For many working households, earning a paycheck is not enough to cover the rising costs of housing, food, health care, childcare, and transportation. When even a minor emergency can throw a household into crisis, finding the support quickly becomes essential.
York, PA - The cost of household necessities in Pennsylvania rose faster than inflation for more than 15 years, leaving many households vulnerable to the growing affordability crisis, according to new data from United For ALICE, in partnership with United Way of York County.
Getting to work, school, medical appointments, and grocery stores should be simple, but for many households, it's anything but. When transportation options are limited or unaffordable, even the most basic routines can become major obstacles. The good news is that communities like York County, Pennsylvania, are working on transportation problems and solutions that help people stay connected to opportunity.
Each May, Mental Health Awareness Month (also called Mental Health Month) highlights the importance of caring for our emotional well-being and encourages people to explore practical ways to improve their mental health. The observance serves to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and connect individuals with strategies and resources that support mental wellness.
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York, PA - United Way of York County announced today that President Brian Grimm will leave the organization as his family relocates.
Each April, individuals and organizations across the globe celebrate Global Volunteer Month, also known in the US as National Volunteer Month and Volunteer Appreciation Month. It’s a time for celebrating volunteers and inspiring new acts of service. During this month, National Volunteer Week further spotlights the power of service, honoring individuals and organizations that make a difference and inviting new people to donate their time to important causes.
Across the United States, childcare workers are under immense pressure — and the ripple effects are being felt by families, employers, and local economies. As traditional childcare systems struggle to meet demand, nonprofit early childhood programs are stepping in to provide stable, affordable, and high-quality options that better serve lower- and middle-income families.
It's the early '90s. "Home Alone" is dominating the box office, every household has a Super Nintendo, and childcare costs are 295% lower than they are today.
During these years, Laura Greenholt, Vice President of Marketing at Shipley Energy, was enrolled at the Hanover YWCA Kindergarten Kare Program, where she enjoyed hanging out with her friends before and after school.
High-quality early learning plays a major role in a child's healthy development and academic success. Affordable child care and early childhood education programs provide far-reaching social and economic value, improving school readiness, supporting parents' employment stability, and strengthening community well-being.