Community Progress Council

10/23/2026

What does comprehensive early childhood education look like? Sometimes, it looks like this.

During Dental Days, our partners at Family First Health provide dental screenings for every child in our early childhood education programs, while our Health and Nutrition team and Family Coaches help make sure families can connect to any needed follow-up care.

When we support a child's intellectual, emotional, and physical well-being, we know they are ready to learn!

10/22/2026

During our in-service day this month, we celebrated the team members who have invested their time, energy, and enthusiasm into our organization over the years. Whether they’ve been with us for 1 year or 25, these milestones highlight the commitment and hard work they bring to our team.

Their efforts are key to our growth and our success in our mission: Empowering people to move toward economic self-sufficiency!

Thank you for helping us honor their contributions, and cheers to the past, present, and future of !

10/21/2026

Help make the holidays brighter for nearly 500 children! 🎁

Through our 2026 Holiday Sponsorship Program, we’re inviting our community to help provide an educational, age-appropriate gift for every child in our early childhood education programs.

Learn more and snag the links to shop our registries at Amazon or Target by December 4: https://yorkcpc.org/support-a-bright-holiday-for-children-in-york-county/

10/20/2026

Catherine is a mom of two who wanted to find childcare that could help her continue her education and pursue a career as a Registered Nurse.

Listen in as she shares her journey of transformation!

With the support of the Community Progress Council, Catherine found support for her family, earned her degree, and has begun preparing with her husband for homeownership.

Community Progress Council was proud to celebrate Catherine as one of four Self-Sufficiency honorees at our second annual Self-Sufficiency Celebration in September. Catherine, you are progress!

10/19/2026

Our Community of Hope family resource center located at Community Progress Council’s Hanover Hub is excited to launch a new program, The Family Circle.

This free monthly gathering, hosted with our partners at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Hanover PA and Three Retired Teachers Making a Difference, is created for adults raising children in the Hanover area school districts, including Hanover Public School District and South Western School District.

Our first session kicks off 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, October 24 at our Hanover Hub inside St Matt's, 32 W. Chestnut St, Hanover.

Here’s what to expect:
- A welcoming space to connect with other parents, grandparents, and family members raising children
- A place to build community, reduce isolation, and offer mutual support
- Guided conversation and peer support
- Free childcare provided for school-age children
- Refreshments provided

Registration is requested, but not required.

Our Community of Hope family resource center located Community Progress Council's Hanover Hub is excited to launch a new program, The Family Circle. Th ...

10/17/2026

Congratulations to Community Progress Council on the ribbon cutting and grand opening of their new Hanover location at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Hanover PA!

After more than 60 years of serving the Hanover area, Community Progress Council now offers WIC, Head Start, coaching, and all of their programs and support right here in town. We are thrilled to welcome them!

Thank you to our Ribbon Cutting Sponsor, Brightspeed, for supporting local business growth and community celebration.

10/16/2026

What's the power of social capital? For Harold, it's been huge.

Harold relocated to York looking for support. What he found in the "Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin'-By World" program was 16 weeks of building resources and relationships, and creating a plan to build on his progress.

Hear about his journey in his own words.

10/15/2026

October 15 is "Get Smart About Credit" Day, and there's no better time to take charge of your money! Community Progress Council is here to help.

Our housing and financial counselors work with individuals of all income levels to help them meet their financial goals — whether it’s improving your credit, preparing to rent, purchasing their first home or building a savings.

Sign up for an upcoming "Take Charge of Your Money" workshop, or connect for one-on-one financial counseling to help you make progress toward economic independence: https://yorkcpc.org/upcoming-events/

10/14/2026

Families in or near York City on the west side, we have space for your 3- to 5-year-old in Head Start! Apply for the 2026-27 school year for classrooms located within the Jefferson Center.

Programs are FREE for qualifying families with a whole-family approach to help you and your child thrive.

Ready to apply? Call 717-846-4600 to connect with a Navigator.

10/13/2026

Have breastfeeding questions? WIC is here to help!

Breastfeeding nutritionists from Community Progress Council's Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) program hold monthly virtual sessions to share about breastfeeding, benefits, and to answer your questions!

The next classes are 10:30AM to 12PM October 23, and 1:30-3PM November 5, both on Teams. Current WIC participants can register at https://bit.ly/CPCWIC-BreastfeedingClass to receive the link.

Not yet enrolled in WIC? You can apply as soon as you know you’re pregnant or at any stage of pregnancy. Reach out a Navigator at 717-846-4600 to connect to WIC or any of the services that Community Progress Council offers.