The Emergency Fund Coalition for Older Philadelphians is an alliance of 22 local organizations that coordinate fund-raising efforts and collectively provide emergency assistance to low-income older adults.
Coordinated by PCA, the Emergency Fund provided assistance to 984 households, totaling more than $125,000 in fiscal year 2007. Approximately 55% of this aid was for energy and utilities; 24% for emergency food and 21% for general needs such as medical expenses. Since its founding in 1981, the Emergency Fund has provided more than $1 million in crisis assistance to older adults.
Tickets to the luncheon are $35 for people age 60 or over and $40 for people under age 60. For more information or to attend the luncheon, contact Rick Spector at 215-765-9000, ext. 4247 or
rspector@pcaphl.org
by May 30th.