Mark Myers
Transportation Manager/
Program Management
Since arriving at PCA almost 18 years ago, I have transferred to four departments, and held five different positions. PCA has consistently offered me the opportunity to continue to upgrade my skills, and face new challenges.
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PCA is a non-profit agency established in 1973 to serve as the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for Philadelphia County. With a stated mission to improve the quality of life for older Philadelphians, our staff works together to help Philadelphia seniors in all walks of life achieve optimal levels of good health, independence and productivity. Among our many support services are long term care and community based programs.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania designated PCA as the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for Philadelphia in 1973. Today, PCA is the largest of the 52 AAAs in Pennsylvania and the fourth largest in the United States.

Our Mission
PCA’s mission is to improve the quality of life for older and disabled Philadelphians, assisting these individuals in achieving maximum levels of health, independence, and productivity. This mission is carried out through advocacy, planning, program development, and service coordination.

Our Funding
A private, non-profit organization, PCA is funded in part by the federal Older Americans Act, Medical Assistance and the Pennsylvania Lottery, all channeled through the Pennsylvania Department of Aging.

Our Work
Guided by our Board of Directors and an Advisory Council, PCA employs close to 700 people and contracts with more than 180 service providers, contractors and vendors to deliver social support and health services to more than 100,000 consumers each year. Services include advocacy, employment assistance, health promotion, home repair, information and referral, legal assistance, long term care, home delivered meals, protective services, senior community centers, transportation, and many more. Special consideration is given to those with the greatest social, economical and health needs.

Fast Facts

  • PCA is the largest of 52 AAAs in Pennsylvania and the fourth largest in the United States.
  • PCA funds 24 senior community centers and 12 satellite meal programs in neighborhoods throughout Philadelphia.
  • More than half of those served by PCA are minority individuals and 32% are below poverty level.
  • Approximately 95,000 callers each year are assisted through the PCA Helpline, an information and referral service.
  • Annually, PCA provides home care to more than 13,000 people. Many of PCA’s care at home services help people stay in the community despite disabilities or chronic conditions.
  • Annually, PCA performs more than 20,000 assessments for individuals in need of long term care services.
  • The largest purchaser of meals in the city after the Board of Education, PCA provides more than 2 million meals to older Philadelphians each year.
  • More than 2,800 Seniors receive legal services annually from organizations funded by PCA.
  • Employment and volunteer programs funded by PCA service more than 1,500 people annually.


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