CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA COMMUNITY ACTION, INC.
Helping People, Changing Lives

Agency Background:

Community Action was initially established on November 14, 1965 and was incorporated as Central Pennsylvania Community Action, Inc. (CPCA) on December 14, 1967.

The organization embarked on providing services to families and individuals with low to moderate incomes in Centre and Clearfield counties. Today, we have six outreach office locations: Clearfield, DuBois, Bellefonte, Houtzdale, Philipsburg and Millheim. With locations throughout the two counties, CPCA is able to provide our programs and services to the communities, families and individuals we support.

Mission Statement:

Strengthening communities in Centre and Clearfield Counties by helping families and individuals to become self-sufficient.

Services:

Last year, CPCA served over 19,000 unduplicated individuals through our vast array of services.
CPCA's primary services include housing services, rental housing, case management, food services, heating and utility assistance, employment and training, consumer information and referral, and transportation services.

The following programs and services are offered through the following programs in Centre and/or Clearfield:

Weatherization, Crisis and LIHEAP emergency services

PA Accessible Housing Program (PAHP)

HOME Rehabilitation

Earned Income Tax Program (EITC)

Prom Closet

Housing Assistance Program (HAP or RAP)

Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP)

Work Ready Program

PA WORKWEAR

State Food Purchase Program - 18 Food Pantries

EFSP - Emergency Food and Shelter Program

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

Congregate Meal Program - Houtzdale

Customer Assistance Program (CAP) - Allegheny Power, Penelec and UGI