Community Events
Central York Performing Arts believes in the power of live theater to change lives - both in our students and in our audience members. Their goal is to provide students with skills and experiences that will make them life-long artists, bringing enrichment and life to our lives and community through our art form.
The York County Bar Association is a non-profit professional membership association of attorneys and judges. It exists to serve the needs of the lawyers, judges and public of York County.
The goal of Every Child 365 is to help cover basic needs to families during the holidays, and to relieve stress, especially for parents who need financial support.
The York County History Center inspires the exploration of the history, people, and culture of our county, state and nation. As a non-profit organization, it utilizes collections, historic sites and museums to help tell the American story.
The Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development provides outpatient and in-home pediatric therapy services for children birth to age 21. They offer high-quality early education preschool and childcare services, recreation programs, summer camps and specialized classes for parents.
Founded in 1990, Farm & Natural Lands Trust of York County is dedicated to preservation of the finest agricultural and environmental landscapes for future generations to enjoy.
The York County Veterans Outreach assists veterans and their families, to identify and access resources, services, and programs to meet their short- and long-term goals.
The mission of Special Olympics PA is to provide year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.
The mission of Kids’ Chance of Pennsylvania, Inc. (Kids’ Chance of PA) is to provide scholarship grants for college and vocational education to children of Pennsylvania workers who have been killed or seriously injured in a work-related accident resulting in financial need. The hardships created by the death or serious disability of a parent often include financial ones, making it difficult for deserving young people to pursue their educational dreams.
Pink Power is an organization that raises money and awareness for local breast cancer patients in need and brings people together to celebrate survivors and share stories of hope.
The Hawaii Community Foundation inspires generosity, advocate for equity, forges connections and invests in community to create a better Hawai‘i.
The Dallastown Cougar Athletics is a non-profit organization that supports baseball, cheerleading and football programs. DCA programs provide instruction, developmental progression, and recreation for the children in the Dallastown area.
The Trent Bartz Foundation is a community-based nonprofit organization that raises funds and allocates to those in need. Located in York, PA, this organization provides education and increases awareness of suicide with a focus on adolescents, young adults and those serving in our Military.
Founded in 1999, the Cultural Alliance of York County is South Central Pennsylvania’s only United Arts Fund. The Cultural Alliance of York County is a nonprofit envisioning a thriving York County where the arts are an integral component of economic growth and development, tourism, education, and everyday life.
The Dallastown Cougar Athletics is a non-profit organization that supports baseball, cheerleading and football programs. DCA programs provide instruction, developmental progression, and recreation for the children in the Dallastown area.
The Garden Club of York was organized in 1922 and federated in 1930. Their purpose is to stimulate and develop the spirit of gardening; to encourage interest in decorative flower and plant arrangement; to aid in the protection of native plant and bird life; and to promote interest in home and civic gardening.
The mission of Special Olympics PA is to provide year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.
As part of the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ, and under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we the community of St. Joseph Parish, dedicate ourselves to promoting the Kingdom of God. Fortified by Christ ever-Present in the Blessed Sacrament, and influenced by the Franciscan Tradition, we have the courage to become His instrument in defending the poor and the defenseless in all stages of life at home and abroad.
Catholic Harvest Food Pantry is gearing up for YorkGiving: Thanksgiving Edition. This year, we anticipate distributing approximately 1,500 Thanksgiving meal boxes to families in need in York County. Boxes include a turkey and all the trimmings for a complete Thanksgiving meal. The goal is that families can prepare and serve the meal at home.
The YorkGiving meal distribution will take place on Saturday, November 19th, and Sunday, November 20th, at the York Fairgrounds. We will need approximately 300 volunteers to help with set-up, distribution, and delivery of meals. Volunteer sign-ups will open on October 24th. To sign up, please visit us at www.yorkgiving.com.
The York County History Center inspires the exploration of the history, people, and culture of our county, state and nation. As a non-profit organization, it utilizes collections, historic sites and museums to help tell the American story.
The Dallastown Cougar Athletics is a non-profit organization that supports baseball, cheerleading and football programs. DCA programs provide instruction, developmental progression, and recreation for the children in the Dallastown area.
The YMCA Race Series promotes family-oriented fitness in the community and surrounding areas.
In memory of Dennis G. Rehmeyer. Avery Marie Against AFLP offers resources to families enduring ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth, life limiting diagnosis, and infant death.
The “Toy Run Fund” is an annual event that collects toys and gifts during the holiday season for children in need.
The Bill and Hilda Goodling Teacher Scholarship Fund provide scholarships to aspiring teachers enrolled in local colleges and universities.
The York Youth Symphony Orchestra is York, PA’s premier musical experience for youth in 9th grade through 4 years of college.
Founded in 1990, Farm & Natural Lands Trust of York County is dedicated to preservation of the finest agricultural and environmental landscapes for future generations to enjoy.
