Community Progress Council welcomes Kim Soderberg as Director of Community Relations

Community Progress Council welcomes Kim Soderberg as

Director of Community Relations

York, Pennsylvania – May 28, 2026

Community Progress Council (CPC) is pleased to announce the hiring of Kim Soderberg as its new Director

of Community Relations, a leadership role focused on strengthening community partnerships and securing

the resources needed to sustain and grow CPC’s life-changing programs.

Soderberg brings a strong background in nonprofit development, grant writing, and community

engagement. Most recently, she served as Development Manager for the Appell Center for the Performing

Arts, where she led a nearly 1,000-member donor program and served as the organization’s primary grant

writer. She also spearheaded major fundraising campaigns, including Give Local York, and led strategic

donor cultivation and innovative engagement efforts.

In her new role, Soderberg will lead Community Progress Council’s grant strategy, identify and pursue new

funding opportunities based on program outcomes, and collaborate across departments to strengthen

community relationships and expand awareness of CPC’s impact. She will also play a central role in

advancing resource development efforts, supporting community outreach initiatives, and helping ensure

the long-term sustainability of CPC’s programs.

“Kim’s strategic mindset and her passion for connecting people to purpose make her an exceptional

addition to our leadership team,” said Tom O’Connor, Chief Development Officer at Community Progress

Council. “Her ability to identify new opportunities for support will help ensure our programs continue to

thrive and expand, reaching more individuals and families across York County.”

Soderberg is also deeply involved in the community, currently serving as a board member of the

Confronting Racism Coalition, a council member for the Women’s Business Center Organization, and as a

Downtown Inc. Ambassador. Known as a connector and collaborator, she is committed to building inclusive

partnerships that strengthen the community.# # #

About Community Progress Council

Founded in 1965, Community Progress Council is York County’s nonprofit community action agency, whose

mission is to empower individuals and families to move toward self-sufficiency and advocate for change to

promote community growth. Having celebrated 60 years in 2025, Community Progress Council goes

beyond emergency stopgaps to provide comprehensive, integrated services for low- and moderate-income

people of all ages. Connected by client-centered coaching, programs include early childhood education

through Head Start, Early Head Start and Pre-K Counts; housing and financial education; nutrition support

and education via the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program; Community of Hope family resource

centers at Hannah Penn and Hanover hub locations; and the agency’s Self-Sufficienc