The Grotto Community Center began as an idea to hold space for collaboration between creatives and small business owners of all types in South Central PA.
The Grotto Community Center was located on Continental Square in york, PA from 2019 - early 2025. The organization is now located in our forever home at 17 e. philadelphia St.
Maya Eiben, Community Manager
A passionate creative, Maya brings a deep love for photography—especially documentary and band photography—to our vibrant community.
When she’s not behind the front desk, you’ll likely find her capturing moments around downtown York or at local music venues. A true music enthusiast, Maya has spent time on the road as a professional tour photographer and recently returned from serving as the Wolman Photography Fellow at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She is currently pursuing her BFA in Photography at SCAD.
Maya is excited to connect with The Grotto’s members, support their creative pursuits, and help foster a thriving artistic community. If you ever want to chat about photography, music, or the creative process, she’s always happy to share ideas and inspiration!
GROWTH INTO THE FUTURE
The Grotto began as a vision: for isolated creatives and entrepreneurs to work together in community. The organization has always maintained a forward-thinking mindset, and our growth method is no different. In partnership with Grotto Community Benefit, LLC - a social enterprise, mission-backed business - we will be growing into a new location, the Grotto Commons (formerly Rudy Art Glass), situated a block away from our current location.
The Commons is our exciting next step toward maximizing our impact footprint in York. We are dreaming big by asking the question, what if?
Will you join us?
Board of Directors
Alexa Born
Alyssa Gross
Chelsea Foster
Rahad Khan
Sharee McFadden, Vice President
Trisha Melikian
Hunter Schenck
Benjamin Spangler, Secretary
Gregory Timmons, President
Skyler Yost, Past President