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Latest News
Resources available as SNAP emergency allotments end
Shelley Peterson, Community Progress Council’s Director of Housing Education joined WITF The Spark to discuss the impact of SNAP emergency allotments ending and resources to help families during this transition.
Santander Bank awards $50,000 grant to support self-sufficiency program
Community Progress Council is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $50,000, two-year grant from Santander Bank, in support of the Self-Sufficiency Program and participants’ ability to secure reliable transportation to work, school, or other needs.
Ribbon-cutting celebrates new Red Lion hub
The York County Economic Alliance, Red Lion Area School District, PA State Rep. Wendy Fink, York County PA Commissioners Hoke and Smith, and CPC team members gathered for a ribbon-cutting celebration of our recently-opened Red Lion hub. Watch the Facebook Live from YCEA!
Community Progress Council welcomes Chief Human Resource Officer, Linda Spoon
Community Progress Council is pleased to welcome Linda Spoon as Chief Human Resource Officer. In her role, Linda will provide leadership to advance key strategic priorities for the organization around culture, and staff engagement and development.
Reducing York’s poverty rate a ‘challenge’
Roughly 150,000 of 450,000 York County residents live below the self-sufficiency standard, meaning they struggle to make ends meet each month without help. Although money is the typical measure of whether someone lives in poverty, poverty can also mean a lack of resources.
Poverty awareness event held in Harrisburg
12% of Pennsylvania residents live in poverty, and that number jumps to almost 29% in York City. Community Progress Council helps families through relationship building, coaching, and connecting people to goal-specific programs.
Living in poverty a real struggle for many in Central PA
January is National Poverty Awareness Month and CBS 21’s Hallie Jacobs talked with Community Progress Council about helping families to reach financial stability.
Community of Hope resource fair connects families
Housed in the Hannah Penn K-8 School in York City, Community Progress Council’s Community of Hope offers resources to strengthen community relations and connect children and families to education opportunities.
The end to poverty starts with all of us
Inflation seems here to stay, and rising costs are impacting even middle-income families. Many people are, understandably, so focused on making it from one day to the next, paying the bills at hand, that the future seems out of reach. In honor of Poverty Awareness Month, we share a solution to poverty that begins with all of us.
County Commissioners recognize CPC for efforts to end poverty
Community Progress Council, recognized by County and City officials for Poverty Awareness Month, is dedicated to helping people who are struggling financially. They offer financial and housing education, early childhood education, nutrition and workforce development to encourage self-sufficiency.
Hometown Hero: County Commissioners recognize CPC
These hometown heroes are honored for their fight against poverty: On Jan. 4, 2023, York City and York County officials released a joint proclamation honoring the Community Progress Council.