York XL

05/23/2026

05/22/2026

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO 6/6/2026 DUE TO WEATHER.

05/21/2026

A lot of people have told us some version of this:

“I really need to learn Spanish.”

So we're going to test a new way to teach/learn.

On June 10, we'll be leading a short EPIC Spanish (free) demo for adults who want a practical way to begin.

The focus will be simple: listening, speaking, repeating, and using phrases that actually make sense in real life.

This will also lead into our first EPIC Spanish Foundations class later in June.

If you want the info, comment Spanish or send me a message.

04/29/2026

This National Volunteer Month, we celebrate the volunteers who make our mission possible. As the U.S. approaches 250 years, their service shows who we are when we come together. ❤️

04/28/2026

“I don’t go downtown because there’s nothing there for me. And any money I spend isn’t coming back to my neighborhood.”

That came up during one of the First Friday Street Meets in the Northeast.

It wasn’t said with frustration. It was just how they saw it.

I remember standing there for a second after, just letting that sit.

That conversation stuck with me, and it’s shaped a lot of how I think about what we’re actually building and who it’s for.

If you want to see where that’s leading—or just raise your hand—this is the best place to start: https://www.yorkxl.com/start-here

04/26/2026

Thank you, John for everything you do for American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania!

Thank you to John, a Red Cross volunteer from Pike County, for deploying more than 7,000 miles to support communities in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands after widespread devastation caused by Super Typhoon Sinlaku.

The road to recovery will be long, and the American Red Cross will be there to support those affected. Wind gusts of up to 150 miles per hour ripped roofs from homes, uprooted large trees, and knocked down power poles. Debris now covers roadways, blocking access to some areas. Many communities remain without power, drinking water, or reliable communications. So far, the Red Cross is supporting 11 evacuation shelters, with as many as 600 people seeking refuge after the storm.

John, who has deployed more than 70 times, is supporting residents in evacuation shelters as they begin planning their next housing steps after the storm.

“There is enormous satisfaction in seeing people find their solutions and moving forward in their recovery,” he said.

Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands are U.S. territories whose residents are U.S. citizens.

Learn more about our work and how you can help: https://rdcrss.org/4tlTg0T

04/20/2026

A few of the volunteers I have a pleasure of working with. We can always use more. Join us!

A home fire can be devastating, and in the days that follow, families are often left navigating shock, loss and the overwhelming question of what now?

That’s where Red Cross recovery casework volunteers like Lettice Brown, Barb Keffer and Laura Martin step in.

Each comes from a different background, but they share a common role: walking alongside families after a home fire or local disaster and helping them take their first steps forward.

“Many times, people are traumatized and don’t know where to start,” says Barb. “We help them build that first plan — and bring the calm, as we like to say.”

That calm can mean finding a safe place to stay, replacing basic necessities, or simply listening to someone who has just lost everything.

“After I introduce myself on a call, the first thing I ask is, ‘How are you?’” Laura says. “We’ll get to what you need in a minute—but how are you?”

Lettice knows how paralyzing those moments can feel. “Sometimes people are just stuck,” she says. “They don’t know what to do first or where to go. We’re there to guide them through that process and figure it out together.”

For Laura, volunteering is deeply personal. Her grandfather survived World War II in Italy after escaping a concentration camp and being guided to the Red Cross—an act of kindness that saved his life. Today, Laura pays that forward by helping families when they’re at their most vulnerable.

Beyond supporting people after disasters, Barb, Lettice and Laura also mentor new Red Cross volunteers, passing on skills, compassion and confidence—so help is always there when it’s needed most.

During National Volunteer Week, we’re especially grateful for volunteers like Lettice, Barb, and Laura—Thank you for being the calm in a crisis. We're so lucky you're on our team! ❤️

01/02/2026

Not What You Think

This is not a Spanish class. It’s a 3-hour experience built around sound, rhythm, and flow—so by the end of the night, you can sing along with the song.

Food and non-alcoholic drinks included.

12/31/2025

Turn the Volume Up

Sing it. Feel it. Move it.

Super Bowl weekend is getting a different kind of energy in York.

Music. Movement. Culture.

Not a class. Not a concert.

Details coming.

XL

12/02/2025

What’s the first step to building wealth in York City neighborhoods? After eight years of engagement, we’ve learned it starts by keeping more wealth local through community-guided development and neighborhood-retained rents, and you can help launch this work today at https://givebutter.com/YorkXLNEXT.

We’re raising $3,000 to move York XL from eight years of behind‑the‑scenes learning into bold, visible action.