(York, Pa., October 27, 2026) The York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is investing $293,700 in 22 local nonprofits through its second round of 2026 grants, helping build a stronger, more vibrant York County. These grants address critical community needs by expanding education and career opportunities, strengthening the financial stability of local residents, and improving housing and health services, while also supporting older adults, protecting farmland and waterways, and advancing racial equity—all with the goal of creating opportunities for people of all ages across York County.
“Strong communities are built when people have access to the resources, opportunities, and support they need to reach their full potential,” said Natalee Gunderson, YCCF president and CEO. “Through the generosity of our donors and the dedication of our nonprofit partners, we’re investing in solutions that address today’s challenges while building a stronger future for York County.”
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Fund for York County grants
LifePath Christian Ministries received $50,000 for the Transforming Lives Expansion program. The funding supports the gradual expansion of shelter and meal capacity to meet demand and create an on-site hub for increased social service supports at its acquired property at 475 W. Philadelphia Street. The program aims to create a long-term hub designed to serve the community for at least the next 75 years.
Logos Works Partners received $50,000 for the Open Door Scholarship Fund. This funding supports a strategic three-year expansion that will facilitate a shift in how education is funded by providing millions of dollars to families through the PA Education Tax Credit programs for students in pre-K, K-12, and after-school programs.
Northern Central Railway of York received $29,200 for the Building a Sustainable Private Donor Program. The funding supports implementation of a Donor Magnet System and upgraded CRM platform to standardize its revenue-building capacity.
Community Progress Council, Inc. received $25,000 for the Breaking Barriers, Building Futures program. The funding supports the expanded capacity of its Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin’-By World Self-Sufficiency Program designed to understand the root causes of poverty, identify and strengthen personal and community resources, and develop a vision for long-term stability and self-sufficiency.
York County History Center received $25,000 for the Strategic Infrastructure Investment program. The funding supports the implementation of database software to improve donor outreach and experience and enhance fundraising data to expand programming.
White Rose Leadership Institute received $25,000 to support the Give Local York program. The funding supports organizations that are YCCF agency fundholders participating in GLY.
Pennsylvania Furniture Mission received $22,000 for the Furniture Assistance program. The funding supports transforming empty spaces into fully furnished homes for those transitioning out of homelessness, escaping domestic violence, rebuilding after hardship, or facing economic challenges.
York College of Pennsylvania (Cooking Up Connection) received $20,000 for its Workforce Development and Farm to Table programs. The funding supports preparing youth ages 14–24 for employment through paid culinary training, ServSafe certification, and employer connections, and partnering with local food and agriculture organizations to help families prepare affordable meals, reduce food costs, and increase access to fresh foods.
Keystone Kidspace received $15,000 for the Early Exposure to the Skilled Trades program. This funding supports an expansion of its hands-on STEAM enrichment programs by including woodworking and basic mechanics and automotive maintenance “spark” activities into drop-in offerings, open play, activities, workshops, camps, and eventually a Maker Club.
Downtown Inc. received $10,000 for the 2027 Welcoming Communities Grant program. The funding supports seed funding for community-led events that are free, open to the public, and designed to bring people together across cultural, economic, geographic, and neighborhood lines.
Pappus House received $10,000 for the New Fundraising and Volunteer Coordination Software program. The funding supports the implementation of software to streamline donor data tracking, optimize event ticketing, and introduce targeted digital communication tools.
White Rose Leadership Institute received $7,500 for the Federal Fellows, 2027 program. The funding supports nonprofit executives’ professional development.
Partnership for Economic Development of York County received $5,000 for the City BLOOM Grants program. The funding supports grants for small businesses in York City wanting to enhance productivity and operations, expand product or service offerings, or otherwise grow to the next level.
Children’s Program Fund
Family First Health received $10,000 for the Pediatric Therapy Program. The funding supports a collaboration of therapy with Leg Up Farm.
Hahn Home Fund for Embracing Aging
City of York received $25,000 for the Veterans Memorial Improvement Project Phase II – Memorial Park program. This funding supports age-friendly benches and a pedestrian pathway.
York College of Pennsylvania (Cooking Up Connections) received $10,000 for the Generations at the Table program. The funding supports bringing youth and older adults together to share cooking, budgeting, storytelling, and life skills while reducing isolation and strengthening community support networks.
Northeastern Senior Center received $6,300 for the Building a More Accessible, Connected & Engaged Future for Older Adults program. The funding supports an automated entrance door to improve safety and independent access for older adults, caregivers, volunteers, Home Delivered Meals personnel, community partners, and visitors.
September House received $1,000 for emergency support. The funding supported the continuation of programming and services for older adults.
Environmental funds
York Fresh Food Farms received $41,688 for the Building Capacity for a Sustainable Future program. The funding supports critical infrastructure improvements to expand production and preserve the harvest across farm locations.
Farm & Natural Lands Trust of York County received $25,000 for the Website Overhaul program. The funding supports delivery of a modern, mobile-friendly resource equipped with tools, tax-incentive guidelines, and downloadable assets for landowners and their attorneys, accountants, and financial planners.
Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association received $20,000 for the Greener Codorus Initiative program. The funding supports maintenance of the vegetation along the banks of the Codorus Creek.
York County Agricultural Society received $16,000 for the York County 4-H Dues Scholarship program. The funding supports outreach efforts about scholarships available to increase access to 4-H programming, support participation and retention, and build a more inclusive and connected youth community.
Racial Equity Fund
School District of the City of York received $15,000 for the Bearcat Student & Teacher Solutions Grant program. The funding supports implementing solutions to challenges identified by educators and students focused on improving school culture, student engagement, wellness, attendance, community service, academic support, or other areas of need.
Hospice & Community Care received $10,000 for the Expanding Access to Palliative and End-of-Life Care for Communities of Color program. The funding supports a “Community of Color Needs Assessment” in collaboration with Family First Health and Katallosso Family Health Center to better understand barriers to service.
