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Latest News
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!
CPC braids funding to add bilingual housing counselor
Community Progress Council is pleased to announce it has added a bilingual housing counselor position to its Housing and Financial Education team, thanks to grant funding from a series of partners.
GAVIN, YGS Group invest in coaching
Thank you to GAVIN and the YGS Group for their investment in Community Progress Council’s coaching services through Pennsylvania’s Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program.
Foster Grandparent Program ends in York after 27 years
Although external factors led us to discontinue the Foster Grandparent Program, we remain committed to connecting seniors in York County with resources and support to help them move toward economic stability.
Strengthening the workforce starts with supporting families
Childcare isn’t separate from the workforce; it’s foundational to it. Thanks to our Assistant Chief Program Officer Lindsay Veres for shining a spotlight in this recent The York Dispatch op-ed on Community Progress Council’s commitment to supporting the whole family.
CPC adds two to Leadership team
Community Progress Council is pleased to add two new members to its Senior Leadership team, promoting Lindsay Veres to Assistant Chief Program Officer, and welcoming Melissa Morgan as its first Chief Operating Officer.