YCCF News
York County Community Foundation’s Racial Equity Fund Grants $69,000 to Eight Local Nonprofits
(YORK, PA, November 10) – The Racial Equity Fund (REF) Grant Program of York County Community Foundation (YCCF) provided over $69,000 in grants to eight local nonprofits. The REF Committee is comprised of community leaders of color who select projects that address issues of racism and inequity, with a focus on “shifting the paradigm of […]
York County Community Foundation Awards Grants Scored by Volunteer Community Grant Readers
(YORK, PA, October 24) – Local community members helped York County Community Foundation (YCCF) advance its vision to create a vibrant York County by awarding eleven nonprofits with grants totaling $63,040. The community grant making program of YCCF invites residents from across York County to bring a wider perspective to the review process. Volunteer grant […]
Granting Equal Access Through Translation Services
In the summer of 2022, York County Community Foundation’s Racial Equity Fund awarded a grant to Community Progress Council (CPC) for its Language Access and Equity Project. This program was implemented by CPC’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee to ensure its program participants are provided with services in their native language. With the grant from […]
Launching Embracing Aging
Celebrating Our 10th Year of Working to Improve How People Experience Aging September 2022 – August 2023 marks Embracing Aging’s 10th anniversary year. To commemorate this milestone, we will share highlights from our work to make York County a great place to age. Our first memory honors how Embracing Aging began. Although this month marks […]
Roth J. Preap, YCCF Grants Program Officer, Named to Central Penn Business Journal 2022 Forty Under 40
York, PA (September 19, 2022) – York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is proud to announce Central Penn Business Journal has selected Roth J. Preap, Grants Program Officer, as a Forty Under 40 recipient. Forty Under 40 recognizes professionals 40 years of age and younger who have been successful in the Central Pennsylvania area. Honorees, chosen […]
How Local HAM Radio Operators Make Connections Around the World and Beyond!
Scientists say that staying connected and having a strong social network is crucial to living a healthier, longer, and more fulfilling life. Having a hobby and a group of friends to enjoy that hobby with is even more important as we age. At September House, a community center for people age 60 and older, some […]
Sustaining an Entertainment Gem
The Appell Center for the Performing Arts has been the premier location for entertainment in York for nearly 100 years. However, when the pandemic hit, venues, including the Appell Center’s two theatres, were forced to close and operate at reduced capacity for 18 months. Staff at the Appell Center credit the generosity of the York […]
YCCF Receives $300,000 Grant from The Heinz Endowments to Support Early Childhood Educators in York
Program has already provided over $450,000 in incentives to 63 childcare providers. (YORK, PA, August 29, 2022) – The York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is proud to accept a $300,000 grant from The Heinz Endowments to support the York County Early Childhood Educator Awards Program. To address the issue of attracting and retaining qualified childcare […]
The Impact of Ageism in Healthcare
A few months ago, my mother needed a surgery and was hospitalized for a few days. It all happened rather quickly. One minute she was at an appointment with her primary care provider, and the next thing we knew, an ambulance was transporting her from the doctor’s office to the ER. At the time, the […]
YCCF is excited to welcome Meredith Schreffler as its new Vice President of Finance & Operations.
(York, PA, August 1, 2022) – The York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is excited to welcome Meredith Schreffler as its new Vice President of Finance & Operations. In this role, Meredith will advance the mission of the Community Foundation primarily by retaining the confidence of its stakeholders by ensuring good stewardship of the funds entrusted […]
