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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.

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 Work
Guided by its Board of Directors and an Advisory Council, PCA employs over 650 people and contracts with over 100 community organizations and service providers to deliver a variety of social support and health care services to 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.
The PA Lottery is the primary source of funding, channeled through the Pennsylvania Department of Aging.
PCA funds nearly 50 senior community centers and satellite programs in neighborhoods throughout Philadelphia.
More than half of those served by PCA are minority individuals and 32% are below poverty level.
Almost 100,000 callers each year are assisted through the Senior Helpline, PCA’s information and referral service.
Annually, PCA provides home care to more than 12,000 people. Many of PCA’s long-term care services help people stay in the community despite disabilities or chronic conditions.
Annually, PCA provides 8,000 — 10,000 assessments for individuals in need of long term care services.