Press Releases:  Background

This page was designed to offer a medium for displaying official press releases for the Greater Erie Community Action Committee, in order to inform the community and public about new programs and changes in issues that affect their lives.  

Current News Release:

"GECAC Area Agency on Aging Awarded for Ombudsman Program"  

GECAC Area Agency on aging is awarded the Formula for Success Award from the Pennsylvania Department of Aging.  GECAC's Ombudsman Program is the advocate for persons who reside in nursing homes, domiciliary care homes, assisted living and personal care homes in Erie County.  The Ombudsman Program provided double the State standard number of site vists in 2007.   

Accepting the Award from Wilmarie Gonzales, Director of the Bureau For Advocacy, Protection and Education of the Pennsylvania Department of Aging are:  Carolyn DiMattio, Debbie Mennecke, and Amanda Trenn of GECAC's Area Agency on Aging.