Earlier this week, we had the opportunity to volunteer with the incredible team at Note in the Pocket.

From sorting donations to connecting with the mission of curing clothing insecurity, it was truly a rewarding and meaningful experience to help make a difference.

We’re grateful to support an organization that has such a positive impact on local families.

Marketing Manager Brooke Hanford serves on the board, helping drive its impact to the community.

Brokers Brian Wallace and John Kerr and Marketing Manager Brooke Hanford attended the Greenhouse Scholars Glass Half Full event on Tuesday—an inspiring evening centered on expanding access to opportunity.

Since launching in North Carolina in 2018, Greenhouse has supported more than 30 Scholars from our state, connecting them with mentorship, funding, and career opportunities that ripple back into local communities.

We’re especially proud that North Carolina donors and leaders now serve on Greenhouse’s Development and Advisory Board, helping ensure this impact reaches students and families right here at home.

Moments like these create a ripple effect toward meaningful change—proving that when people come together with purpose, impact grows far beyond a single night. York is proud to be involved!

We were honored to sponsor (and attend!) last night’s Gift of Home Celebration with Oak City Cares. As a company, it means a great deal to support an organization making such a meaningful impact in our community.

Together, nearly $350,000 was raised to help homelessness in Wake County – an incredible reflection of what can happen when a community comes together with purpose. Proud to play a small part in a big mission.💙

Did you know that Southlight Healthcare is North Carolina’s largest single-site opioid treatment provider? After learning more about their incredible impact, our team came together to assemble 150 winter-prep bags for their clients. Each package included a scarf, warm hat, gloves, socks, hand warmers, and a personal note of encouragement—ready to help someone facing homelessness stay warm this season.

We’re proud to support SouthLight’s mission where no one is turned away and hope is offered to hundreds every day. Special thanks to board chair George York for making this opportunity possible.

At York Properties, we are committed to making a positive impact in our community. Recently, our staff had the opportunity to volunteer at Note In The Pocket, a local organization dedicated to providing quality clothing to homeless and impoverished children and families in need across Wake and Durham counties.

Like Note In The Pocket, we believe that it is unacceptable that children are limited in their educational and social development because they do not have appropriate clothes for school. Note in the Pocket partners with school social workers and human service agencies in the Triangle to distribute clothing to children and families experiencing homelessness and economic hardship.

The devastation our neighbors in Western North Carolina have faced in the wake of Hurricane Helene is unfathomable.  This week we collected donations and are honored to have a very small part in helping those in need. 💙

Big thanks to our HR department for organizing, spreading the word, and running this effort!

This week we honored those lives lost and families forever changed on September 11, 2001. As a proud sponsor of Activate Good‘s 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance, we enjoyed spending our morning beautifying the grounds and garden at Bugg Elementary School. We are very thankful to have employees who value giving back to the community in which we all live and work!

This month we collected new and gently used clothing to support Note In The Pocket whose mission – to clothe impoverished children and families with dignity and love – truly resonates with our group!

What we know about clothing insecurity is that when kids feel “out of place” or that they don’t fit in because of their clothing, they often lack the confidence to draw any attention to themselves – whether that’s raising their hand in class or making a new friend.

Thank you Note in the Pocket for all the work you do to clothe Wake (and now Durham) County school children in confidence!

Our Chief Financial Officer, Kris Bracy, has served on the Board of BELIEVE – Stroke Recovery Foundation since it was started in 2020. Her friends, Jennifer and Michael Erwin, established the foundation after Michael suffered a stroke. Their goal was to help others who have experienced strokes navigate the financial and emotional challenges of their journeys back to independence.

Kris is happy to serve on the Board because it is clear to her that the support the foundation provides makes a real and meaningful difference in the lives of stroke survivors and their families. She also knows firsthand how impactful it is to have support when dealing with a personal or family health crisis.

The BELIEVE Bash, which was the foundation’s first fundraiser, raised more than $117,000. There were approximately 200 people in attendance and York was a proud sponsor. Guests bid on silent auction items and enjoyed food from PoshNosh Catering.

Our President and CEO, George York, has been a supporter and volunteer with StepUp Ministry for several years. He serves as an active member of their development committee and joined their Board of Directors last year. StepUp Ministry graciously named George their Development Volunteer of the Year for all his hard work and efforts to support the organization.

StepUp Ministry is a non-profit organization that prepares people who are ready and willing to make positive changes in their lives in order to gain stability. Founded in 1988 by White Memorial Presbyterian Church, they consider themselves to be an interfaith community that helps individuals in Wake County transform their lives through employment and life skills training. Their vision is to be the premier resource in Wake County for people seeking to improve their lives and develop stable careers.

George is honored to receive this award and plans to continue his support for the organization. To discover ways you can make an impact on the community, visit StepUp Ministry’s website.