Local nonprofits awarded Memorial Health Fund grants

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York County nonprofits are receiving grants from the Memorial Health Fund, a supporting organization of the York County Community Foundation (YCCF).

Over $471,000 in grants were awarded to 16 local nonprofits who are working to address York County’s most compelling health and wellness issues impacting local residents.

“Our nonprofit grantees offer a wide range of unique services from access to food to providing compassionate end-of-life services for grieving families,” Memorial Health Fund Board Cahir Michelle Hovis said in a statement. “We are pleased to know that the funds awarded will help improve the health and quality of life for people in York County who rely on these crucial services.”

The following are Memorial Health Fund Grant recipients:

Family First Health received $75,000 for its Family First Pharmacy for its recently opened a full-service pharmacy for patients and community members at the George Street location (116 S. George St., York).

Central Pennsylvania Food Bank received $50,000 for Assessing Food Access for York County Residents through a Community Hunger Mapping Project. The program conducts in‑depth neighborhood‑level research on hunger and food insecurity in York County to identify gaps for a more effective and equitable charitable food network.

Chasing the Rainbows Inc. received $50,000 to expand its trauma‑informed initiative, a program providing compassionate, continuous perinatal bereavement support for families through trained hospital care and ongoing emotional resources.

Hospice & Community Care received $50,000 to Increase Access to and Enhancing Quality of Palliative and Hospice Care for Patients with Dementia. The program provides compassionate, holistic dementia care by strengthening clinical support, caregiver education, and community collaboration.

House of Hope York received $40,000 to expand its Life Skills Room. A space that will transform into a warm, trauma‑informed learning environment where girls can heal, build confidence, and practice real‑world skills that support a stable and hopeful future.

Peyton Walker Foundation received $40,000 for its Strengthening the Chain of Survival Program by delivering 40 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to York County nonprofits and youth athletic organizations.

White Rose Leadership Institute received $25,000 for the 2026 Give Local York Memorial Health Fund Stretch Pool, supporting participating organizations in the Health & Wellness category.

YMCA of the Roses received $23,000 for its Veteran’s Wellness Expansion Efforts. This free, 12-week initiative provides veterans and their families with a safe, supportive environment to improve physical fitness, strengthen mental and emotional well-being, and build lasting connections through community and peer support.

TrueNorth Wellness Services received $22,749 to replace its Amazing Kids Club Equipment.

Katallasso Inc. received $22,100 for Technology Enhancements. The goal of this initiative is to strengthen Katallasso Family Health Center’s technology infrastructure to ensure secure, efficient operations and expanded digital access.

Logos Works Partners received $20,000 for its Officer Wellness Program. This project provides routine, on-duty wellness sessions with licensed therapists to support the mental health, resilience, and long-term well‑being of York County police officers and their families.

Logos Works Partners received $18,300 for its Active Attack Integrated Response Training Program for York County First Responders. This initiative equips York County’s first responders with an Active Attack Integrated Response (AAIR) training kit to enhance multi‑agency coordination, responder safety, and lifesaving effectiveness during high‑risk, mass‑casualty emergencies.

Margaret E. Moul Home received $12,000 for a Bed Enhancement Project. This project will improve safety, comfort, and sleep quality for residents with profound neuromuscular impairments by replacing outdated equipment with specialized mobility beds and therapeutic mattresses designed to reduce falls and prevent pressure injuries.

Susan P. Byrnes Health Education Center received $10,000 for its Preventive Health Education Programming for York County students. Byrnes Health Education sustains access to its programs by delivering evidence‑based programs that equip students with lifelong skills for healthier futures, even as school funding declines.

Appell Center for the Performing Arts received $6,635 for its Open Mic & Scene Classes. The Appell Center’s education initiative expands access to performance and media arts programs across York County by providing collaborative, community‑centered opportunities that promote career development, creative instruction, and social engagement for youth and adults, particularly those with limited access to the arts.

Leg Up Farm, Inc. received $5,000 for a Life Skills Kitchen Conversion. This program transforms an existing space into a hands‑on therapeutic kitchen. The space supports multiple therapy disciplines by helping clients build confidence, practice daily living skills, and achieve individualized sensory and oral‑motor goals in a supportive, real‑world setting.

Autism at Face Value received $1,400 for Formalizing a Clinical Collaboration in the Therapeutically Applied Roleplaying (TARP) Pilot Program for Neurodivergent Adolescents.