All proceeds from the St. Rose Gala benefit the St. Rose Elementary School
Founded in 1999, the Cultural Alliance of York County is South Central Pennsylvania’s only United Arts Fund. The Cultural Alliance of York County is a nonprofit envisioning a thriving York County where the arts are an integral component of economic growth and development, tourism, education and everyday life.
The Garden Club of York was organized in 1922 and federated in 1930. Their purpose is to stimulate and develop the spirit of gardening; to encourage interest in decorative flower and plant arrangement; to aid in the protection of native plant and bird life; and to promote interest in home and civic gardening.
The York County SPCA provides long-term human and animal services to residents of York County through programs that find permanent, loving homes for displaced and stray animals, help control animal population growth, investigate and prosecute cruelty offenders, and educate the general public about animal wellness and safety.
Downtown, Inc. is the organization working to enhance and encourage investment in York’s central business district. The York Story Slam is a monthly gathering where anyone can take a turn at the microphone and tell a true story based on that month’s theme.
Established in 1913, the American Cancer Society is a nationwide voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating center.
The UPMC Pinnacle Foundation exists to provide resources to meet the needs of the most vulnerable patients, promote health and lifelong wellness in communities, and support the workforce so they can attract, train, and retain the best and brightest talent at UPMC of Central PA.
Downtown, Inc. is the organization working to enhance and encourage investment in York’s central business district. The York Story Slam is a monthly gathering where anyone can take a turn at the microphone and tell a true story based on that month’s theme.
Founded in 1999, the Cultural Alliance of York County is South Central Pennsylvania’s only United Arts Fund. The Cultural Alliance of York County is a nonprofit envisioning a thriving York County where the arts are an integral component of economic growth and development, tourism, education and everyday life.
The Crosswalk Improvement Program improves safety by installing and upgrading pedestrian crosswalks in the downtown area.
The mission of Kid’s Chance of Pennsylvania, Inc. is to provide scholarship grants for college and vocational education to children of Pennsylvania workers who have been killed or seriously injured in a work-related accident resulting in financial need.
Catholic Harvest Food Pantry operates one of the largest food pantries in York County. There are typically more than 750 families each month who utilize their services and it seems the numbers grow each year.
Downtown, Inc. is the organization working to enhance and encourage investment in York’s central business district. The York Story Slam is a monthly gathering where anyone can take a turn at the microphone and tell a true story based on that month’s theme.
Heartsupport Inc. raises funds to build community and resources for people in need of mental health support.
Leg Up Farm’s mission is to enrich the lives of individuals and families with special needs and unique challenges, through support and customized programs.
Not One More is a grassroots effort to provide awareness, education and support to those affected by drug abuse and addiction.
Providing outpatient and in-home pediatric therapy services for children birth to age 21. They offer high-quality early education preschool and childcare services, recreation programs, summer camps and specialized classes for parents.
The West Shore Foundation provides financial support for educational enrichment opportunities that benefit students, teachers, and administrators within the West Shore School District.
The York County Children's Advocacy Center offers a safe place for child abuse victims to receive forensic interviews and forensic medical exams. They facilitate a county-wide multidisciplinary team process to provide coordinated child abuse investigations.
The York County History Center inspires the exploration of the history, people, and culture of our county, state, and nation in York County.
York County Libraries strives to strengthen the York County community, and enrich individual lives by supplying information, providing recreation, promoting literacy, and encouraging life-long learning.
The York County SPCA provides long-term human and animal services to residents of York County through programs that find permanent, loving homes for displaced and stray animals, help control animal population growth, investigate and prosecute cruelty offenders, and educate the general public about animal wellness and safety.
The York Jewish Community Center creates opportunities for everyone, inspires relationships, builds a community of well-being, and enhances Jewish communal life.
New Hope Ministries is a Christian social service agency that shows the love and hope of Christ by serving neighbors in times of need and supporting their efforts toward stability.
Combatting hunger and food insecurity since 1982, the York County Food Bank is working towards a stronger, more nourished York County.
The Garden Club of York was organized in 1922 and federated in 1930. Their purpose is to stimulate and develop the spirit of gardening; to encourage interest in decorative flower and plant arrangement; to aid in the protection of native plant and bird life; and to promote interest in home and civic gardening.
The York Art Association’s mission is to encourage and develop an interest in the visual arts; to provide opportunities for education through classroom instruction, workshops, lectures and publications; to support interaction within the community and to provide a venue for members and non-members to exhibit their work in a gallery setting.
KBG donated to the York County History Center, which inspires the exploration of the history, people, and culture of our county, state, and nation in York County.
KBG is again a sponsor of the York Symphony Orchestra and the Cultural Alliance of York County.
KBG is again a sponsor of the York Symphony Orchestra and the Cultural Alliance of York County.
