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Erie, Pennsylvania is home for about 95k people and is the only city in PA that has port access to the Great Lakes. Erie is notorious for its harsh winters and massive amounts of snowfall each year accredited to the lake effect snow.

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Top 3 races by percentage:

White (non-hispanic) = 68%

Black or African-American = 16%

Hispanic or Latino = 8%

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Erie, PA is considered one of the poorest cities in the country. Zip code 16501 (an area in Erie City) is recorded as the 4th poorest in the entire United States.

The poverty percentage in 2022 in Erie, PA was 24.3% of people who were considered living below the federal poverty line.

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29% of children in Erie, PA live in single parent households which has major impacts on their ability to access adequate healthcare, education, partake in regular exercise and obtain healthy food options, etc.

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The city of Erie has seen overdose incidents increase by 196% and overdose deaths by 400% from 2019 to 2020.

This chart reflects the percentages of individuals by age whom have a substance abuse disorder issue.

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This link is a great resource that outlines and explains the city of Erie from the lens using the SDOH. It also describes the city's action plan to towards making positive change.

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Planet fitness offers many locations all across the city making it one of the most easily accessible gyms in the community. The convenience of being able to use multiple locations with your membership and being public transit accessible makes it one of the cheapest options in the city for commercial gym use. (cardio equipment, free weights and dumbbells, etc.)

Cheapest option:

$59 start up fee (one time fee)

$49 annual fee

$10 month

*no commitment/cancel anytime

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YMCA of greater Erie offers 5 locations around the city which grants its members access to commercial gym equipment (cardio, free weights and dumbbells, resistance machines, etc.), group classes and personal training. The YMCA of greater Erie is also a way for members to get connected with community offerings, events and support.

YMCA offers financial assistance for those individuals and families in need of support. Financial assistance is offered by a case by case basis, requiring applicants to show proof of need.

The YMCA also offers childcare services and summer events for the youth.

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Your Y experience may look a bit different these days, but know that we are doing all we can to create a welcoming, healthy and safe environment for all. You may find that you have to vary your routine - a hybrid of at-home, outdoor and at-the-Y activities.

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Presque Isle State park is a public park that offers many walking and hiking trails. It is a part of the waterfront on Lake Erie, and during the summer is open to the public for people to swim and enjoy the outdoors.

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Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

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Alerts

Marina EV Charging Stations to Close Temporarily

The Presque Isle State Park Marina EV charging stations will be closed to the public beginning September 27, 2023. This closure is due to the Marina Rehabilitation Project, which is tentatively scheduled to be completed June 6, 2024.

SPOT THE PROBLEM. The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that poses a serious threat to Pennsylvania's resources, businesses, and economy. To date, our park does NOT have these pests. Help us stay lanternfly free and stop the spread. Visit the Penn State Extension's Spotted Lanternfly website to learn how to identify it, report it, and inspect your vehicle or gear when traveling to and from the quarantine zone.

Presque Isle State Park is a 3,200-acre sandy peninsula that arches into Lake Erie. As Pennsylvania's only "seashore," Presque Isle offers its visitors a beautiful coastline and many recreational activities, including swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, bicycling, and in-line skating.

Presque Isle is a day-use park that provides year-round recreational opportunities. Overnight accommodations are available nearby.

The neck of the peninsula is attached to the mainland four miles west of downtown Erie. The park creates Presque Isle Bay, a wide and deep harbor for the city of Erie. The bay attracts many pleasure boats and worldwide freighters -- making Erie an important Great Lakes shipping port.

A National Natural Landmark, Presque Isle is a favorite spot for migrating birds. Because of the many unique habitats, Presque Isle contains a greater number of the state's endangered, threatened, and rare species than any other area of comparable size in Pennsylvania.

Whether you come to enjoy the sandy beaches, study ecological diversity, or learn about the historical significance of the peninsula, there is something for everyone at Presque Isle State Park.

Tom Ridge Environmental Center

The Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC) is the gateway to Presque Isle State Park, and the gateway to discovery.

This 65,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art, green-designed facility encourages visitors to experience the unique history and ever-changing, diverse ecosystems of Presque Isle State Park.

