Community Progress Council

06/02/2026

Poverty is a community problem that takes a community solution, and our team is always leading and learning to achieve our mission!

Team CPC showed up and showed out at the Community Action Association of Pennsylvania Summit last month. With the theme "Efficiency with Empathy: Where Innovation Meets Humanity," we learned, connected, and explored new ideas to build a culture of connection, strengthen teams, and drive greater impact in our community.

06/01/2026

LGBTQIA+ history is American history. As we celebrate June as Pride Month, we recognize the ways in which transgender and bisexual individuals, le****ns, gay people, and others have shared, worked in, and led our communities.

Ensuring that all members of the LGBTQIA+ community have meaningful access to programs and services that are offered in inclusive, welcoming settings is crucial to addressing the causes and conditions of poverty.

05/29/2026

Looking for fresh fruits and veggies this summer for your family? Community Progress Council's Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program has a great resource through the Farmers Market Nutrition Program, which provides $30 to each WIC participant to purchase locally grown, in-season fruits and vegetables at Pennsylvania's orchards and farm markets.

Ask your nutritionist about picking up your checks at your next WIC appointment!

Curious about what WIC can do for you? A Navigator will be stationed at the York City WIC Clinic from 1-4PM Wednesday, June 3, ready to help connect families to WIC or any of the services that Community Progress Council offers. Come see us at 130 W. Market St.

05/28/2026

Our early childhood education families and team members had a special chance in April to focus on mental health and wellness, bringing the I'm fine. Project to three of our Community Progress Council hubs.

ECE families and team members came together to answer the question, "What mask do you wear to portray, minimize, or hide your mental health struggles?"

“I’m fine.”, a phrase we often say when we are not fine, is a community-engaged project dedicated to healing through the arts, to sculpting mental health conversations and to providing educational resources. In the workshops, participants are introduced to the concept that art can tell their story and can be a lifelong learning tool to help individuals to feel less isolated and alone in their mental health struggles.

Take a peek at the process!

05/27/2026

We had a blast earlier this month with our partners at York Revolution and PSECU, including some on-field activities and a strong first pitch from one of our Head Start students (and T-ball star!). ⚾🧡

Thank you to PSECU for your generous support of our work to empower low-income families to self-sufficiency, and to everyone who bid on the jersey auction to further support our programs.

05/26/2026

We love hearing from participants about the progress they're making! Here’s are some recent words from a few people in our Coaching program that lifted our spirits and speak to the impact of relationship-based services.

05/25/2026

Community Progress Council will be closed Monday, May 25, in honor of Memorial Day, a time to recognize U.S. military personnel who have died in service to our country.

Enjoy a safe and happy day with friends and family as we thank, honor, and remember all of our servicepeople!

05/22/2026

It’s a fact: programs make an impact.

Last year, 143 people engaged in coaching with Community Progress Council increased their wage income by an average of $17,197.

That income comes back into the community through increased payroll taxes, spending power, and more.

By creating relationships that empower and connecting families to comprehensive services, your support helps our entire community move forward.

05/21/2026

Help us give a warm welcome to Kimberly Soderberg, our new Director of Community Relations! Bringing extensive experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, and community engagement, Kim has already jumped in with both feet to lead efforts to strengthen partnerships, expand funding opportunities, and grow awareness of Community Progress Council’s impact across York County.

Read more about Kim's background and community involvement: https://yorkcpc.org/cpc-welcomes-kim-soderberg-development/.

Community Progress Council is pleased to welcome new members to its Senior Leadership team, Tom O'Connor as Director of Development, and Shirley Wong as Controller.

05/20/2026

Helping families get ahead, that’s what is all about!

We provide high-quality financial counseling and coaching programs designed to help families achieve long-term economic independence. Last year, 103 people engaged in coaching gained employment, moving them closer to a family-sustaining wage.