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Supporting
Low Income Community in Erie

Established in

1968

Projects Initiated

35+

Families Supported

8000+

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PROGRAMS.

Youth Enrichment

Focused on bringing out the best in participants, children and youth to become more engaged in school, develop stronger bonds with their community.

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Women - WICs & MHEDS

WIC supports and safeguards the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk. It provides nutrition education and counselling.

Active Adults

Providing the community-based support necessary for our seniors to live independently, in their own homes. Seniors, age 60 and over, and their spouse, regardless of age are eligible. 

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Team

TEAM.

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Samella Hudson-Brewton, BSW, MA

Executive Director

Administration
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Karen Grettler

Planner

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Jan Rapoza

Bookkeeper

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Joel Tuzynski 

Development Specialist

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Paul Bressan

Finance Director

Programs - Active Adult
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Blanca Velez

Active Adult Assistant

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Krishonda Troop

Active Adult Cook

Programs - Youth Team
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Timothy Ward

Youth Director

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Nygee Grayson

Recreation Coordinator

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Nena Hudson-Estrella

Activities Aide

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John Woodward

Outreach Aide

Catherine Taylor
Catherine Taylor

Education Aide

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Terry Owens

Enrollment Clerk

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Salena M. Gavin

Prevention Specialist

Maintenance
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Arthur "Sonny" Geary

Janitor

21st Century
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Terry Lang

Director

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Erick Jordan

Data Entry Manager

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ADDRESS

Bobby Harrison Way

2021 East 20th Street
Erie, PA 16510

PHONE

814-898-0400

EMAIL

kgrettler@thejfkcenter.org

EIN

23-7063735

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