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Stories of progress are everywhere at Community Progress Council. See what’s new in our programs and services for low-income residents of York County, and celebrate with us on client successes and community impact.
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Latest News
CPC receives Santander Bank, N.A. grant for Housing and Financial Education program
Community Progress Council (CPC) is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $20,000 grant from Santander Bank, N.A. in support of the Housing and Financial Education program.
Fulton Forward invests in Housing & Financial Education
Thank you to Fulton Bank and the Fulton Forward Foundation for their investment in Community Progress Council’s Housing & Financial Education programs.
Donor Spotlight: Corporate Partnerships
Why do local employers and business leaders support Community Progress Council? Because our work creates lasting change — helping families break cycles of poverty, preparing people for work, and building stronger communities as a whole.
Centralized intake transforms access at Community Progress Council
See how Community Progress Council transformed its fragmented intake process into a centralized, relationship-based system that streamlines access to services, builds trust, and uses data to better meet community needs.
CAAPtivating Awards honor CPC CFO, former Board Chair
Community Progress Council is pleased to celebrate the statewide recognition of two outstanding people who drive the organization to success, thanks to the 2025 CAAPtivating Awards.
Community Progress Council has benefited York countians for 60 years
As Community Progress Council enters our next decade, we’re doubling down on relationship-based coaching and integrated services to help York County families achieve lasting financial stability. Thank you to Jim McClure and the York Daily Record/Sunday News for highlighting CPC’s legacy and future vision.
CPC hosts inaugural Self-Sufficiency Celebration
Community Progress Council hosted its first Self-Sufficiency Celebration in September, honoring participants who have made significant steps toward stability, those who have achieved economic self-sufficiency.
60 years of progress — and what comes next for York County families
As CPC celebrates 60 years, we shared with The York Dispatch how coaching, financial literacy, and early childhood education are transforming lives — and how you can be part of the next chapter.
Donor Spotlight: Rick and Sue Martin
When Rick Martin inherited the balance of his father’s IRA, he and his wife, Sue, had one question: “Where could this money do the most good?” A quick search for Head Start led them to Community Progress Council — and a new philanthropic journey began.
60 years: Our journey and the people behind it
As Community Progress Council recognizes its 60th anniversary in 2025, we’re celebrating 60 years of serving York County families and the people who’ve made our work possible.
CPC welcomes incoming Board Chair Joseph Iandolo
Congratulations to our newly elected Board Chair, Joseph Iandolo, Executive Director of the Heart and Vascular Institute at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, and to all of our newly elected officers. We’re fortunate to have great leaders on our Board of Directors who support our mission!