The Tom Ridge Environmental Center is open daily from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., except on major holidays and Sundays and Mondays from November 1 to March 31 when it is closed.

Built to symbolize the peninsula in its architectural design, the TREC opened during 2006 and is the first building in the Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks to earn a LEED silver certification rating.

This multi-functional building houses the park office, laboratories, and many opportunities for visitors.

An educational center at heart, TREC is dedicated to teaching visitors about Presque Isle and the many different forms of life that inhabit this unique peninsula. TREC also serves as a center for research, contributing to conservation efforts and promoting environmental awareness, helping to preserve the unparalleled beauty of Presque Isle.

Admission is free to the interactive exhibits and the 75-foot observation tower.

Seasons and Hours

The park is open every day of the year, 5:00 A.M. to sunset. Day use areas close at dusk. After sunset, only tenants and people engaged in evening driving are permitted in the park.

The Presque Isle State Park Office, located in the Tom Ridge Environmental Center, is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M., except for major holidays.

The beaches and other areas are open specific seasons and hours. Contact the park office for facility seasons and hours.

Reservations

Presque Isle State Park is a day-use only park. No overnight facilities are available, but picnic pavilions are reservable. Make online reservations or call toll-free 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday to Saturday.

Directions

Presque Isle State Park and the Tom Ridge Environmental Center can be reached by PA 832 north. The park can also be reached by boat. The road system within the park forms a loop approximately 13 miles in length.

GPS DD: Lat. 42.10964 Long. -80.15384

Special Event Guidelines for Presque Isle State Park

As a significant natural asset, additional guidelines have been adopted to protect the park's archeological, historic, and natural resources during special events:

Presque Isle State Park Special Event Guidelines and Application (PDF)

Special Event Application Only (DOC)

Learn, Experience, Connect

Environmental Education

The park offers a wide variety of environmental education programs. Through hands-on activities, guided walks, and evening programs, participants gain appreciation, understanding, and develop a sense of stewardship toward natural and cultural resources.

The Presque Isle curriculum allows students of all ages to explore the resources of the park.

The curriculum helps meet the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Environment and Ecology, Science and Technology, and others set by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

During the summer, Presque Isle State Park offers DCNR's DiscoverE program. Young learners explore the outdoors through structured play, reinforced by stories, and crafts.

Older youth participate in educational and recreational activities, and conduct special projects.

Public Programs

Environmental educators at Presque Isle offer educational and recreational programs throughout the year.

There are programs on history, art, wildlife, plants, and outdoor recreation.

Pontoon boat rides through the interior of the peninsula provide opportunities to view abundant wildlife and scenic views. Kayaking the lagoons is very popular.

Presque Isle Boat Tours

A scenic tour of Lake Erie is offered at the park. A concession is located at the Perry Monument. Contact the park office for prices and a schedule.

Scuba Diving

Recreational scuba diving is permitted in designated waters of Presque Isle State Park.

Divers must be certified and must register at the Public Safety Building to receive information on waters open for diving.

Snorkeling is prohibited in Presque Isle State Park waters.

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Two-plug, electric-vehicle charging stations are available for public use in the Tom Ridge Environmental Center, Beach 8, and Marina parking lots.

Please move to another parking space once your vehicle has been charged.

Access for People with Disabilities

This activity or structure is ADA accessible.

ADA accessible restrooms, picnic tables, fishing areas, swimming areas, and parking spaces have been designated throughout the park. The East Pier and West Pier areas feature spectacular views of Presque Isle Bay and the skyline of Erie. ADA accessible services are:

Fishing- East Pier, West Pier, North Pier, and Rotary Pavilion

Swimming - Beach #7 (Waterworks Beach) and Beach #8 (Pettinato Beach)

Picnicking - Beach #7 (Waterworks Beach), Rotary Pavilion, and Cookhouse Pavilion

Restrooms - Public Safety Building (Ranger Station), Rotary Pavilion, East Pier, West Pier, Perry Monument, and Presque Isle Lighthouse

The Tom Ridge Environmental Center also is ADA accessible.

If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit.

In an Emergency

Call 911 and contact an employee.

