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Community Progress Council Community Progress Council supports low-income families to achieve self sufficiency.

Community Progress Council, Inc., York’s community action agency, works with low- and moderate-income people of all ages in York County to examine their current situations and determine how our programs best align with their needs. Our programs include early childhood education through Head Start, Early Head Start, Pre-K Counts and the Foster Grandparent Parent Program; workforce development; housing and financial counseling; nutrition support via Women, Infants and Children (WIC); the Self-Sufficiency Program; and Community of Hope. By moving beyond stopgaps, our programs provide stability and structure to empower individuals to rise above poverty, identify long-term goals and move themselves toward independence from external assistance.

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.

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

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 202...
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.

Have breastfeeding questions? WIC is here to help!Breastfeeding nutritionists from Community Progress Council's Women, I...
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.

Twice a year, we gather all of for a celebration of collaboration, learning, and recognition. We revived the Team Awar...
10/12/2026

Twice a year, we gather all of for a celebration of collaboration, learning, and recognition.

We revived the Team Awards this fall, honoring team members who exemplify the values, dedication, and innovation that drive our mission forward, and remind us what’s possible when passion meets purpose.

Emerging Talent Award, Ashley Juarez-Castro
Timely Impact Award, Shannon Carl
Innovation & Impact Award, Dionna Wright
Steadfast Contributor Award, Aida Velazquez
Outstanding Contributor Award, Erika Garcia
Momentum Maker Award, Jadira Morales
Guiding Light Award, Jayla Brown
Reliability & Support Award, Jessie Wang
Collaboration Champion Award, Natalie Dragan
Culture Builder Award, Alyssia Candelaria

Thank you to these award winners and ALL our team members for making Community Progress Council a place where excellence thrives!

Last week, we hosted Rep. Scott Perry and his team at Community Progress Council to share the powerful progress that low...
10/12/2026

Last week, we hosted Rep. Scott Perry and his team at Community Progress Council to share the powerful progress that low-income families can make toward economic stability, when supported through comprehensive services. Thank you to our partners at PennAEYC Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children and The Pennsylvania Head Start Association for coordinating this visit.

As part of our mission to advocate for community change, we appreciated the time to share our concerns about the proposed rule for Head Start and what it could mean for the families we serve.

Rep. Perry thanked our team for an impactful learning experience, and we look forward to additional opportunities to ensure that the voices and needs of low-income families remain at the center of ongoing conversations.

Supporting young families for a strong start is important for their long-term success! We are excited to be part of two ...
10/09/2026

Supporting young families for a strong start is important for their long-term success! We are excited to be part of two Community Baby Showers this month to connect families to resources like Early Head Start and the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program.

Catch Team CPC at the AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania Baby Shower from 10A-12P Tuesday, October 13 at Small Memorial AME Zion Church, or for the Maternal Health Collective Community Baby Shower from 3-6PM Wednesday, October 28, at Marketview Arts.

10/08/2026

If you missed out on the energy of our Self-Sufficiency Celebration last month, here's a peek! This powerful evening recognized the incredible journeys of people who’ve worked hard to achieve economic stability through CPC’s programs and coaching support.

Hear some of the comments from Self-Sufficiency honorees and witness the moments that made this celebration unforgettable.

A reminder for our York City WIC participants: This week onward, you'll find us at Community Progress Council's main bui...
10/07/2026

A reminder for our York City WIC participants: This week onward, you'll find us at Community Progress Council's main building at 226 East College Avenue.

Families will have the same great benefits of WIC, plus easier connections to Head Start, coaching, Housing & Financial Education, and all the resources that CPC can offer and connect you to.

In more good news, our partners at York Fresh Food Farms will set up their Mobile Market at CPC from 2 to 3:30PM every Wednesday. York Fresh Food Farms is a great partner for fresh fruits and vegetables at affordable pricing for everyone to enjoy, so don't miss their set-up each Wednesday through the end of October.

Help make the holidays brighter for nearly 500 children! 🎁 CPC’s 2026 Holiday Sponsorship Program is here, and we’re inv...
10/06/2026

Help make the holidays brighter for nearly 500 children! 🎁

CPC’s 2026 Holiday Sponsorship Program is here, and we’re inviting our community to help provide 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/

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226 E College Avenue
York, PA
17403

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 7pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+17178464600

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