Aging With Pride Meeting with GECAC Presentation

On November 19, 2023, Ray Maholtz, Greater Erie Community Action Committee (GECAC) Deputy Director of Aging, presented services and opportunities for GECAC and the Independent Council on Aging (ICA) of Erie, PA. Caseworkers at GECAC's senior helpline, (814) 459-4581 ext. 400, can skillfully guide callers to access services and resources. Aging With Pride member Dale Allgeier joined GECAC's advisory board as a follow-up to the meeting. In addition, the Independent Council on Aging of Erie, PA, meets on the first Friday of each month. Aging with Pride member Robin Green is now serving as the group's representative to the group, with Kem and Pat as alternates. The Independent Council on Aging of Erie, PA, publishes an annual directory of services and resources. In addition to a listing in the directory, Aging With Pride has also purchased an ad in the 2024 edition. The directory is distributed throughout the year at service providers and senior resource fairs. Thanks to Ray, Erie Gay News will now be distributed at all seven senior centers in Erie County.

At the following Aging With Pride meeting on December 3, Central Outreach Wellness Center of Erie's Outreach Coordinator and Case Manager, Gabe Genua, presented info on the services and resources that Central Outreach provides. Several Aging With Pride members already access services at Central Outreach. Aging With Pride was very grateful for Gabe's informative presentation and appreciated his help being more aware of what the organization offers.