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Stories of progress are everywhere at Community Progress Council. See what’s new in our programs and services for low-income residents of York County, and celebrate with us on client successes and community impact.

Community Progress Council is happy to provide interviews, photographs, and other information to news outlets upon request. Media inquiries should be sent to Sarah Chain, Director of Marketing and Communications, at schain@yorkcpc.org or (717) 846-4600, ext. 282.

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Donor Spotlight: Sue Bare

Donor Spotlight: Sue Bare

Monday, July 20, 2026

Sue Bare’s lifelong commitment to service and maternal-child health led her to support Community Progress Council as a monthly donor, helping sustain programs that strengthen and support York County families. Check out our most recent Donor Spotlight.

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CPC welcomes Lisa Ritt to lead Facilities team

Monday, June 15, 2026

Community Progress Council (CPC) is pleased to welcome Lisa Ritt as Director of Facilities, a leadership role focused on overseeing the organization’s facilities operations and ensuring safe, efficient, and welcoming environments across its locations.

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Walmart in West York supports CPC

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

A big thank-you to Walmart York – Loucks Rd, who celebrated their grand reopening in June, in part, by presenting Community Progress Council with a $500 donation.

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YCP podcast interview focuses on credit

Y Money Talks, May 28, 2026

What’s the impact of your credit score, and how can you build good habits from the beginning? Our Housing & Financial Education Manager Nicole Whitehead tackled these topics and more on a recent episode of “Y Money Talks,” a podcast created by Graham Collaborative Innovation Fellows at York College of Pennsylvania to break down complex financial topics in a way that makes sense to students.

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Donor Spotlight: Melissa Rosario

Monday, May 18, 2026

After benefitting from some of the programs that Community Progress Council offers, Melissa Rosario chooses to give back as a board member, volunteer, and community advocate. Check out our most recent Donor Spotlight.

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CPC welcomes Kim Soderberg to Development team

Monday, May 18, 2026

Community Progress Council (CPC) is pleased to announce the hiring of Kim Soderberg as its new Director of Community Relations, a leadership role focused on strengthening community partnerships and securing the resources needed to sustain and grow CPC’s life-changing programs.

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Community action builds economic opportunity in York County

York Daily Record/Sunday News, May 9, 2026

Community Action Month is a reminder that lasting change happens when we invest in people, not quick fixes. Read the full op-ed in the York Daily Record/Sunday News from our President/CEO Robin Rohrbaugh to learn how investing in families strengthens our entire community.

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YCCF spotlight on Jennifer & Juan

York County Community Foundation, May 7, 2026

Facing multiple barriers related to unsafe housing, limited income and unreliable transportation, Jennifer and Juan connected to coaching at CPC through our Self-Sufficiency Program. Read their story in the recent annual report from the York County Community Foundation, a partner and funder for our coaching services.

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