GECAC - Greater Erie Community Action Committee
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- HoursOPEN NOW
- Regular Hours:
Mon - Sun - Phone:
Main - 814-459-4581
ExtraTollFree - 800-769-2436
- Address:
- 18 W 9th St Erie, PA 16501
- Email:
- Link:
- Categories
- Social Service Organizations, Community Organizations, Housing Consultants & Referral Service, Social Services-Information & Referral Programs
- Services / Products
- Support Groups, Child Welfare, Tenant Services, Family Services, Assisted Living Referrals, Has Ecommerce, Documentation, Subsidized Housing, Counseling Services, Individual Services, Education & Information
- Payment Options
- Brands
- In response to the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 the Greater Erie Anti-Poverty Action Committee (GEPAC) was established in March of 1965, as a Community Action Agency mandated to sponsor economic opportunity programs in Erie City and County.
- Neighborhoods
- Downtown Erie, West Erie
- Accreditation
In response to the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 the Greater Erie Anti-Poverty Action Committee (GEPAC) was established in March of 1965
as a Community Action Agency mandated to sponsor economic opportunity programs in Erie City and County.
General Info
Community Action changes peoples lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community and are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other as they move from poverty to self-sufficiency. GECAC offers Aging Services, Education Service, GED Testing, Getting Ahead Program, Re-Entry. Emergency Services. In response to the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 the Greater Erie Anti-Poverty Action Committee (GECAC) was established in March of 1965, as a Community Action Agency mandated to sponsor economic opportunity programs in Erie City and County. Officially recognized by the City, County, and State; the Agency soon changed its name to the Greater Erie Community Action Committee (GECAC), and quickly developed a wide range of programs in pre-school education, employment, training, and youth activities.GECAC has steadily grown into a multi-faceted human and social service provider for educational, economic, and self-improvement assistance to residents in Erie, Pennsylvania.