Directions to the nearest hospital are posted on bulletin boards and at the Public Safety Building and Tom Ridge Environmental Center.

Nearest Hospital

UPMC Hamot
201 State Street
Erie, PA 16550
814-877-6000

AHN Saint Vincent

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Alerts Marina EV Charging Stations to Close Temporarily The Presque Isle State Park Marina EV charging stations will be closed to the public beginning September 27, 2023. This closure is due to the Marina Rehabilitation Project, which is tentatively scheduled to be completed June 6, 2024. SPOT THE PROBLEM.

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Allegheny Health Network provides free healthy food options and nutrition counseling in the greater Pittsburgh community. They aim to make nutritious meals a reality for more families — regardless of your financial situation.

They do 30min sessions where they counsel individuals or families on shopping healthy foods and making good food choices that are realistic and family friendly. At the end of the 30min session the individual or family leaves with fresh fruit and vegetables, enough to last 2-3 days.

Contact Info:

Medical Office Building
Professional Building-Lower Level
311 W. 24th Street
Erie PA 16502

(814) 452-7043

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Healthy Food Center Locations, Hours & How to Apply | AHN

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For some people, accessing healthy foods can be a struggle. At our Healthy Food Center, we provide free healthy food options and more. Find information here.

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This is a great website/resource for finding food pantries that exist across the city for those who are struggling finding their next meal.

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Meals on wheels is a great organization that strives to fight senior hunger. They will shop and deliver groceries and/or meals for seniors that need assistance with receiving adequate food resources.

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Crossroads of Erie is an addiction recovery center for individuals who are suffering from excessive opioid use. They have multiple locations in the city and take all, if not most insurances which expands access to many.

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1611 peach street, suite 315
Erie, PA 16501

Suboxone

Sublocade

Vivitrol

Instant Intake

Toxicology

PA Center of Excellence

Nicotine Cessation

Care Coordination

Televisits

On Public Transportation Line

The Crossroads team of Erie, PA is ready to help you start your path to recovery from substance-use disorders. We specialize in medication-assisted treatment, and we are dedicated to providing the most accessible, convenient, comprehensive, and high-quality care available. We accept Medicaid, Medicare, and many commercial insurance plans at most of our centers. Your path to recovery begins here, and your success is our mission. Call Crossroads today to schedule a Tele Visit or an in-person appointment.

Crossroads Offers a Way Forward for People Struggling With Substance Use Disorder

Since 2005, Crossroads has been at the forefront of opioid addiction and opioid-use disorder treatment. Today, our family of doctors, nurse practitioners, counselors, and professionals remain dedicated to providing the highest quality treatment options available to combat the growing opioid epidemic. Our mission is focused: we exist to help people with substance-use disorders and mental-health illnesses get their lives back. We specialize in proven treatment that combines medication, counseling, drug screening, and a referral network to give you the best chance of a successful recovery.

At Crossroads, we use evidence- and measurement-based care to help people with substance-use disorders and mental-health illnesses. Our team will provide thorough medical and clinical assessments of your addiction, health, and history to better understand both your treatment and counseling needs. We use FDA-approved medications, like methadone/suboxone/sublocade, and vivitrol. These medications are then combined with customized care plans that include individual or group counseling, toxicology, and medical care directed by on-site physicians. We also coordinate with local agencies and service professionals to provide resources and other services.

At Crossroads, we take a comprehensive approach to treating people suffering from addiction to opioids. We developed an evidence-based treatment program that combines the use of medication-assisted treatment with consistent counseling to support your long-term recovery. Our programs take a comprehensive, three-pronged approach to treatment that combines medication, counseling, and toxicology. This strategy is what the Centers for Disease Control and the National Institute of Health consider to be the "gold standard" of care for opioid-use disorder. This type of treatment has a remission rate that's four times higher than other forms of treatment.

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At our Crossroads of Erie Opioid Treatment Center, we assist patients suffering from dependence on heroin, pain medication, or other opiates utilizing suboxone, methadone, vivitrol.

