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Partner Agencies

United Way of York County has 36 partner agencies who receive grants from The Community Fund for 72 programs.  Click on the agency name for information about services provided.


ACCESS-York/VAC/YWCA York
Adams-Hanover Counseling Services, Inc.
American Red Cross-Greater Hanover Chapter
American Red Cross-York-Adams Chapter
The Arc of York County
Bell Socialization Services
Big Brothers Big Sisters of York County, Inc.
Boy Scouts of America, New Birth of Freedom Council
Catholic Charities
Childcare Consultants, Inc.
Children's Aid Society - The Lehman Center
Community Progress Council
Crispus Attucks Association, Inc.
Family First Health
ForSight Vision
Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania
Hanover Area YMCA Association
Leadership York
Leg Up Farms
Lutheran Social Services of South Central PA
Mental Health America of York and Adams Counties
MidPenn Legal Services
New Hope Ministries
Penn-Mar Human Services
Pressley Ridge
The Salvation Army
UCP of South Central PA, Inc.
Visiting Nurse Association of Hanover & Spring Grove
VNA Home Care
YMCA of York and York County
York County Children's Advocacy Center
York County Literacy Council
York Day Nursery, Inc.
York Habitat for Humanity
York Jewish Community Center
YWCA Hanover


ACCESS-York/VAC/YWCA York
Provides preschool and school age child care, youth programs including summer day camp and high school drop-out prevention programs and fitness & aquatics programs.  Through the Community Renaissance Project the York YWCA is improving the quality of life in the Olde Towne East neighborhood. ACCESS-York: Provides support services and shelter to victims of domestic violence and works to eliminate domestic violence through education and outreach. Victim Assistance Center: Provides a 24-hour hotline, individual and group counseling, legal advocacy, crime prevention education programs and more to children and adults who have been victims of sexual assault and other violent crimes.
Executive Director:  Deb Stock
Address:  320 E. Market St., York, PA 17403
Phone:  717-845-2631
Website:  www.ywcayork.org

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Adams-Hanover Counseling Services, Inc.
A nonprofit, comprehensive community-based mental health and substance abuse treatment agency.  Serves individuals of all ages who are experiencing emotional problems and/or addictive disorders.
Executive Director:  Mary McGrath
Hanover Offices: 625 W. Elm Ave. or 33 Frederick St., Hanover
     Phone:  717-632-4900 or 1-800-315-0951
Shrewsbury Office: 73 East Forrest Ave., Shrewsbury
     Phone:  717-235-0199
Delta Office: 5 Pendyrus St., Delta 
     Phone:  717-456-5578
York Offices: 1195 Roosevelt Ave., York
     Phone:  717-843-0800
2550 Kingston Rd., York
     Phone:   717-852-9727
Harrisburg Office: 5351C Jaycee Ave., Harrisburg
     Phone:  717-657-3080
Website:  www.ahcsinc.com

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American Red Cross Greater Hanover Chapter
Dedicated to preventing, preparing for and responding to personal and community emergencies.  Chapter services to the community include disaster relief, health and safety training, a community-wide food pantry for the needy, service to the military and their families, blood collection services and a family center, which connects families to services.
Executive Director:  Matt Leininger
Address:  529 Carlisle St., Hanover, PA 17331
Phone:  717-637-3768
Website:  www.hanoverredcross.org

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American Red Cross - York-Adams Chapter
Provides financial assistance and counseling to disaster victims and members of the armed forces and their families, blood collection services, health & safety trainings, and community emergency response and preparedness education. 
Executive Director:  Matt Leininger
Address:  724 S. George St., York, PA 17403
Phone:  717-845-2751 or 1-800-347-2751
Website:  www.redcross-yorkadamspa.org

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The Arc of York County
Serves York County children and adults with mental retardation, and other disabilities through advocacy, supported employment and recreation.
Executive Director:  Harlow Flory
Address:  497 Hill St., York, PA 17403
Phone:  717-846-6589
Website:  www.thearcofyorkcounty.org

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Bell Socialization Services
Serves individuals living with mental illness and or/ developmental disabilities through comprehensive services. Bell Family Shelter offers a 30-day emergency shelter for York County individuals and families who are temporarily homeless.
Executive Director:  Ivan Hileman
Address:  160 S. George St., York, PA 17401
Phone:  717-848-5767
Website:  www.bellsocialization.com

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of York County, Inc.
To provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.
Executive Director:  Michael A. Smith
Address:  227 W. Market St. York, PA 17401
Phone:  717-843-0051
Website:  www.bbbs-york.org

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Boy Scouts of America, New Birth of Freedom Council
A program for young people in York and Adams counties to develop character and physical fitness, and instill citizenship through units and camping activities.
Executive Director:  Ronald Gardner
Address:  2139 White St., York, PA 17404
Phone:  717-843-0901 or 1-800-569-5194
Website:  www.newbirthoffreedom.org

