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Stories of progress are everywhere at Community Progress Council. See what’s new in our program and services for low-income residents of York County, and celebrate with us on client successes and community impact.
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

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.
What are barriers that Black women face with breastfeeding?
In honor of Black Breastfeeding Week, Community Progress Council Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) joined Smart Talk to discuss the barriers and benefits of breastfeeding, and how CPC supports the entire family.
CPC provides support for those above the poverty line
Poverty guidelines are set by the federal government, but many more people are struggling to be self-sufficient because they fall above that threshold. Community Progress Council talks with Comcast Newsmakers host Tate Blanchard about providing more comprehensive services to help individuals and families that need support to get to self-sufficiency.
WIC offers breastfeeding support for new moms
August is National Breastfeeding Month and local resources like CPC’s WIC program are out there to support new parents.
Community Progress Council is hiring teachers
You can help reach entire families by first reaching out to their children. Community Progress Council is now hiring teachers! Hear more about the job, the impact you’ll have on students, and what financial incentives are being offered to encourage applications.
Communities gather for National Night Out
National Night Out provides “an opportunity just to make a connection and build a relationship with the neighborhood that we serve.” CPC welcomed WPMT FOX43 to our block party on College Avenue in York City.
National Night Out a chance for relationships, fun
Community Progress Council’s neighborhood block party for National Night Out provided an opportunity to get together, build relationships, and have a little fun. abc27’s Jeremiah Marshall reports.
Enrollment open for Head Start programs
Enrollment is open for Community Progress Council’s free Early Head Start, Head Start and pre-K programs. The nonprofit serves over 650 children throughout York County, educating them in classrooms and in their homes.
CPC spotlights open teacher positions, benefits
York County’s Community Progress Council has open teacher positions in our early childhood classrooms. Learn more about what’s required, the benefits, and the difference you’ll make.
Amid formula shortage, experts warn against misinformation
As the baby formula shortage continues, CPC’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) offices help families get their hands on different formulas that work for their babies and can provide the most updated comparable list.
Highmark Wholecare awards grant to CPC
Highmark Wholecare awarded a generous charitable donation of $25,000 in support of Community Progress Council’s housing counseling and education services. We are proud to be included in Highmark Wholecare’s $300,000 announcement in support of mission-focused nonprofits whose services directly benefit the community and the members that they serve.