History & Basic Facts
PCA is part of a national network of agencies established by the federal Older Americans Act of 1965. The origins of the act can be traced back to a 1961 White House Conference on Aging where President Kennedy said: “It is not enough for a great nation to have added new years to life. Our objective must be to add new life to those years.”
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. Guided by our Board of Directors and an Advisory Council, PCA employs 650 people and contracts with more than 100 community organizations to deliver social support and health services to some 70,000 consumers each year. - PCA funds 39 senior community centers and satellite programs throughout Philadelphia which are utilized by some 24,000 seniors. Of those, approximately 14,000 take part in the congregate meal program.
- More than 100,000 callers receive information and referral through the PCA Helpline each year
- PCA provides 18,000 assessments annually to individuals in need of care at home
- PCA provides home care to more than 13,500 consumers each year. These services help many to remain in the community
- More than 2,500 seniors receive legal services annually
- Employment and volunteer programs serve more than 3,000 people annually.
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. To review financial records, click on the link below.
(PDF) Audited Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006 (Long Version)
(PDF) Audited Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006 (Short Version)
(PDF) State of the AgencyLearn more about PCA
(page updated 07/07)
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