The following nonprofit organizations have contacted Leadership York looking for volunteer leaders like you who can help them make a difference. Please give one or more of these people a call or send an email for additional information.
Last Updated: February 23, 2010 |
Organization |
Contact Person |
Date of Request |
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York Benevolent Association
| Please call James E. Chiaruttini at 717-846-9800 or email: jchiaruttini@stockandleader.com. |
2/23/2010 |
| The York Benevolent Association has been an active civic and charitable organization in the York area since the Civil War. Its primary goal is to provide heating assistance and food to the less fortunate of our community. The Association is seeking an individual with a strong accounting background to fill the Treasurer position on its Board of Directors. The Board meets every other month on the second Thursday at 6:30 p.m. CPA credentials are preferred but not necessary. |
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York Art Association
| E-mail Bill Erwin, chair of the Nominating Committee at okra99@verizon.net. |
2/17/2010 |
The mission of the York Art Association is to encourage and develop interest in the visual arts. The organization is preparing a slate of candidates for Board officers for the 2010-2111 fiscal year. It is in need of an Elected Director and an assistant treasurer. Interested individuals are not required to be artists but it would be helpful if the Elected Director candidate has legal experience. |
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York Habitat for Humanity
| Contact Brian Davidson at the York Habitat Office: 717-854-6168 or email brian@yorkhabitat.org. |
2/15/2010 |
York Habitat for Humanity is looking for people with expertise in the following fields to serve on committees and possibly the Board of Directors.
- Construction / Architecture / Development
- Engineers
- Social Services (Working with the Hispanic Community and York city population)
- Clergy person with city connections
- Sales / Business Development / Fundraising
- Special Events Person
- Human Resource Professional
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Downtown, Inc.
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Sonia Huntzinger, 717-849-2331 or info@downtownyorkpa.com. |
2/11/2010 |
| Downtown, Inc. is looking for individuals who live or work in York's Business Improvement District to join its Board of Directors. Candidates should have an interest in marketing, economic development, event planning, or fundraising. Board meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month and last an average of 1 1/2 hours. |
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MJ Anderson's Loving Care, Inc.
| Interested persons can call 717-845-3149 or email mjalc@comcast.net. |
2/9/2010 |
MJ Anderson's Loving Care provides gracious and secure retirement living in a pleasant Christian environment at a reasonable cost. The organization is looking for individuals with backgrounds in accounting, fundraising, and medicine to serve on its Board of Directors. Board meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month at 5:30 P.M. at 2033 S. Queen St. York, PA. |
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Child Care Consultants, Inc.
| Interested individuals can contact Executive Director, Maureen Murphy, at mjeannettemurphy@yahoo.com or Board President, Rick Holberg, at rick@holbergdesign.com. |
2/9/2010 |
| Child Care Consultants, Inc., a non-profit child care resource and referral agency, is looking for new Board members, particularly individuals with marketing/communications and human relations skills. |
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HOPE for All Charter School
| Send a letter of interest along with qualifications to Malynda Maurer at ammaurer@hopeforallcs.org. The application process will be open until the positions have been filled. Please contact Malynda if you have any questions or need additional information. |
12/16/2009 |
| HOPE for All Charter School is a non-profit educational organization seeking qualified candidates to fill open positions on the Board of Trustees. Potential candidates should possess a passion for educating today’s youth using innovative and creative methods that will help prepare students to be model employees and life-long learners. |
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R.O.A.R
| Edna Moore, 717-235-6701 or 717-843-7003, email: emoore@emmlaw.com. |
12/09/2009 |
| ROAR (Responsible Ovarian Awareness Required)
is a 501 (c)(3) organization whose mission is to educate women to recognize the signs, symptoms and risk factors of ovarian cancer and acquire the knowledge to seek evaluation and treatment by qualified professionals. The organization holds fundraisers and provides speakers to various groups. ROAR is looking for Board Members and volunteers to assist with marketing and public relations efforts for events and a person to do the accounting for the nonprofit organization. The Board meets 3-4 times/year. |
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The Kidney Foundation of Central Pennsylvania
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For more information, call or email:
Sloan Auchincloss
800-762-6202
sa.kfcp@verizon.net |
11/18/2009 |
The Kidney Foundation of Central Pennsylvania is a regional 501(c)3 nonprofit health services agency dedicated to saving lives and promoting kidney health in twenty-eight counties in central Pennsylvania including York County. The organization seeks two or three individuals from York County to become regional advisors. Advisors who meet twice a year for lunch provide local input on leads on: funding sources, speaking engagements on organ transplantation, and media contacts.
