Happenings in York PA
Sully Pinos, BLOOM Business Empowerment Center, Rotary Club of York, PA, Meeting February 19, 2025
 
LOCATION:   
HYBRID MEETING - CCY & Virtual Meeting on Zoom
 
VIRTUAL REGISTRATION:  
To attend the VIRTUAL meeting on ZOOM for 02/19, please register at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrc-CprjMqHdKMd7d6lm0keM039_PMHbZZ 
 
Sully Pinos, Executive Director of YCEA’s BLOOM Business Empowerment Center (BLOOM),presents a recap of its work over these three years, as well as insights and what is ahead for BLOOM as it works toward becoming a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), further expanding its ability to deploy capital and resources to businesses and entrepreneurs across the area. 
 
Since its launch in February of 2022, BLOOM has impacted over 900 businesses, emerging as a key initiative of the York County 10-Year Economic Action Plan. With a mission to provide access to capital, education, and opportunities for entrepreneurs and small businesses—both new and existing—BLOOM has launched a range of educational programs, micro-grants, and lending initiatives to support businesses of all sizes. 
 
LUNCH TO INCLUDE:   Chicken Enchiladas, Chef's Choice of Starch, Fresh Fruit, Salad, Rolls, Beverages, and a Choice of Desserts
 
**SPECIAL NOTE RE: GUESTS: Due to CCY ballroom renovations, SPACE FOR GUESTS IS RESTRICTED AT THIS TIME. Please be mindful of this and limit guests for this meeting. Any guests must be pre-registered with the office before Tuesday afternoon. The guest lunch fee of $20.00 will be invoiced to your Rotary account. Walk-in guests cannot be accommodated. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. 
 
TIME - In Person at CCY
11:30am  Arrival and fellowship, Lunch
12:15pm  President Courtney will begin meeting
1:15pm    Meeting adjourned
 
TIME - "Virtual" Audience on ZOOM:
11:45am  Log in and fellowship/networking on Zoom
12:15pm  Virtual Meeting to begin. Program with Q&A until 1:15pm.   
Jenny Englerth, Family First Health, Rotary Club of York, PA, Meeting February 12, 2025
 
 
 
Rotarian Jenny Englerth, President/CEO of Family First Health (FFH), shares insights from her 20 years of leadership of York’s community health center. In 2025, FFH will mark an impressive 55 years of advancing health and well-being in our community. Jenny discusss the challenges, the successes, and the profound impact of these efforts. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the future of youth health in our community!
 
Jenny highlights FFH's dedicated efforts in child and adolescent health, a critical focus as school-based health centers continue to grow nationwide. With a strong emphasis on prevention, these centers are breaking down barriers to health access and changing lives for the better. For over 25 years, FFH has partnered with the School District of the City of York to improve health outcomes for our youth. 
 
Brian Grimm, United Way of York County, Rotary Club of York, PA, Meeting February 5, 2025
 

Rotarian Brian Grimm, President of United Way of York County shares some exciting updates about United Way of York County, including their re-energized programmatic initiatives in childcare, transportation, and financial wellness. He also shares upcoming opportunities to get involved with the York County community in 2025.