The grants will be given to local charities and organizations, but ideas for how the funds could be used are still very fluid, says Natalee Colón, another committee member.
Natalee, Vice President of Human Resources at York Water Company, says that freedom to work in collaboration with YCCF is exciting, and she looks forward to supporting new initiatives that make York a better place.
“There are a lot of people doing good work in our community, but they don’t have the resources of larger organizations, and the grant process can be intimidating,” Natalee says. “Historically, they have been overlooked. We have an opportunity to change that.”
The Racial Equity Fund is just one step in how YCCF hopes to eliminate biases and be intentional about creating equity in grantmaking.
“It’s not easy for organizations to look inward and find their shortcomings,” Lisa says. “But doing that creates change. It makes York a more thriving community. Our work here is just beginning.”
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