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Vision of Hope
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For more information contact Patti Gilbert at the PA Coalition Against Rape Office, 717-728-9740 x 150 |
10/9/2009 |
| Vision of Hope is a project of PCAR (PA Coalition Against Rape), raising funds to stop child sexual abuse. The organization is looking for volunteers for its Special Events Committee – to plan the annual gala and silent auction which is held in April. Proceeds from the gala benefit programs in PA, including York County. Committee meetings are held by conference call during October-April. Volunteers are asked to help solicit donations, sponsorships and silent auction items, help arrange decorations and other logistics for the gala. The Vision of Hope Chair is Dr. Wanda Filer. The Honorary Gala Chair is Michele Ridge (former PA First Lady.) You can make a difference in the lives of children! |
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DreamWrights Youth & Family Theatre
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Contact Ann Davis at 848-8623 x222 or annd@dreamwrights.org. |
10/5/2009 |
| DreamWrights Youth & Family Theatre seeks board candidates: positive, committed individuals who work well with others, are good listeners, and believe in the growth of self-esteem through creativity and the arts. |
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The Goodridge Freedom House
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For more information contact Cindy Leiphart, Community Development Manager at Crispus Attucks Association, 717-848-3610 ext. 280 or email cleiphart@crispusattucks.org. |
9/16//2009 |
The Goodridge Freedom House was used as a stop on the Underground Railroad. Renovations of the Goodridge family home are being done to create a museum that will tell the story of the Goodridge family and of Underground Railroad activity in York. A dedicated group of individuals who will spearhead the efforts to get the museum open to the public is needed. Raising funds for the completion of renovations and to capitalize the endowment fund established at the York County Community Foundation will be required for the success of this project. |
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S.C.O.R.E.
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If you are interested in helping others transform their lives, build financial wealth, and enhance the community please call Beth Fowler at 717-968-1938, homestaging@bethfowler.com for more details. |
8/3/2009 |
SCORE, “Counselors to America’s Small Business,” is a nonprofit association that provides free business advice, mentoring, and training to America’s small-business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. If you enjoy coaching, consulting, & mentoring, SCORE offers you the ability to share your real life experiences, challenges & successes in the business world with those who want to achieve the goal of business ownership.
SCORE is also looking for the next generation of business advisors who would like to take their leadership skills & public speaking abilities to the next level. Volunteers should enjoy public speaking and be able to dedicate 3 - 5 hours a month to delivering SCORE's message. |
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Crispus Attucks
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For more information contact Amy Chamberlin, Development Director at Crispus Attucks Association, at 717-848-3610 x 248 or email achamberlin@crispusattucks.org. |
7/30/2009 |
| Crispus Attucks is nearing its 80th anniversary of serving the York community with programs such as child care, youth programs, affordable housing, senior programs, employment and training, community development, recreation, transitional center, and YouthBuild Charter School. It is seeking members to serve on our Special Events Fundraising sub-committee, with an urgency to help plan two big, exciting events scheduled for the spring of 2010. Interested individuals may also consider serving on the Development Committee, which oversees the Special Events Fundraising sub-committee as well as other fundraising functions such as the Annual Appeal, Planned Giving, and Donor Cultivation. |
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The Arc of York County
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For more information, contact Gregory Knox, Executive Director, at 717-846-6589 or gknox@thearcofyorkcounty.org. |
7/23/2009 |
The Arc of York County provides an array of services to individuals with intellectual disabilities residing in York County. The Arc of York County Board and The Arc Foundation Board are both in need of members. The Arc Board meets on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The Arc Foundation meets quarterly on the fourth Monday at 4:30 p.m. |
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