Community Progress Council honors transformational impact at second annual Self-Sufficiency Celebration
On Thursday, September 24, Community Progress Council hosted its second annual Self-Sufficiency Celebration at the The Yorktowne Hotel, celebrating the transformational impact of our work to empower York County residents toward economic stability.
Presented by The Arthur J. & Lee R. Glatfelter Foundation, the event honored coaching participants who have made remarkable strides on their journey out of poverty — and the community that supports them.
The evening welcomed elected officials, community leaders, Community Progress Council team members, and families to reflect the power of comprehensive, integrated services, and how relationship-based coaching supports our participants.
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Honoring Progress and Self-Sufficiency
The event recognized two groups of honorees: Progress Honorees, who have made significant steps toward stability, and Self-Sufficiency Honorees, who have achieved long-term economic independence.
Progress Honorees included Estevania Estrella, Laura Meadows, and Lynn Axe. Their accomplishments ranged from enrolling their child in Head Start and earning a new certification to starting their own business and improving English language skills.
Self-Sufficiency Honorees Catherine Zatey, Halin Terrero, Marco Crisostomo, and Maria Feliciano shared powerful personal stories of overcoming barriers and building sustainable futures.
“What I am most proud of is the progress I have made in my career and education,” said Catherine. “I am proud that I took advantage of the opportunities CPC provided and that I continued moving forward, even when things were challenging.”
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A Call to Action
Community Progress Council President & CEO Robin Rohrbaugh closed the evening with a call for continued public-private partnerships to expand CPC’s impact.
“I hope you’ve heard us loud and clear tonight: We can empower people toward economic self-sufficiency,” Robin said. “Comprehensive, integrated services are the solution for our future. Connections created through relationship-based coaching lead to the incredible progress we’ve seen highlighted tonight.”
Rohrbaugh shared that CPC’s Self-Sufficiency Honorees have collectively increased their income by more than $89,000 — an investment back into the local economy. With nearly 79 people currently on a waiting list for coaching, CPC emphasized the need for increased philanthropic support to meet growing demand.
“To deliver services in the most impactful way — and truly, in the way this community deserves — we need your commitment as partners,” Robin said. “Your gifts are crucial to supporting families and people in need.”