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Community Progress Council is happy to provide interviews, photographs, and other information to news outlets upon request. Media inquiries should be sent to Sarah Chain, Director of Marketing and Communications, at schain@yorkcpc.org or (717) 846-4600, ext. 282.
Latest News
Community Progress Council celebrates 60 years
Community Progress Council is pleased to recognize its 60th anniversary in 2025, celebrating 60 years of serving York County families and empowering people toward economic self-sufficiency.
Former Head Start student inducted into NHS
From Head Start to the National Honor Society — Joshua’s journey is nothing short of inspiring! Diagnosed with autism at 18 months, Joshua started his education in Early Head Start and Head Start, where he gained the foundation and support he needed to thrive.
York Habitat recognizes CPC at Habitat Heroes breakfast
Team CPC was honored to attend the York Habitat for Humanity Habitat Heroes Breakfast Celebration and to be recognized among so many partners and volunteers making an impact for York County!
Adams Electric Cooperative supports CPC
Thank you to our partners at Adams Electric Cooperative, Inc. for their generous donation to Community Progress Council!
Their contribution is in recognition of our work together to implement Project Helping Hand.
CPC welcomes Chief Human Resource Officer Ellyn Garcia
Community Progress Council is pleased to welcome Ellyn Garcia as Chief Human Resource Officer, a key role on the nonprofit’s Leadership team.
YCCF THRIVE grant allows CPC to expand coaching services
Community Progress Council is pleased receive a THRIVE grant from the York County Community Foundation’s Fund for York County to expand coaching services to low- and moderate-income families in York County.
Elected officials recognize CPC in Poverty Awareness Month
Elected officials in York City, Red Lion, Hanover, and at the County level recognized CPC during Poverty Awareness Month, an opportunity to spotlight CPC’s impact for low-income families.
CPC recognizes Poverty Awareness Month
January is National Poverty Awareness Month, and Community Progress Council talked to WGAL News 8 about our work to help families struggling to make ends meet.
CPC recognized by York leaders during Poverty Awareness Month
It’s Poverty Awareness Month and officials are recognizing the work that Community Progress Council does to help families struggling to make ends meet.
Investing in families to strengthen York County’s future
In light of Poverty Awareness Month, President/CEO Robin Rohrbaugh shared with The York Dispatch how Community Progress Council is transforming lives through personalized coaching and comprehensive services, helping families overcome barriers like childcare, housing, and employment.
CPC Teacher Aide Program makes an impact for educators in York County
Community Progress Council’s Teacher Training Program was created to address the early childhood education workforce crisis. Now in its third year, we heard from a few Teacher Aides in the program about the impact its having for them and their families.