The COVID-19 pandemic has shown how crucial the Greater Erie Community Action Agency is to Erie County’s resilience. GECAC has emerged as a critical first-responder when families and communities need our support the most.
Throughout it all, GECAC has been standing strong, working with partners, supporting our community in creative ways, and making a difference in the lives of struggling families.
How can YOU help GECAC do more? Please send a gift today.
Behind the flickering lights, the presents and the food, Christmas is a time of stress and sorrow for many families. Let us celebrate the season with love in our hearts.
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Danny Jones Receives Prestigious Award |
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Danny Jones, Chief Executive Officer of GECAC, was awarded the Medaille D'Or Award by Saint Mary's Home of Erie.
This prestigious award was given for his meritorious service as a member of the board of directors.
Congratulations!
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Giving Tree Provides Gifts for Clients |
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GECAC's 7th annual Giving Tree program has collected nearly $20,000 worth of gifts for our clients. Churches, schools, businesses, GECAC employees, and community members donated a wide range of items. More than 360 children, seniors, men, and women will have presents on Christmas morning. Gifts range from microwaves, towels, and shoes to dolls and crayons. Thank you to all of our donors!
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GECAC has two fantastic job openings in our finance department. We're looking for great people with an accounting background who share our passion and want to be part of our team. Review the job announcements below. To apply, please visit Career Opportunities - GECAC .
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GECAC operates the only GED® test site in Erie County. As Erie County's anti-poverty agency, GECAC understands that obtaining the GED® credential is the first step toward self-sufficiency and a way out of poverty.
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Congratulations to Saundra Green, who earned her GED in November.
Saundra began her GED journey at GECAC while working at Popeye's. During the pandemic, she continued her studies virtually.
Saundra would like to pursue a career in the medical field. GECAC is rooting for you!
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Volunteer for GECAC Meals on Wheels of Erie County |
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Volunteer to deliver meals in your neighborhood. Seniors throughout Erie County are counting on you! Watch the video below to learn more.
When you are a GECAC Meals on Wheels volunteer, you deliver much more than a hot meal - you provide a human connection. A typical volunteer route takes about one hour to complete. This one hour affects the lives of so many of our neighbors in need throughout Erie County. For many of our homebound neighbors, you will be the only person they will see or speak with all day. This special delivery gives them a reason to get up in the morning, something to look forward to, and a reminder to take care of themselves.
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Friday, December 31, 2021, is the deadline to apply for rebates on property taxes and rent paid in 2020. The rebates will benefit eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older. Visit Property Tax/Rent Rebate.
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Call our Senior Helpline: If you are a senior or a family member and don't know where to begin to get assistance or information, GECAC has a helpline just for you. To speak directly to a counselor that will help guide you please call: (814) 459-4581 ext. 400
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Every person has dignity and potential. But approximately 1 in 3 American adults has a criminal record, which limits their access to education, jobs, housing, and other things they need to reach that potential. Re-Entry is here to help unlock brighter futures for people with a criminal record. Visit Re-Entry
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Summer JAM Student Wins $250 |
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Congratulations Haleigh Burlew. Haleigh excelled in Summer JAM and actively provided feed-back to the program to ensure future students have a wonderful experience. She is the winner of the $250 Visa Gift Card!
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Left to right: Haleigh Burlew, Summer JAM student and Desiree Higley, GECAC Summer JAM Manager.
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Employee Service Recognition |
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Ernest London, Area Agency on Aging, 35 Years at GECAC
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35 Years
Ernest London
30 Years
Diane Shannon
20 Years
Karine Grigoryan
Regina House
15 Years
Rosan Adkins
Deborah Gruver
Kelli Meerhoff
10 Years
Bridget Adams
Daniel Fuhrman
Brian Mitchell
5 Years
Karleen Burns
Raushani Goodwine
James Harper
Michelle Hutchings
Jesse Tate
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GECAC is a non-profit organization that relies on community support—from people like YOU—to help families and individuals facing isolation and hardship. Together, we will get our community through this hard time.
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Left to right: Danny Jones, GECAC, and Josh Berg, Northwest Savings Bank. Thank you to the Northwest Charitable Foundation for generously donating $2,500 to help fund programs that help move people from poverty to self-sufficiency.
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Left to right: Danny Jones, GECAC, and Bob Paris, First National Bank.
Thank you to First National Bank for contributing $17,500 to fund K-12 tuition scholarships through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit.
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Phone: (814) 459-4581
Senior Helpline: (814) 459-4581 Ext. 400
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