York County Coalition on Homelessness

05/31/2026

We are honored to share that the York County Coalition on Homelessness was recently recognized through Bell Socialization Services, Inc. Good People Initiative. Coalition Coordinator Kelly Blechertas accepted this recognition on behalf of the Coalition, but the staff team knew immediately that this work is only possible because of the many partners who show up every day to support our community.

In the spirit of the Good People Initiative, the Coalition staff chose to spread that recognition forward by honoring three outstanding partners whose dedication makes a meaningful difference in the lives of York County residents:

🏆 Dr. Lori Bowman, York City School District– For her unwavering commitment to supporting students and families experiencing homelessness and housing instability, and for helping ensure that children have access to the resources and stability they need to succeed.

🏆 Annie Camillo, York County Prison – For her efforts to connect individuals with services, treatment options, and community supports both during incarceration and as they prepare to return to the community.

🏆 The team at York Opioid Collaborative (Collective Response Initiative York) – For their ongoing work to ensure individuals experiencing substance use challenges can access services, support, and pathways toward recovery.

Addressing homelessness requires collaboration, compassion, and a commitment to meeting people where they are. We are grateful to work alongside so many dedicated professionals and organizations who help make York County a stronger, more supportive community for all.

Thank you to Bell Socialization Services, Inc. for this recognition, and allowing us to pass this appreciation on!

04/30/2026

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤’𝐬 “𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐎𝐮𝐭” 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞.


The York County Coalition on Homelessness is aware of the City of York’s “Compassionate Clear-Out” initiative.

The Coalition met with City representatives in mid-April and provided information on established encampment response practices. The City indicated a plan would be developed and shared with partners for coordination at a later meeting; however, the Coalition was not involved in the development of the plan prior to its public release.

As this is a City-led initiative and not a coordinated Coalition effort, we recommend directing questions about implementation and operations to the City of York.

The Coalition remains committed to supporting a coordinated, housing-focused response to homelessness in York County.

02/10/2026

York County, Lancaster County, & Berks County are working regionally on this Youth Action Board initiative and are requesting responses to the RFP below.

🌟 OPPORTUNITY ALERT: Help Amplify Youth Voice to End Youth Homelessness 🌟

We're seeking a passionate consultant to lead our tri-county Youth Action Board initiative! This is your chance to support young people with lived experience in driving real systems change across Lancaster, Berks, and York Counties.

💼 Position: Youth Action Board Program Coordinator Consultant
💰 Contract Maximum: Up to $240,000
⏰ Duration: 12 months starting April 2026
📍 Location: Tri-county region (PA)

What makes this role special?
✨ Center youth voice in decision-making
✨ Build Youth Action Boards across three counties
✨ Create sustainable change in homeless response systems
✨ Foster leadership among young people aged 18-24

Don't have direct youth homelessness experience? We encourage you to apply anyway! Related expertise in youth engagement, systems change, or community organizing is valuable.

📅 DEADLINE: February 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Learn more and apply:https://lchra.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-YHSI-YAB-Program-Coordinator-Consultant-RFP-1.pdf

01/26/2026

If you have used the city parking options for your car, in order to go into shelter, please be aware that you must move your vehicle by Tuesday morning.

The City of York has removed its declared snow emergency as of Monday, January 26 at 8:00 am. With the lifting of the snow emergency, all vehicles must be removed from the designated free parking locations established during the snow emergency by 8:00 am on Tuesday, January 27.

City Hall will be closed Monday, January 26, due to the weather conditions. We will resume normal operations on Tuesday, January 27.

01/24/2026

If you are staying in your car and unsure of where you can park safely to enter shelter, please keep in mind these York City locations for parking during the winter storm

01/22/2026

WARMING STATION HOURS EXTENDED:
Due to the extended extreme weather forecast for Central PA, effective immediately, LifePath is extending the hours for the Warming Station to 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., seven days a week, through January 31.

The Warming Station is located at 367 West Market Street, York, PA 17401. Free and open to the community. Please stop in and warm up!

Extended exposure to extreme temperatures can be dangerous, even deadly. Be sure to cover as much exposed skin as possible, wear layers, avoid dampness on hair and clothing that may freeze. For more resources, visit these pages: York County Coalition on Homelessness, Friends & Neighbors of Pennsylvania, Inc., City of York

11/07/2025

The YCCH Book Club has been going strong, and we’re thrilled to share some of the great titles we’ve explored together so far:

The Three Melissas by Diane D. Nilan & Diana Bowman

If You See Them by Vicki Sokolik

There Is No Place For Us by Brian Goldstone

Our book club has been exploring powerful stories that shed light on housing and homelessness. Each discussion has sparked empathy, awareness, and meaningful conversations.

We can’t wait to continue learning and reading together! We will be back in 2026 with some new reads!

11/07/2025

If you or someone you know could use a little extra support, this Food Assistance Resources guide lists local food pantries, programs, and services for families, seniors, veterans, and more. From WIC and SNAP to military and senior food boxes, there are many ways to get connected to what you need.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out — and if you’re able, share this post so others can find the help they deserve too. Together, we can make sure no one in our community goes hungry. 💛

11/07/2025

Many thanks to OSS Health for sharing this resource with our partners! They reached out to us and we were able to connect them with partners who could use these chairs.

11/04/2025

Thanks to the generous funding of the York County Community Foundation, SNAP recipients are now eligible to receive a $100 food voucher that is redeemable at Giant, Dollar General, and Walmart. To fill out the form and receive your voucher, please visit https://www.unitedway-york.org/emergency-food-relief