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The People’s Emergency Center’s mission is to nurture families, strengthen neighborhoods and drive change in West Philadelphia. PEC offers more than 250 affordable housing units, job training, parenting and early childhood education, financial education and planning, life skills and technology coursework. PEC seeks to change the life trajectory for the women and children who seek its services and inspire them to aspire to new heights.

The PEC Community Development Corporation (PECCDC) programs respond to community needs and build on neighborhood assets to help bridge the digital divide, expand mixed-income housing opportunities, stimulate economic growth, create wealth, and improve the quality of life for all West Philadelphia residents.

To find out more about PEC, go to www.pec-cares.org

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Arts & Culture

PECCDC focuses on amplifying the existing arts community by supporting many arts initiatives in West Philadelphia. Galleries, film screenings, live music shows and family events occur monthly along Lancaster Ave, bringing out neighbors and visitors alike. 

Programs:
• Second Fridays on Lancaster Ave
• Lancaster Ave Jazz and Arts Festival
​• Neighborhood Time Exchange

Contact: Kevin Musselman (267) 777-5824  kmusselman@pec-cares.org

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Building Lancaster Avenue

PECCDC works to improve the Lancaster Avenue commercial corridor through public events that bring shoppers to the district, connecting existing businesses to technical assistance, and creating and marketing available properties to new quality businesses.

Programs:
• Second Fridays on Lancaster Ave
• Business resources
• Business association meetings
• Available properties

Contact: Yolanda Braxton  (267) 777-5843  ybraxton@pec-cares.org

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Community Resources

PECCDC’s Community Resources Hotline connects callers with all the free services that PEC offers. (267) 777-5477

Programs:
• Public benefit sign-up
• Get health insurance
• Weekly food cupboard
• Employment help
• Free clothing shop
• Free credit repair
• Criminal Record Expungement clinics





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Center for Digital Inclusion and Technology

PECCDC’s Center for Digital Inclusion and Technology (CDIT) offers free computer training programs for students of all ages, connects people to high-speed internet at a low cost, and provides open access to a computer lab four days a week. Youth participants receive a free refurbished computer when they graduate from a CDIT after school program.

Programs:
• Free adult and youth computer & internet classes
• Public computer lab
• Low-cost internet


                                                                                                            Contact: Nathan Kuruna (267) 777-5816  nkuruna@pec-cares.org

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Health and Wellness

Improving cleanliness, safety, and community health are priorities of PECCDC’s economic development strategy. These efforts focus on creating a welcoming environment on Lancaster Ave, providing healthy food access and wellness opportunities for residents.

Programs:
• Weekly food cupboard
• Neighborhood cleanup
• Anti-litter projects
• uGo fitness program
• Tree planting

Contact: Kevin Brown (267) 777-5820  kbrown@pec-cares.org

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Housing and Repairs

PECCDC hosts home repair programs and connects homeowners to home repair grants, loans, and property tax discounts. PECCDC’s housing developments transform vacant buildings, houses, and lots into affordable housing opportunities for renters and owners.

Programs:
• Housing Workshops
• Help with various home  repair programs
• Affordable Housing
• Help with property tax relief programs

Contact: Kevin Brown (267) 777-5820 kbrown@pec-cares.org
Rentals: Shavone Whitman  (267) 777-5832 swhitman@pec-cares.org

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Community Connector Programs

Community Connectors engage residents to help improve lives and strengthen neighborhoods. They share information about events, resources and opportunities for families. Community Connectors reach people wherever they are, whether at the supermarket, child care center, library, hair salon, school or home. Through conversations and surveys, they get to know their neighbors, connect them to resources, and find out what's needed in the community.

Programs:
• Food Cupboard
• Community Drop Spots

                                                                                                              Contact: Cass Green (267) 777-5893 cgreen@pec-cares.org 

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Community Connector Environmental Services

The C.C.E.S. has been formed to sweep and clean Lancaster Avenue from 38th to 42nd streets. Their message to the public is "If you are on Lancaster Avenue, treat it like your home. It is a reflection of who we are, so we want to care for it."

Contact: Yolanda Braxton (267) 777-5843 cgreen@pec-cares.org 


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Philadelphia, PA 19104
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