YCCF News
Stronger Minds for A Stronger Community
Mental health is a key priority for our community. In 2024, Memorial Health Fund (MHF) provided grants to several organizations leading the way. A grant to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) expanded its PAUSE Peer Youth Support Groups to two new school districts, now reaching 3,500 additional students. These support groups provide a […]
York County: Together for Good
As we approach the midpoint of 2025, it’s a great time to reflect on what makes our community so special: coming together for good. Over the past few months, York County has shown just how strong our sense of unity is. From the York County Economic Alliance’s Showcasing YoCo event to United Way of York […]
YCCF Hosts Annual Meeting at Valencia Ballroom to Celebrate Key Accomplishments in 2024 and the Impact of Collaboration
(YORK, PA, May 19, 2025) – The York County Community Foundation held its Annual Meeting event at the Valencia Ballroom in downtown York, PA to celebrate the impact of collaboration and place-based philanthropy. The event was attended by over 200 people and included a line-up of local nonprofit leaders who discussed the power of their […]
Flipping the Script on Aging
by Cathy Bollinger, Executive Director of Embracing Aging Things we flip — pancakes, coins, light switches — often reveal a new side. That’s why this year’s Older Americans Month theme, “Flip the Script on Aging,” resonates so deeply. It calls for a shift in how we perceive and talk about aging. When York County […]
The Must-Ask Question for Every Decision-Maker
by Cathy Bollinger, Executive Director of Embracing Aging Did you know that asking just one simple question can transform your quality of life and the fabric of your community? That’s why we’re encouraging municipalities, planners, architects, developers, organizers, and business owners to consider this question before making major decisions. Wondering what the question is? You’re […]
York County Community Foundation Awards Over $228,700 In Grants to Thirteen Local Nonprofits
(York, PA, April 16, 2025) – York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is excited to announce its most recent round of grants to local nonprofits. The Foundation continues to fuel community transformation and remains committed to creating a vibrant and thriving community. In its first quarter, YCCF awarded over $228,700 in grants to thirteen nonprofit organizations. […]
2024 New Funds
YCCF is proud to be home to the following new funds that were created in 2024. 2024 New Funds Albert and Helen Diehl Fund for York County Allan Dameshek Fund Ann and Matt Gruner Family Fund Caitlin Riddle-Rizzardo Education Scholarship Fund Charles E. Stout Harmony Fund Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church of Spry Flexible Fund Christ […]
Memorial Health Fund at York County Community Foundation Awards Over $188,000 in Grants to Local Nonprofits
(York, PA, March 12, 2025) – The Memorial Health Fund, a supporting organization of the York County Community Foundation, recently awarded over $188,000 in grants to five York County nonprofit organizations. These grant-funded projects address many of the most compelling issues impacting the health and wellness of residents in York County and its surrounding communities. […]
TroveStreet® Announcement
Dear Friends, We have important news to share with you about the closing of TroveStreet® effective March 31, 2025. It has been a joy and privilege serving you for the past three years. Please read the remainder of this message to learn more and what this means. TroveStreet® is a subsidiary of York County […]
York County Community Foundation’s Racial Equity Fund Awards $25,135 in Grants to Four Local Organizations
(YORK, PA, February 19, 2025) – The Racial Equity Fund (REF) of the York County Community Foundation (YCCF) recently awarded over $25,000 in grants to four local nonprofits. The REF Committee is comprised of community leaders who select programs that address issues of racism and inequity. The Racial Equity Fund offers grants of up to […]
