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Latest News

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.
How CPC is serving Hanover families
What’s going on with CPC in Hanover? We’re here to give you an update! In this special edition of our newsletter, we’re focused on how Community Progress Council is serving Hanover families and empowering them toward economic self-sufficiency.
Save the date for first Self-Sufficiency Celebration
As Community Progress Council’s celebrates 60 years of impact, we are excited to host our first formal Self-Sufficiency Celebration in fall 2025, presented by The Arthur J. & Lee R. Glatfelter Foundation.
United Way grant supports family coaching
Thank you to United Way of York County for stopping by this week to help us celebrate their generous support of $25,000 toward our coaching services.
CPC offers support to families through WIC program
High grocery prices have made it a challenge to put food on the table. Community Progress Council spoke with WGAL News 8 about the assistance we offer through Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and other supports.
Community helps CPC raise $60,976 on Give Local York
Thanks to generous support on Give Local York, Community Progress Council raised $60,976 in just 24 hours, all of which goes toward our mission to empower people to make progress toward economic self-sufficiency.
PNC volunteers make an impact sharing financial education
Volunteers can make a BIG impact in our mission to empower people toward economic self-sufficiency! Take Fred and Gus from PNC, using their expertise to support our financial education workshops run by our Housing & Financial Education team.
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.
Fulton Bank invests in coaching
Thank you to Fulton Bank for their investment in Community Progress Council’s coaching services through Pennsylvania’s Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program.
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!