Community Progress Council (CPC) is pleased to announce a major step forward in its mission to support York families: the purchase of the York County Economic Alliance (YCEA) building at 140–144 Roosevelt Avenue.
The acquisition, valued at $2 million, will allow CPC to bring many of its York City programs under one roof, making it easier for families to access the services they rely on.
A Central Hub for Family Support
For years, Community Progress Council has operated programs across multiple locations in York City, which can create challenges for families juggling transportation, childcare, and scheduling. The new centralized site will change that by co-locating key services, including:
- Head Start, Early Head Start, and Pre-K
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
- Housing and financial education
- Coaching and self‑sufficiency programs
- Administrative offices
Community Progress Council plans to renovate and expand the building, adding second‑floor classrooms and a rooftop playground to create a modern, family‑centered facility.
A Vision for Easier Access
CPC President & CEO Robin Rohrbaugh emphasized that the project is designed to remove barriers for families. She described a future where a parent can handle multiple appointments and services in a single visit — saving time, reducing stress, and supporting long‑term economic stability.
Project Timeline and Funding
The working estimate for the project is $22 million, to be funded through a mix of public and private support. CPC has already secured $6.86 million in public funding and will complete a capital campaign feasibility study in 2026.
Contingent upon fundraising, construction could begin as early as spring 2027, with completion expected in late 2028 or 2029.
Community Progress Council will officially close on the building by December 2026. YCEA and current tenants will remain in place until then.
Continued Commitment Across York County
The move mirrors CPC’s broader strategy of co-locating services, similar to its Community of Hope resource centers at Hannah Penn K-8 in York City, at the former Windsor Manor Elementary School in Red Lion, and at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Hanover. While Community Progress Council will not be able to maintain both the new site and its East College Avenue facility, services on the east end of the city will continue through the Community of Hope location.
“We are incredibly excited to partner with CPC as they establish a new home that will allow them to further expand their mission and impact on York County residents,” shared Kevin Schreiber, President and CEO of the YCEA. “Their vision for an integrated services hub aligns strongly with our shared commitment to economic opportunity, workforce development, and countywide well-being.”
While undetermined yet, the YCEA remains committed to locating its new headquarters within the City of York, as the County’s seat of government.
Community Progress Council has served as York County’s community action agency since 1965, providing integrated services that help individuals and families move toward self‑sufficiency. Last year, CPC served more than 15,590 people, including coaching participants who increased their income by an average of $17,197 — injecting $2.4 million into the local economy.
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About Community Progress Council
Founded in 1965, Community Progress Council is York County’s nonprofit community action agency, whose mission is to empower individuals and families to move toward self-sufficiency and advocate for change to promote community growth. Celebrating 60 years in 2025, Community Progress Council goes beyond emergency stopgaps to provide comprehensive, integrated services for low- and moderate-income people of all ages. Connected by client-centered coaching, programs include early childhood education through Head Start, Early Head Start and Pre-K Counts; housing and financial education; nutrition support and education via the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program; York City Community of Hope at Hannah Penn K-8; and the agency’s Self-Sufficiency Program that helps residents of York County reach financial stability. Learn more at www.YorkCPC.org.