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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
Poverty rates increase, pushing more people toward resources
An estimated 150,000 people across York County, every one in three, are struggling to live daily and not considered self-sufficient. Through coaching, we can connect them with services, help them anticipate next steps, and plan for the unplanned.
Luisa Olivo-Wolf selected for statewide early learning advisory board
Community Progress Council is pleased to share that Assistant Chief Program Officer Luisa Olivo-Wolf has been chosen by the Pre-K for PA and Start Strong PA campaigns to serve as a member of the 2023 Statewide Provider Advisory Board.
Early education center working to address the teacher shortage
As a community action agency, our mission is to move people toward self-sufficiency. But we recognize that education and employment are huge barriers for people. Thanks to CBS21 for helping us share more about our tuition reimbursement program for employees.
CPC announces closure plans for emergency rental assistance program
Based on remaining funds available for ERAP in York County, Community Progress Council is announcing a phased program closure.
CPC welcomes new slate of Board of Directors officers
Community Progress Council is pleased to welcome incoming Board Chair Ellen Kyzer and a new slate of Board officers, whose roles took effect July 1, 2023.
Foreclosure counseling helps families facing financial pressures
Monique Ewasko, a certified housing counselor for the Community Progress Council, said that inflation, the cost of living and rising interest rates contribute to financial pressure.
CPC housing counselors offer help for households in foreclosure
If you’ve missed a mortgage payment recently, you’re not alone. Community Progress Council Housing counselors worked with 47 York County families in various states of default and delinquency or foreclosure in the first three months of 2023 — a nearly 490% increase over the same period last year.
CPC welcomes Chief Financial Officer Kirk Blazic
Community Progress Council is pleased to welcome Kirk Blazic as Chief Financial Officer. In his role, Kirk leads the organization’s financial strategy and operations, defining financial strategies that will sustain and advance our mission to empower families toward self-sufficiency.
$550,000 grant will expand WIC services in York County
Hess adds the funds will be used to hire two community outreach navigators, who will ideally be bilingual in either Spanish or Haitian Creole. A portion of the grant is allocated for translating outreach documents into languages prevalent in local communities.
CPC gets $550,000 grant to grow WIC program
Right now, about 9,000 people in the county take advantage of the program designed to help supplement and nurture healthy eating habits for pregnant women and parents of kids five and under.
WIC CIAO grant to support innovative outreach efforts
Community Progress Council has been awarded a $549,999 grant to implement a WIC Community Innovation and Outreach Project (WIC CIAO), which will strengthen WIC in York County by increasing awareness of program services and benefits among eligible families, and connecting those families to comprehensive, integrated services.