KBG was once again a Gold Sponsor of the York Jaycees Baked Potato Stand at the York Fair. This event is the biggest fundraiser for the York Jaycees and enables them to give up to $15,000 per year in financial aid to non-profit organizations in the York Community.
On June 13, KBG participated in the Elizabethtown Rotary Golf Major at the Conestoga Country Club in Lancaster. The event featured golf, food, and a silent auction. All proceeds of the golf tournament went towards combating the opioid crisis within the county.
The Garden Club of York is a friendly, active group of civic-minded gardeners in York County, Pennsylvania, USA.
What is Autism Speaks?
Autism Speaks works to promote solutions for individuals with Autism, as well as their families through understanding and acceptance, advocacy and support, and researching causes and interventions for the autism spectrum and related conditions.
History of Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks was founded by Bob and Suzanne Wright in February 2005 with the help of Bernie Marcus who donated $25 million to assist in the launch of the organization. Since their start, Autism Coalition for Research and Education (ACRE), the National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR) and Cure Autism Now (CAN) merged with Autism Speaks to make advances in the autism community. This organization has worked to increase global awareness and understanding of the autism spectrum to increase overall access to care and support.
Grace Words Christian Academy is holding a Christmas banquet on December 14th. Students of the Academy cater the event as they share food, entertainment and gifts with the homeless around York. All proceeds directly benefit Charlotte's Pantry, the York City food bank that has served the area for more than 25 years.
KBG was a 2018 corporate sponsor for The Farm and Natural Lands Trust of York County. The Farm and Natural Lands Trust of York County was established in 1990 and their mission is to preserve our farm and natural lands for future generations.
The Race for Education is a fundraiser for St. Joseph School in York.
Downtown, Inc. is the organization working to enhance and encourage investment in York’s central business district.
The York County Parks Foundation Charitable Trust assist in the development, enhancement, and operating of the parks and park facilities of York County, PA.
The Garden Club of York is a friendly, active group of civic-minded gardeners in York County, Pennsylvania, USA.
The York County History Center inspires the exploration of the history, people and culture of our county, state and nation. As a non-profit organization it utilizes collections, historic sites and museums to help tell the American Story.
The Cultural Alliance of York County is a nonprofit envisioning a thriving York County where the arts are an integral component of economic growth and development, tourism, education and everyday life.
The York JCC's Annual Jewish Food Festival is the largest Jewish cultural event in South Central PA.
Sunday, April 22, 2018
12-4 PM
Enjoy delicious, Kosher Jewish deli food:
- Beef brisket in sauce
- Corned beef, pastrami
or turkey on rye
- Knishes
- Matzah ball soup
- Kosher beef hot dogs
- Classic Jewish desserts
For more information visit: https://yorkjcc.org/page.asp?id=98
Kids' Chance of Pennsylvania is dedicated to helping our kids who need it most - those who need assistance for college or vocational education, because a parent was killed or injured in a work-related accident.
Kids' Chance will be hosting hosted its annual Golf Outing and Recognition Event on June 6, 2018 at the Hershey Country Club. This event helps raise needed funds for scholarships and gives us a chance to recognize our generous donors, such as Katherman, Briggs & Greenberg, LLP. Each year student scholarship recipients are invited to join us for the event and to speak about how Kids' Chance has affected their lives. For more information about our events, please visit our website at www.kidschanceofpa.org.
Susquehanna Service Dogs (SSD) is a program of Keystone Human Services, a 501c3 non-profit organization. SSD was founded in 1993 and has placed over 250 working teams of individuals and their dogs throughout Central Pennsylvania and beyond. Susquehanna Service Dogs is a fully accredited member of Assistance Dogs International.
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer. Established in 1913, the society is organized into eleven geographical divisions of both medical and lay volunteers operating in more than 900 offices throughout the United States.
Since their founding in 1998 they have sought to be good stewards of God’s blessings and have diligently worked to fulfill the tenants of our vision and mission. They provide faith-based services and supports for individuals and families with autism and intellectual disabilities. They seek to be a community which affirms the worth of all people, supports personal growth and wholeness, advocates for community and church inclusion, and provides opportunities for spiritual growth and service.
The members of the fire department are proud to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) whose goal is finding a cure for Muscular Dystrophy, ALS (LouGehrig's disease) and related neuromuscular diseases. The York Professional Fire Fighters have worked with MDA for many years to fight these diseases with their "Fill the Boot" campaign. They collect donations from pedestrians and motorists at various locations in the city.
On Veteran's Day 2017 (November 11th), the York County Department of Veterans Affairs hosted a breakfast for veterans and their families. SSG Travis Mills, retired U.S. Army, recalibrated warrior (paraplegic) was the keynote speaker. They estimated 1,500 veterans/families would attend the breakfast.