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This is a great program established as part of the opioid misuse prevention project in Erie. It is available and free for students and families who are enrolled in Erie's public school system. It works on addressing the following:

Strengthening parent/youth communication skills

Preventing teen substance abuse and other behavior problems

Increasing academic success for youth

Preventing violence and aggressive behaviors at home and at school

Understanding and handling peer pressure

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The Strengthening Families Program for Parents and Youth 10-14 (SFP 10-14) is a free, evidence-based, seven-week program offered by Family Services of NW PA. SFP 10-14 allows parents and youth to practice skills through learning games and family projects.

Skill-building sessions focus on:

Strengthening parent/youth communication skills

Preventing teen substance abuse and other behavior problems

Increasing academic success for youth

Preventing violence and aggressive behaviors at home and at school

As part of the Opioid Misuse Prevention Project, SFP 10-14 is available to all students ages 10-14 in Erie's Public Schools and their parents, guardians and/or caregivers.

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The Opioid Misuse Prevention Project offered by Family Services of NW PA addresses the opioid crisis by reducing the risk factors that lead to substance misuse and more. Learn more here.

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As THE largest medical corporation in the state of Pennsylvania, UPMC offers many services and clinics in the greater Erie community. Services including addiction recovery, substance abuse disorders, mental health, and more.

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Addiction is a chronic illness with biological, psychosocial, and spiritual factors.

Located in Erie, Pa., Addiction Medicine Services at Safe Harbor provides outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment to adolescents and adults who have substance use disorders.

Contact UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor

UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor
1330 W. 26th St.
Erie, PA 16508

Phone: 814-459-9300

Services Offered at UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor

We understand that people seeking recovery might be facing many issues.

Our services include:

Medical treatment for alcohol use disorder and opioid use disorder.

Group and one-on-one counseling services.

Peer support.

Mobile case management.

Screening for withdrawal.

Assessment to determine the right level of care.

Development of tailored treatment goals and coping strategies.

Addressing these concerns in a compassionate and coordinated manner is vital to your recovery.

Choose UPMC for Addiction Treatment Designed to Meet Your Unique Needs

Recovery from addiction is a personal process of abstinence and change. Matching treatment services to your unique needs is critical to returning to a healthy lifestyle.

In the Addiction Medicine Services program, you will work with your therapist to design a tailored treatment plan.

Your therapist will help you:

Recognize triggers.

Learn new coping skills.

Adjust to life in recovery.

Create a relapse prevention plan.

Repair relationships strained by substance use concerns.

Promote your new goals.

Define strategies for living a healthy lifestyle.

Our program uses evidence-based therapy and parts of the 12-step program to help the recovery process.

We also encourage loved ones to take part in planning and treatment. These supports are a helpful part of treatment and recovery.

We provide education on:

Coping strategies and techniques.

Relapse prevention skills.

Medication education and management.

Basic life skills.

Understanding substance use.

Identifying triggers and dealing with urges.

Building resilience.

Communication skills.

Mindfulness.

Goal setting.

Contact Us to Start Your Recovery Journey

We offer Addiction Medicine Services at our main location at 1330 West 26th Street.

We also have two satellite locations:

Your Hometown Health Partners
3910 Caughey Road, Suite 150
Erie, PA 16506

UPMC West Erie Medical Group
Peninsula Place
1600 Peninsula Dr., Suite 9
Erie, PA 16505

To learn more about starting your journey to recovery from addiction, call program director Jessianne Montie, LPC, at 814-451-2241.

Additional addiction and recovery resources

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Mercyhurst University is home of many grant programs that strive to promote and support child education and enrichment programs.

MEILA is an academy that was established in 2019, MELIA and intended as an after school and weekend enrichment program for students at Northwestern and Springfield Elementary.  The program serves students from K-2 and provides activities in STEM, ELA, movement, and more! MELIA is also responsible for establishing the Rising K preschool programs at Northwestern and Springfield Elementary.

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Funded by the 21st Century Learning Grant, Mercyhurst University established MELIA in 2019. MELIA is intended as an after school and weekend enrichment program for students at Northwestern and Springfield Elementary. The program serves students from K-2 and provides activities in STEM, ELA, movement, and more! MELIA is also responsible for establishing the Rising K preschool programs at Northwestern and Springfield Elementary. Both preschool programs run from February to August and are intended to prepare students for Kindergarten. The classes are co-taught by graduate students in Mercyhurst's Special Education program.

