April is Second Chance Month
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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.
Erie County Re-Entry Services and Support Alliance, better known as Re-Entry, is hosting a Zoom Forum to raise awareness about these barriers and unlock brighter futures for people with a criminal record.
Join us the last week of April each day 9 AM-9:30 AM to learn more about our vital program:
Monday, April 26 Topic: Re-Entry Program Overview Speaker: Helen Carter-Snell
Tuesday, April 27 Topic: Accessing the Re-Entry Program Speaker: Curtis Lofton
Wednesday, April 28 Topic: Paperwork/Utilizing Resources Speaker: Jordan Teribery
Thursday, April 29 Topic: Helping Clients Obtain Employment Speaker: Jesse Tate
Friday, April 30 Topic: Drug & Alcohol/Mental Health Speaker: Betty Meeder
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GECAC has Joined the COVID-19 Community Corps |
Our best path out of the COVID-19 pandemic is for every American to get a COVID-19 vaccination as soon as it’s available to them.
GECAC is working to build vaccine confidence in our community.
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Slow the Spread
- Building Vaccine Confidence
- Provide fact-based, scientific information
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AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparents Program
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 43 Foster Grandparents could no longer volunteer in classrooms. Thanks to a grant from AmeriCorps Seniors, volunteers are learning how to use electronic tablets to interact with students via Zoom and Microsoft Teams. In addition to volunteering virtually with students in the classroom, volunteers will also be able to continue required training.
Social isolation has become an issue for many, especially the elderly during the pandemic. The hope is that Foster Grandparents will once again be able to interact with children, friends and family. The interaction will reduce the feelings of isolation and depression.
Volunteer today! Visit our link for more information.
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AmeriCorps Seniors Retired Senior Volunteer Program
April 18-24 is National Volunteer Week. Thank you to our RSVP volunteers that have been helping our community throughout the pandemic. Volunteers are currently serving at:
- 4 NINE
- Asbury Woods
- Chosen International
- Sunshine Group
- Santa's Helper
- Second Harvest Food Bank
- Kearsarge Food Pantry
- West Millcreek Food Pantry
- GECAC Northwestern Senior Center
- GECAC Union City Senior Center
- GECAC Meals on Wheels
- GECAC Apprise Program
Volunteer today! Visit our link for more information.
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GECAC invites all Erie County residents to participate in our 2021 Community Needs Assessment Survey. The purpose of the Needs Assessment is to identify current strengths, needs, and ideas for future services in our community.
The Community Needs Assessment is a tool that provides GECAC with the means to capture information about our community, analyze the data, and identify the current challenges that need to be addressed within Erie County.
Conducting a Community Needs Assessment allows us to be less reactionary and more visionary in our work within our community.
Your input will help GECAC in the development and improvement of programs and resources that empower and provide individuals, families, and seniors the tools and opportunities to become resilient and self-sufficient.
Take our survey today!
It's easy, anonymous, secure, and will only take 10 minutes to complete. Thank you in advance!
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COVID-19 Learn. Know. Share. |
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All Pennsylvanians age 16 and older are eligible to be vaccinated as of April 13, 2021. *Note that at this time, only the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is approved for those age 16 and 17.
- Emotional Wellness Resources
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29th R. Benjamin Wiley & Walter L. Osborne
Memorial Golf Classic
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Monday, July 19, 2021
Lawrence Park Golf Course
Registration……….11 am
Shotgun Start……….Noon
Awards Banquet……….6 pm
Join us for an unforgettable day on the links at the annual R. Benjamin Wiley & Walter L. Osborne Memorial Golf Classic. Enjoy 18 holes on this incredible course that boasts beautiful views of Lake Erie. You and your foursome will also enjoy lunch, beverages, contests, and challenging games along the course. Your afternoon concludes with a celebratory awards banquet. The banquet will follow CDC guidelines.
Great golf for an amazing cause! Proceeds benefit the College Scholarship Fund. This fund enables Erie County students from ethnic minority, low-income families to attend college and gain a pathway out of poverty.
Sponsorships are available! Visit the link below for more information.
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Pam Masi Hired as New Division Manager |
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GECAC is pleased to announce that Pam Masi has been hired as the new Division Manager. Pam will be responsible for managing programs related to housing, employment and income, education and re-entry. She has an extensive background in managing non-profit programs and services. For more information about accessing services or volunteering please contact Pam at pmasi@gecac.org or 814-870-5406. Welcome to our team!
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In our community, older adults are a key source of strength. Through their experiences, successes, and difficulties, they have built resilience that helps them to face new challenges. When communities tap into this, they become stronger too.
GECAC Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is designated by the state to address the needs and concerns of all older persons throughout Erie County. We are the front door for aging services in your community. GECAC is staffed with skilled workers who provide information about services and also assist in obtaining access to those services.
Our mission is to coordinate and offer services that help older adults remain in their homes aided by services such as Meals-on-Wheels, in-home care, support for caregivers, senior centers, older adult protective services, and whatever else it may take to make independent living a viable option. By making a range of options available, we make it possible for older individuals to choose the services and living arrangements that suit them best.
Throughout May we will be honoring our older adults, and the volunteers and staff that assist them. Erie County is a Community of Strength!
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Phone: (814) 459-4581
Senior Helpline: (814) 459-4581 Ext. 400
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