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Catholic Charities
Provides professional counseling services to persons in need without regard to age, race, religion or financial circumstances. The outpatient psychiatric clinic provides outpatient mental health services for adults and children that include: individual, couples, marital and family therapy and, as needed, psychiatric evaluation and follow-up. All clients are eligible for a sliding fee scale; medical assistance is accepted .
Executive Director:  Kirk Reider
York Counseling Office:  253 E. Market St., York, PA 17403
Phone:  717-845-2696
Website:  www.hbgdiocese.org

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Childcare Consultants, Inc.
A childcare resource and referral agency serving parents, employers, and childcare providers.
Executive Director:  Maureen Murphy
Address:  13 W. Market St., York, PA 17401
Phone:  717-854-2273 or 1-800-864-4925
Website:  www.childcareconsultants.org

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Children's Aid Society - The Lehman Center
A child abuse prevention program, which provides short-term shelter to children. Provides case management, parent support groups, art therapy, and an emergency hotline.
Executive Director:  Robert Witt
Address:  400 W. Market St. York, PA 17404
Phone:  717- 845-5771 or 1-800-635-6619
Website: www.cassd.org

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Community Progress Council
Community Action Agency that provides case management services and assistance through community centers in rural York County, and operates Head Start and the Foster Grandparent programs.
Executive Director:  George Moore
Address:  226 E. College Ave., York, PA 17403
Phone:  717-846-4600
Website:  www.yorkcpc.org

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Crispus Attucks Association, Inc.
Provides cultural, educational and community development programs; early learning center, after school care and summer day camp; senior center, pre-employment counseling and referral.
Executive Director:  Robert Simpson
Address:  605 S. Duke St., York, PA 17403
Phone:  717-848-3610
Website:  www.crispusattucks.org

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Family First Health
Provides primary medical and dental care to medically under-served individuals in York County. Accepts insurances, medical assistance, and offers fees based on family size and income.
Executive Director:  Jennifer Englerth
Address:  116 S. George St., Suite 349, York, PA 17401
Health Centers Phone:
Hanover 717-632-9052
Lewisberry 717-938-6695
Hannah Penn 717-843-5174
York 717-845-8617
Website:  www.familyfirsthealth.org

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ForSight Vision
Provides Rehabilitation Services, Preschool Vision Screening, Access Technology Training, ForSight Vision Center, Low Vision Services, Counseling, Talking Book Program, Support Groups and Employment.
Executive Director:  William Rhinesmith
Address:  1380 Spahn Ave., York, PA 17403
Phone:  717- 848-1690
Website:  www.forsight.org

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Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania
Offers girls of diverse racial and religious populations socially relevant, personal growth opportunities through informal educational programs.
President and CEO: Jane Ransom
Address:  350 Hale Ave., PO Box 2837, Harrisburg, PA  17105-2837
Phone:  717233-1656
Website:  www.gshpa.org

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Hanover Area YMCA Association
The Hanover Area Association YMCA is a non-profit charitable organization open to all people. Program services are available for youth and adults of all ages. Programs include: aquatics, gymnastics, fitness, sports, preschool & school age child care, and youth and family programs including arts and humanities. Financial assistance is available for membership and program participation.
CEO:  Liam Behrens 
Address:  500 N. George St., Hanover, PA 17331
Phone:  717-632-8211
Website:  www.hanoverymca.org

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Leadership York
Leadership York trains and supports individuals who have the desire to serve the community in leadership positions such as on nonprofit boards and in the public sector.
Executive Director:  Carolyn Warman
Address:  39 E. King St., York, PA 17401
Phone:  717-846-5323
Website:  www.leadershipyork.org

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Leg Up Farms
A non-profit therapy center in York County for children with disabilities and developmental delays. The belief is every child is special and deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. Individually tailored treatment plans, breadth of services, and child-friendly environment in a convenient, centralized location are the keys to success that will improve outcomes for children and families.
Director of Development: Tom O’Connor
4880 North Sherman St., Mount Wolf, PA 17347-9637
Phone: 717.266.9294
Fax: 717.384.8071
Website: www.legupfarm.org

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Lutheran Social Services of South Central PA
Provides deaf services, counsels abusive males through the ADVANCE program, provides case management services, in addition to providing home health care services and retirement living at five retirement villages in four counties.
Vice President, Community Outreach Services: Judith Bassett
Address:  1050 Pennsylvania Ave., York, PA 17404
Phone:  717-848-6238
Website:  www.lutheranscp.org

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Mental Health America of York and Adams Counties
Provides advocacy, education, information and referral, and support services for persons with mental illness.
Executive Director:  Kimberly Stratton
Address:  36 S. Queen St., York, PA 17403
Phone:  717-843-6973
Website:  www.mhay.org

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MidPenn Legal Services, Inc
MidPenn Legal Services is a private, non-profit, public-interest law firm dedicated to providing equal access to justice and high quality legal services in certain civil matters to low income persons and survivors of domestic violence in central Pennsylvania. To determine if you are eligible for services, please contact MidPenn’s York County Office. 
Director:  Rhodia Thomas
Address:  29 N. Queen St., York, PA 17403
Phone:  717-848-3605
Website:  www.midpenn.org

