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's other work, go to www.pec-cares.org.
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's other work, go to www.pec-cares.org.
Arts & Culture: Placemaking
PEC 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:
• Barnes West
• Heritage West
• Lola38
Contact: Latiaynna Tabb at lola38west@gmail.com
PEC 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:
• Barnes West
• Heritage West
• Lola38
Contact: Latiaynna Tabb at lola38west@gmail.com
Building Lancaster Avenue
PEC 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: Dante Leonard at dleonard@pec-cares.org
PEC 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: Dante Leonard at dleonard@pec-cares.org
Community Resources
PECCDC’s Community Resources Hotline connects callers with all the free services that PEC offers.
Programs:
• Public benefit sign-up
• Get health insurance
• Weekly food cupboard
• Employment help
• Free clothing shop
• Free credit repair
• Criminal Record Expungement clinics
Contact: Kevin Brown 267-777-5477 or kevinb@pec-cares.org
PECCDC’s Community Resources Hotline connects callers with all the free services that PEC offers.
Programs:
• Public benefit sign-up
• Get health insurance
• Weekly food cupboard
• Employment help
• Free clothing shop
• Free credit repair
• Criminal Record Expungement clinics
Contact: Kevin Brown 267-777-5477 or kevinb@pec-cares.org
Center for Digital Inclusion and Technology
PEC’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 more. Visit www.pec-cares.org/digital-inclusion
Programs:
• Free adult and youth computer & internet classes
• Public computer lab
• Low-cost internet
Contact: Nathan Kuruna (267) 777-5816 nkuruna@pec-cares.org
PEC’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 more. Visit www.pec-cares.org/digital-inclusion
Programs:
• Free adult and youth computer & internet classes
• Public computer lab
• Low-cost internet
Contact: Nathan Kuruna (267) 777-5816 nkuruna@pec-cares.org
Community Outreach and Planning
These efforts focus on connecting community members to each other, civic organizations, and resources, including healthy food access and wellness opportunities for residents.
Programs:
• Weekly food cupboard
• Lancaster Ave Jazz and Arts Festival
• Community meetings
• Special Events
Contact: Yolanda Braxton (267) 777-5893 ybraxton@pec-cares.org
These efforts focus on connecting community members to each other, civic organizations, and resources, including healthy food access and wellness opportunities for residents.
Programs:
• Weekly food cupboard
• Lancaster Ave Jazz and Arts Festival
• Community meetings
• Special Events
Contact: Yolanda Braxton (267) 777-5893 ybraxton@pec-cares.org
Housing and Repairs
PEC hosts home repair programs and connects homeowners to home repair grants, loans, and property tax discounts. PEC’s housing developments transform vacant buildings, houses, and lots into affordable housing opportunities for renters and owners.
Programs:
• Rental Assistance
• Housing Workshops
• Help with various home repair programs
• Affordable Housing
• Help with property tax relief programs
Contact: Kevin Brown (267) 777-5820 kevinb@pec-cares.org
Rentals: Shavone Whitman (267) 777-5832 swhitman@pec-cares.org
PEC hosts home repair programs and connects homeowners to home repair grants, loans, and property tax discounts. PEC’s housing developments transform vacant buildings, houses, and lots into affordable housing opportunities for renters and owners.
Programs:
• Rental Assistance
• Housing Workshops
• Help with various home repair programs
• Affordable Housing
• Help with property tax relief programs
Contact: Kevin Brown (267) 777-5820 kevinb@pec-cares.org
Rentals: Shavone Whitman (267) 777-5832 swhitman@pec-cares.org
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
• Outreach
Contact: Yolanda Braxton (267) 777-5893 ybraxton@pec-cares.org
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
• Outreach
Contact: Yolanda Braxton (267) 777-5893 ybraxton@pec-cares.org
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