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02/15/2026

👨🏽‍🎓 Planning your post-graduation path? We might have a scholarship to guide your goals!

We have SO MANY scholarships available that we created this flow chart to break down each type supported by YCCF, along with application steps and deadlines.

Find details and application portal access at https://yccf.org/for-grant-seekers/scholarships

For questions (including Field of Study scholarship inquiries), reach out to Layla Boyce, Grants & Scholarships Program Officer, at [email protected]

May your hats fly as high as your dreams 🎓

02/15/2026

🥹💎🦸‍♀️ CHOY is thrilled to partner with York College of Pennsylvania to expand college access for our high school students. Through this new opportunity, eligible juniors and seniors can earn college credit, receive guaranteed admission, and qualify for significant scholarships.

This partnership is all about creating real pathways to higher education and long-term success for the youth we serve.

Thank you, York College of Pennsylvania, for investing in brighter futures.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4tNKqKb

Announcing yet another exciting new partnership! We've teamed up with Children's Home of York (CHOY) to expand college access for CHOY high school students. Through this new program, eligible juniors and seniors can earn college credit, receive guaranteed admission, and qualify for significant scholarships.

Check it out: https://bit.ly/4tNKqKb

02/15/2026

02/15/2026

Curious about how government works — and how YOU can make your voice heard?

Join us for an interactive, in-person advocacy training! You’ll learn about the legislative process, how government is structured, and practical ways to promote disability visibility in policymaking. We’ll also share tips on building strong relationships with local and state officials.

Ready to get involved?
RSVP to Alicia at [email protected]

02/15/2026

Grab some toiletries to donate on your way in to visit! https://www.thrivehousingservices.org/

02/15/2026

🌟 Breakout Session Spotlight: Reducing or Delaying the Onset of Substance Use

As we continue highlighting insights from the Collective Response Initiative York (CRIY) Annual Meeting, our next focus is the breakout session dedicated to a crucial community priority: reducing or delaying the onset of substance use, with a strong emphasis on youth prevention.

This session brought together educators, community providers, youth-serving organizations, and individuals with lived experience to explore strategies that support young people in building resilience, connection, and healthy coping skills.

A sincere thank‑you to the Steering Committee members who facilitated the discussions and documented the ideas shared. Your leadership ensured this prevention-focused conversation was thoughtful, inclusive, and grounded in real community needs. 🙌

Together, participants identified:
✔️ Quick wins that can be implemented right away to strengthen youth prevention efforts
✔️ Opportunities to expand evidence‑based prevention programs in schools and youth spaces
✔️ Ways to support families and caregivers with practical tools and education
✔️ 2026 priorities that can reduce risk factors and promote protective factors across the community

We’re grateful to all who contributed their insights, passion, and dedication to youth well‑being. These collaborative efforts are shaping a more proactive, upstream approach—one that helps young people thrive and reduces the likelihood of substance use down the road.

02/15/2026

What does it look like to love York County? 💕 To us, it looks like grants, scholarships, and neighbors helping neighbors.

Today, though, we've put together a little collection of local love notes for a community that’s sweeter than a York Peppermint Patty and stronger than a York Barbell 💪🍫

💌 Share with someone who loves York County (and our nonprofits!) as much as you do. Because who needs candy hearts when you have community heart?

02/15/2026

We are incredibly grateful for everyone who made the & Neighbors Fundraising Breakfast such a meaningful and inspiring morning for our community.

A heartfelt thank you to Mayor Sandy Mayor Sandie Walker, whose eloquent remarks about the future of York and its most vulnerable neighbors reminded us all that compassion and progress must move forward together. Your words set the tone for hope, collaboration, and action.

Thank you to Downtown York, PA for expertly serving as our MC and helping guide the morning with professionalism and energy. Your continued partnership strengthens the heart of our downtown and the work we do every day.

And to our sponsors and community members who showed up, leaned in, and invested in this mission, we are deeply thankful. Your support allows Friends & Neighbors to continue providing outreach, intensive case management, and essential resources to individuals experiencing homelessness and housing instability.
When leadership, local organizations, and community members gather around the same table, real change becomes possible.

Thank you for standing with us and believing in a stronger, more compassionate York. 💛

02/15/2026

✍️This is your opportunity to nominate a living person — a friend, family member, neighbor, or community leader — whose story you think needs to be shared and preserved.

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https://america250.org/nominate/

02/15/2026

America’s Field Trip is a nationwide contest that invites students across the country in grades 3–12 to be part of our nation’s 250th anniversary by sharing their perspectives on what America means to them — with the chance to earn an unforgettable field trip experience at some of the nation’s most iconic historic and cultural landmarks. 🏢🏛️

👩‍🎨🖼️🎨✍️ Students are asked to submit writing or original artwork in response to the contest’s prompt: “What does America mean to you?”

In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, America’s Field Trip is expanding with more exciting field trips, and more opportunities for students to win. A total of 250 students will be awarded a special behind-the-scenes field trip experience this summer or a cash prize.

📅Deadline 3/30

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https://america250.org/

01/10/2026

“Strict adherence to medication is the single most important thing a patient with glaucoma can do to keep their vision from worsening,” says Dr. Jithin Yohannan. Learn more about this and other tips to help navigate life with glaucoma.

While glaucoma can lead to irreversible blindness, lifestyle changes and medication can reduce its impact. These tips from a Johns Hopkins expert can help live better with glaucoma.