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Eastern York County JANUARY 22, 2020
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
Libraries To Celebrate Young Readers And Their Families
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The celebration will include storytelling by award-winning author Anthony D. Fredericks and children’s author M.J. McCluskey. The authors’ books will be available for purchase and signing. STEAM stations will be set up in the Family Place, providing hands-on opportunities for families to explore and experiment. Families are invited to register their children for the free 1000 Books program during the celebration. The 2020 session of the program is six months from its graduation ceremony in July, but there is still time to participate, according to York County Libraries director of youth services Paula Gilbert. Additionally, current participants who have reached reading milestones may collect their achievement prizes during the event. Light refreshments will be served. Any questions about the celebration should be directed to Martin Library youth services staff at
York County Libraries will hold a 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Midway Celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, in the Children’s Library Family Place at Martin Library, 159 E. Market St., York. The event is free and is geared to children from birth through age 5 and their families.
RESIDENTIAL DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL LEAD Full-time position as the Lead Direct Support Professional in a residential program; includes direct care of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. $
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717-849-6942. The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten early childhood initiative encourages parents to read 1,000 books with their children before the children start kindergarten. Families read at their own pace, and the 1,000-book goal can be reached done in as little as one year if families read three books per day. The York County Libraries program is an offshoot of a national initiative. Children from the day they are born to the day they start kindergarten can participate. There is no cost, and all that is needed to participate is a free York County Libraries card. Registration is ongoing at local See Library Event pg 2
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Martin Library children’s services manager Trish Bissett (left) shows siblings Anthony (center) and Rosie Nowak a sticker picture printing from an instant camera as part of the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten registration process. Each child who registers for the program gets his or her picture placed in a 1000 Books passport to record reading achievements.
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Organizations Receive Grants
Full-time position ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
To address health issues of the residents of York and its surrounding communities, Memorial Health Fund, a supporting organization of the York County Community Foundation, recently awarded $239,360 in grants to 14 York County organizations. American Red Cross received $25,000 for biomedical scales to alleviate waste and allow more efficient blood collection from donors. Bell Socialization Services Inc. received $10,000 for on-site LPN services to consult with the homeless families and individuals the organization
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serves, giving them access to cover their basic health needs and connect them to primary care providers. Crispus Attucks Association received $30,000 to educate and empower economically disadvantaged children through health activities, while strengthening families with engagement opportunities. Family Promise of York PA received $30,000 for emergency shelter, medical and mental health service referrals to families with children in York. Help for Oncology Problems and Emotional Support (H.O.P.E.) received $20,000 to design and launch HOPE Haven, a cancer respite retreat to improve mental, spiritual and physical well-being for individuals undergoing cancer diagnosis and treatment, at a secluded home in York County. Hospice & Community Care received $25,000 for a community initiative to strengthen end-of-life care that will increase hospice services utilization and enhance the quality of life of York citizens facing serious illness. See Grants pg 2
Lise Levin (left), vice president of community investment, York County Community Foundation, recently presented a grant to Amy Jansky, executive director of Pappus House. The
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