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New Hope Ministries, Inc
Provides crisis services including: emergency food, housing, medical and dental care, fuel and utility assistance, as well as programs for children and youth.
Executive Director:  Eric Saunders
Executive Office: 211 S. Baltimore St., Dillsburg, PA 17019
Phone:  717-432-2087
Dillsburg Center:  717-432-3053
Dover Center: 717-292-3441
Website:  www.nhm-pa.org

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Penn-Mar Human Services, Inc.
Provides and promotes quality services which enhance the lives of persons with developmental disabilities. Southern Community Services, a program of Penn-Mar, provides basic needs and emergency services in southern York County.
CEO:  Keith Peterson
Address:  P.O. Box 97, Shrewsbury, PA 17361
Phone:  410-343-1069 or 888-273-4507
Website:  www.penn-mar.org

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Pressley Ridge
Promotes, supports and strengthens the quality of life for children, families and communities by providing a wide range of services – from counseling to in-home services, adoption to school-based programs – in York, Adams, Lancaster, Cumberland, Dauphin, Juniata and Perry counties.
Senior Director of Central PA:  Tammy Relken
Address:  141 E. Market St., York, PA 17401
Phone:  717-845-6624
Website:  www.pressleyridge.org

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The Salvation Army
Provides for the basic survival needs of residents and transients: heating costs, utility bills, rent payments, prescriptions, food, clothing and other needs.  Also operates an after school and summer program for youth.
Executive Director:  Major Dennis Camuti
Address:  50 E. King St., York, PA 17401
Phone:  717-848-2364
Website: www.salvationarmyyork.org

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UCP of South Central PA, Inc.
Provides services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays including speech therapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy and also provides services for adults with disabilities and special needs.
Executive Director:  Paulette Houghton
Address:  788 Cherry Tree Court, Hanover, PA 17331
Phone:  717-632-5552
Website:  www.ucpsouthcentral.org

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Visiting Nurse Association of Hanover & Spring Grove
Provide home health care services including nursing, rehabilitation, home health aide, and social work services to individuals who are acutely and terminally ill.
President & CEO:  Linda Baile
Address:  440 N. Madison St., Hanover, PA 17331
Phone:  717-637-1227
Website:  www.vnahanover.org

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VNA Home Care
Provides home health care and patient education. Services include: nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, social worker and home health aide.
President:  Cheyenne Ricker
Address:  540 S. George St., York, PA 17401
Phone:  717-812-4433 or 1-800-457-8351

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YMCA of York and York County
Building strong kids, strong families and strong communities through youth outreach, child care, community development, family wellness activities, after-school programs, older adult fitness.
President & CEO:  Larry Richardson
Address:  90 N. Newberry St., York, PA 17401
Phone:  717- 843-7884
Eastern Branch 717-252-5803
Dover Branch 717-292-5622
Southern Branch 717-235-0446
Website: www.yorkcymca.org

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York County Children's Advocacy Center
The mission of the York County Children's Advocacy center is to reduce the trauma of child abuse investigations; foster professional collaboration and cooperation; and provide education and advocacy regarding the prevention of child abuse within the community.
Executive Director: Deborah Harrison
York County Children's Advocacy Center
South Queen Street, York, Pa
Phone: 717-718-4253
Website: www.yorkcac.org

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York County Literacy Council
Provides free, confidential, individualized instruction to adults in reading, writing and English conversation. Services include Adult Reading and English as a Second Language.
Executive Director:  Bobbi Cavanaugh
Address:  800 E. King St., York, PA 17403
Phone:  717-845-8719
Website:  www.yorkliteracy.org

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York Day Nursery, Inc.
Provides infant and toddler and preschool care up to age 5. Programs are developmental in nature.
Executive Director:  Catherine Repman
Address:  450 E. Philadelphia St., York, PA 17403
Phone:  717-854-1300
Website:  www.yorkdaynursery.org

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York Jewish Community Center
Provides services to enhance the community through multi-cultural, educational, physical, recreational, and social opportunities.
Executive Director:  Randy Freedman
Address:  2000 Hollywood Dr., York, PA 17403
Phone:  717-843-0918
Website:  www.yorkjcc.org

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York Habitat for Humanity
York Habitat for Humanity (YHFH), established in 1985, is a faith-based housing ministry providing simple, decent, affordable homeownership to people living in substandard housing.
Executive Director:  Debbie Althoff
Address:  33 South Seward St., York, PA 17404
Phone:  717-854-6168
Website:  www.yorkhabitat.org

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YWCA Hanover
Committed to empowering women & eliminating racism. Programs include preschool and school age child care, and domestic violence services through Safe-Home.
Executive Director:  Tina Heffner
Address:  23 W. Chestnut St., Hanover, PA 17331
Phone:  717- 637-2125
Website:  www.ywcahanover.org

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