Overview
The Commission takes pride in its comprehensive and innovative approach to dealing with barriers to self-sufficiency. We work with individuals, families, business and property owners, other community-based organizations, and local, state and federal government elected officials and agencies. We'll do whatever needs to be done -- and even ruffle a few feathers on occasion -- to make sure that the "three-legged" stool of self-sufficiency is strong and sturdy.
Background & Beliefs
The Community Action Commission was chartered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on April 12, 1966 as a private, nonprofit anti-poverty agency. It has evolved into a community development agency that takes a comprehensive approach to individual, family, and neighborhood development.
The work of the Commission is defined by these core beliefs:
- Program decisions should be made on the basis of need, rather than funding streams,
- Identification of community needs must reflect the views of our clients and community groups,
- Respect and caring should be accorded every individual, should be reciprocal, and should transcend economic status.
- In addition to social services, we should include other community systems in both our formal and informal planning.
- A multi-system approach should be used to transform individuals, families and communities.
- All persons should have the opportunity for maximum growth and development, health, happiness, well-being, and economic self-sufficiency.
- Each individual has the ultimate responsibility for the quality of his/her own life.
- There should be a balance between direct service provisions and system-wide planning, development and advocacy.
- Fiscal viability must be strengthened and maintained in order to ensure agency effectiveness and flexibility.
- All segments of a community need to be aware of issues that limit advancement of individuals toward self-sufficiency.
- Cultural diversity must be incorporated into service delivery.
- Community service delivery networks need to be comprehensive and coordinated.
- A variety of services are available, but proper networking and communication are needed to facilitate access to them.
The Commission is funded in part by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development. Community Action Commission services and employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin or disability.
Our official registration may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
The Community Action Commission is a member agency of the Community Action Association of Pennsylvania, and part of a national network:
Client Demographics
The Commission works annually with approximately 4,000 families (unduplicated heads of household) whose household annual income must come with 125% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines (FPIG). Although of course men are served, the majority of our clients are single mothers between the ages of 24 and 44 whose annual family income is only up to 75% of the FPIG.
Demographics By County
Governance
Board of Directors
Linda A. Hicks, President
Chief of Staff to the Secretary
PA Department of Public Welfare
Terry Barley, 1st Vice President
Coordinator
Cumberland County Office of Aging and Community Services
Angelo Rodriguez, 2nd Vice President
Community Volunteer
Richard Lytle, Secretary
Executive Director
Cumberland Co. Assistance Office
John Sweigard, Treasurer
Community Volunteer
Camille Erice, Assistant Treasurer
Community Volunteer
Lori Dressler Lower
Director
Perry Co. Children & Youth Services
Dean Kline
Penn Venture Partners
Thomas R. Stone, Ph.D.
Consultant
The Franklin Consulting Group
Allen R. Westbrook
Vice President, Hbg. Area
UGI Utilities, Inc.
Ed Nielsen
City of Harrisburg
George Connor
Community Development Corrdinator
Dauphin County DCED
Christopher Rockey
Vice President, Community Development
PNC Bank
Stephen Brice
Day Care Parent
Phuong Tran
Business Owner
Yvon Watt
Edgemont Community Improvement Association
Omar Bucaram, Esquire
Deborah Vereen
Director
Organizational Effectiveness & Diversity
Giant Food Stores, LLC
References
Auditors:
Beard Miller & Co.
221 West Philadelphia Street
Suite E200
York, PA 17404
(717) 846-7000
Bankers:
PNC Bank
1301 Derry Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 231-3782
M & T Bank
1002 N. 7th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 213-3101
Attorneys:
McNees, Wallace and Nurick LLP
100 Pine Street
P. O. Box 1166
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1166
(717) 232-8000
Rhoads & Sinon LLP
1 South Market Sq.
P. O. Box 1146
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717) 233-5731
Financials
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