ACTIVITIES

STEM

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

ARTS

MOVEMENT

CONTACT MERCYHURST EARLY LEARNING INNOVATION ACADEMY

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Funded by the 21st Century Learning Grant, Mercyhurst University established MELIA in 2019. MELIA is intended as an after school and weekend enrichment program for students at Northwestern and Springfield Elementary. The program serves students from K-2 and provides activities in STEM, ELA, movement, and more!

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Yet another great resource that is offered by Mercyhurst University that is grant funded and aimed at supporting at risk children in the Erie School District. Carpe Diem academy is an after school program for K-2 students that helps promote educational growth and enrichment activities. This academy is ran by Mercyhurst University undergrad and graduate students who are seeking degrees and careers in the educational field.

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The Upward Bound program is a pre-college enrichment program designed to assist low-income and/or potential first-generation college students in furthering their education beyond high school.  The program provides a number of academic services to help generate the skills and motivation necessary to be successful in high school and ultimately enroll in college.

Upward Bound Program helps offer assistance to students giving them access to free tutoring, standardized test prep (SAT/ACT), test waivers, college application guidance, etc.

There are three primary criteria for Upward Bound eligibility:

1. Grades 9-12

2. Attend one of the participating schools

3. Parents did not graduate college and/or family income is within 150% of federal poverty guidelines

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How Does the Program Work?

Upward Bound consists of two components:
During the Academic Year

Attend weekly meetings with your Upward Bound Academic Specialist in your school.

Attend two Saturday sessions a month (November-May) at Pennsylvania Western University, Edinboro Campus (PennWest Edinboro). Free bus service is provided.

Attend subject enrichment classes in math, science, English, and foreign languages as well as awareness workshops and homework tutoring sessions while at PennWest Edinboro.

Enjoy a free lunch at the Van Houten Dining Hall on campus.

During the Summer Academy

Experience living on campus at PenthreeWest Edinoro for six weeks. You will arrive on Sundays and return home on Thursdays. Free bus service is provided.

Take subject-specific math and science classes that will match what you will be taking in the fall at your school.

Enjoy entertaining activities in the evenings such as sports, crafts, games, movies, and video game nights.

Enjoy field trips to other college campuses as well as cultural sites with free meals included.

Enjoy a three-day trip at the end of the Summer Academy. All expenses are covered.

Working collaboratively with two school districts in Erie County, our program offers services at the students' home schools and at PennWest Edinboro during the academic year and during a six-week summer session.

Enrollment

There are three primary criteria for Upward Bound eligibility:

1. Grades 9-12

2. Attend one of the participating schools

3. Parents did not graduate college and/or family income is within 150% of federal poverty guidelines

Become an Upward Bound Student
Upward Bound Application

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Help your child achieve their educational goals with GECAC's Upward Bound program in Erie, Pa, helping highly motivated high school students prepare for the challenge of college.

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The GECAC Work Ready Program utilizes a number of tools and resources to assist those who are ready to work at overcoming those short-term and long-term 'difficulties' that have hindered them from confidently gaining new skills, developing life-sustaining goals, and being better equipped with the basic skills leading to job readiness.

Enrollment:

Age 18 or older

Receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits

Eligibility for benefits is determined by the Erie County Assistance Office (ECAO), and a referral to the Work Ready Program is required.

To apply: go to https://www.compass.state.pa.us or visit the Erie County Assistance Office located at 1316 Holland Street, Erie, PA 16512

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Overview

Eligibility for enrollment in Work Ready is determined by the Erie County Assistance Office.

Upon enrollment, you will participate in program orientation, needs-based assessment, and be assigned to a case manager who will help you develop a structured, but personalized service delivery plan, and provide ongoing coordination of services for successful participation in the Work Ready Program. Important support services like childcare and transportation are initial benefits you can expect from program participation.

