About Us

Made by Nonprofits, for Nonprofits.

The White Rose Leadership Institute is here to support York County's nonprofit community.

In 2017, alumni of the York Federal Fellows Program sought to expand their impact by organizing a county-wide day of giving. This resulted in Give Local York, first held on May 4, 2018. In just 24 hours, the event raised $1.47 million for 211 nonprofits - a clear signal of the community’s need for the annual event. Following the success, the Fellows established the White Rose Leadership Institute, a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to cultivating leaders and strengthening philanthropy in York County.

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Local Giving Starts Here 📍

The pace of change in our community is swift. To ensure that everyone who lives in York County has opportunities to flourish, our nonprofit sector must be robust — and robustly supported. That's where Give Local York and GLY365 steps in.

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GLY365

York County's nonprofit directory

It's the same love and passion of Give Local York. That's the idea behind GLY365 — this powerful, year-round giving platform that helps local people discover local nonprofits aligned with their values.

Each nonprofit profile on GLY365 is updated annually with information about programs, leadership, impact, and more, making local giving easier and more informed.

Beyond connecting donors to causes, GLY365 supports the White Rose Leadership Institute’s efforts to strengthen our region’s nonprofit sector. The data collected helps us understand trends and work toward a sector that’s more equitable, inclusive, and reflective of our community.

Give Local York

24 Hours to Give Where You Live

Give Local York is York County’s annual celebration of generosity, connecting donors with local causes they care about most.

Since 2018, more than 13,000 donors have helped hundreds of nonprofits across York County raise over $30 million. With online donation minimums of $5 - even small donations, when given together, make a big impact.

Though the giving peaks in early May, the impact lasts all year. We use Give Local York to better understand and strengthen our local nonprofit sector. And it’s working: 74% of nonprofits say their visibility has increased, and 76% feel more connected to the sector, thanks in part to the partnerships, donor engagement, and community spirit Give Local York helps spark.

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Make Your Impact

When you contribute to the White Rose Leadership Institute's profile on GLY365, you build a more just and vibrant capital area and foster positive, systems-level change.

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Our Team

Meet the group of people behind these efforts, including the Board of Directors and staff of the White Rose Leadership Institute

Board of Directors

Joyce Santiago, Affordable Housing Advocates (YFF '18), Chair
Tom O'Connor, PA AG Discovery Center (YFF '19), Vice Chair
Tim Workinger, Warehaus, Treasurer
Kevin Appnel, York County Alliance for Learning
Eric Chase, Children's Aid Society
Vickie Everhart, Krouse Travel
David Gonzalez, York County Economic Alliance
Aubrey King, McConkey Insurance & Benefits
Carly Legg Wood, York College of Pennsylvania Center for Community Engagement
Christy Renjilian, Community Connections for Children (YFF '18)
Jackie Summers, Retired (formerly Penn-Mar Human Services) (YFF '20)
Bob Pullo, Retired (formerly York Federal Savings & Loan), Founder

Staff

Lisa Barshinger, Executive Director
Kasey Lofties, Give Day Director
Meg Yohn, Community Impact Coordinator

Thank you for joining us to support the causes you 💛 in York County — on Give Local York and year-round.

If you have questions about our work, please reach out to our team. We are happy to assist!

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Contact Us

Have questions about Give Local York, GLY365, or how else you can support your local nonprofit community? Please connect with your team of local philanthropic experts at the White Rose Leadership Institute.