Hill-Evans: $2.2 million awarded for community improvements

Rep. Carol Hill-Evans    October 29, 2024 | 2:29 PM

YORK, Oct. 29 – New funding of $2,249,978 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority will support multiple community infrastructure and revitalization projects across the 95th Legislative District, state Rep. Carol Hill-Evans announced today. 

"This money is going to restore historic, treasured buildings in downtown York so they can once again be put to good use by the community," Hill-Evans said. "It's also going to make sure the parks and rec department and local police get resources they need, and that students are learning in safe facilities. I'm honored to help secure this state funding for the people I proudly represent in Harrisburg."

The grants were awarded by the CFA via one of two programs: the Statewide Local Share Account, which distributes gaming revenue to support regional projects in the public interest; or the Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program, which provides grants to public school districts and area career and technical schools for facility improvement projects and is administered by the state Department of Community and Economic Development.

The following grants were awarded in the 95th Legislative District:

  • $500,000 for York Suburban School District to replace the roof of Valley View Elementary School in Spring Garden Township. (PSFIG)

  • $500,000 for Community Progress Council to renovate the building that will serve as its new headquarters, making the organization’s services more accessible to the community. (LSA)

  • $349,978 for York College to renovate the blighted papermill on campus into an office space and training facility for MANTEC, a non-profit economic development resource center that helps small and mid-sized manufacturing companies grow and succeed. The college is partnering with MANTEC under its Knowledge Park initiative that fosters collaboration between local industry and higher education. (LSA)

  • $250,000 for CASA Inc. to renovate the historic building that will serve as its new welcome center for immigrant and Latino communities in the York region. (LSA)

  • $250,000 for Theatre Arts for Everyone to purchase the historic building at 250 E. Market St. to serve as a location for its programs. (LSA)

  • $150,000 for West York Borough to purchase a new dump truck and replace two aging police cars. (LSA)
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