Intensive one-on-one case management and facilitation of pre-employment services

Coaching in life skills and basic job readiness training

Access to basic education services skills and more advanced skills training

Assessment of social, educational, and employment needs

Community service placements to enhance skills and build resumes

Employment development plans

Identifying referral resources and building team supports to address issues including behavioral health, issues related to drug and alcohol, and/or disabilities

Enrollment

Age 18 or older

Receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits

Eligibility for benefits is determined by the Erie County Assistance Office (ECAO), and a referral to the Work Ready Program is required.

To apply: go tohttps://www.compass.state.pa.usor visit the Erie County Assistance Office located at 1316 Holland Street, Erie, PA 16512

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Learn about GECAC's Work Ready program offered in Erie, Pa, helping those affected by temporary financial difficulties gain job readiness and develop life-sustaining goals.

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Each year, through GECAC's Housing and Rental Assistance program, 1,000 families that are homeless or near homeless avoid eviction or obtain housing.

GECAC will make payments to legitimate landlords on your behalf for rent costs (rent, security deposits, etc)

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Overview

GECAC offers emergency relief for rent payments for households experiencing a financial crisis impacting their housing, health, and safety. Financial assistance is available to help with rent to provide stability and prevent homelessness during a financial crisis. These services are offered to Erie City and County residents. Other eligibility conditions and restrictions apply.
Erie City and Erie County:

Homeless

Assistance with the security deposit and the first month's rent.

Call Erie County Care Management at (814) 743-5837. Ask to be referred to GECAC's Housing Assistance program.

Renter Being Evicted or Couchsurfing (moving from location to location with no fixed address, i.e. sleeping on friends' couches)

Up to $750 Assistance per year for families/ $500 for individuals

The financial assistance amount depends on the circumstances. Not all renters will receive a maximum of $750/$500.

Call Erie County Care Management at (814) 743-5837. Ask to be referred to GECAC's Housing Assistance program.

GECAC's Housing Assistance Flyer
3 Types of Assistance

Are You Homeless?
Someone homeless or near homeless must meet one of the following criteria:

Residing in a group shelter, domestic violence shelter, hotel or motel paid for by public funds, mental health, drug or alcohol facility, prison, or hospital, with no place to reside.

Someone who is living at home but is unable to stay due to domestic violence.

Verification that their children are being placed in foster care because of lack of adequate housing, or need for the reunification of a family if children are placed in foster care.

Living in a condemned building.

Has a court-ordered eviction notice due to loss of income

The inspector from the Bureau of Housing, City of Erie must certify substandard conditions of the building

Referral from outside agencies where temporary housing is established due to domestic abuse

Red Cross referral due to fire or flood

Living in the streets, cars, or doorways (verified by Homeless Case Management)

Participant Requirements

1. A Referral Form from:
Erie County Care Management
1601 Sassafras Street
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 743-5837

2. An eviction notice or complete a Homeless Certification form

3. Photo ID

4. Social Security Card for all members of a household

5. Letter from Social Security office

6. Verification of income for the last 30 days

7. A copy of the current signed lease agreement (if facing eviction)

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Avoid eviction or obtain a house with GECAC's Housing and Rental Assistance program, helping those that are homeless or near homeless find and secure affordable housing.

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The "e" is the City of Erie's public transit that has many routes that can take people around the greater city for an affordable cost.

Regular fare = $1.65 a ride

Reduced fare program = $0.80 a ride (any individual with a Medicare card or with proof of financial assistance)

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Click on the route names below to download a printer-friendly route schedule. Route colors coordinate with the system map. See system map here. See bus tracking information here.

In order to alleviate overcrowding of fixed-route buses, supplemental service is provided on days the Erie School District is in session. All supplemental service is open to the public. The EMTA does not operate on Sundays.

NO SERVICE on the following holidays:

Please be advised some routes will experiences services adjustments throughout the year but schedules will be made available and announced in advance.

*Schedules in other formats and languages are available upon request at emtamedia@ride-the-e.com.

*Route schedules that are not currently published on this page are not deemed accurate.

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ROUTES
Click on the route names below to download a printer-friendly route schedule. Route colors coordinate with the system map. See system map here. See bus tracking information here. In order to alleviate overcrowding of fixed-route buses, supplemental service is provided on days the Erie School District is in session. All supplemental service is open