People's Emergency Center

People's Emergency Center is a community of concerned citizens with a shared belief in the equality, dignity and worth of every person. We recognize homelessness and poverty as systemic issues that require community responses. Partnering with community members, funders, government at the local and national levels, and the business community, we ensure that all families have access to the services, housing, income, education and technology they need to achieve and maintain independence.

PEC's comprehensive co-located services break the cycle of homelessness by helping families achieve permanent stability and self-sufficiency. Grounded in 32 years of experience servicing homeless families in Philadelphia, PEC's program provides families with case management; emergency shelter, food and clothing; transitional housing; on-site child care and health care services; specialized after school and summer enrichment programs; mental health services; parent education; welfare-to-work services; and housing counseling. Thirty percent of staff are formerly homeless and become role models, showing parents by example that independence is possible. For homeless mothers, children and teens, PEC is not only a place where the basic needs of food and shelter are met, but also a community where minds and spirits are nurtured through responsive services and programs. "

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