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A Part of America's Poverty-Fighting Network

Tri County Community Action has been helping people and changing lives throughout Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry Counties for over 50 years. Offering a comprehensive approach to individual, family, and neighborhood success, Tri County Community Action provides a myriad of programming and initiatives around early childhood and family development; employment, education and financial empowerment; housing security; and community development - all to create strong families and thriving communities.

Tri County Community Action’s Promise is to care about the entire community and acknowledges that even today, structural inequities leave some behind. Tri County Community Action believes that lifting diversity, equity, and inclusion and standing against hate is core to combating those structural inequities, making all communities a better place to live.

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    PAT Program Participant

    I enjoy the [PAT] program because I get to connect with the people who work at Tri County Community Action and other parents.

Our Impact This Year

Everything we do is aimed at disrupting and permanently breaking the cycle of poverty for everyone living in our community. 

Did you know that right now, 51,419 of your neighbors, friends, co-workers, and family members are economically insecure? 

Last year, 38% of the people we helped were working and providing the sole source of income for their households - 63% were women, and 51% of households had children in the home. These were and are hard-working, caring, and productive members of our community - they are YOU - and we helped 17,624 of you stabilize, sustain, and take steps toward economic independence. 

November 1, 2024

Tri County Community Action Celebrates Statewide Recognition at the CAAPtivating Awards

Tri County Community Action is thrilled to announce that several of its outstanding team members received statewide honors at the CAAPtivating Awards hosted by the Community Action Association of Pennsylvania on Wednesday evening. The awards celebrated the dedication, passion, and exceptional impact of Tri County Community Action staff, with the pinnacle of the night being a surprise honor for CEO Jennifer Wintermyer, who received the Anti-Poverty Advocate of the Year Award. Jennifer’s commitment to tackling the root causes of poverty and championing social justice across Central Pennsylvania has inspired the agency and community alike.

In addition to Jennifer’s recognition, four Tri County Community Action team members were awarded for their excellence in serving the community:

  • Shannon Haines, Impactful Educator
    Recognized for her compassionate and empowering approach, Shannon goes above and beyond to nurture families, foster community well-being, and create a lasting impact in her clients’ lives.
  • Autumn Karper, Emerging Excellence
    Autumn has distinguished herself as a rising leader, known for her creativity and dedication in transforming the agency’s self-sufficiency programs to better support clients in meaningful ways.
  • Carolyn Gulley, Empowerment Navigator
    Carolyn’s servant leadership inspires clients to persevere through challenges. Her unwavering support helps clients achieve self-sufficiency and remain resilient in the face of adversity.
  • Ann Fleisher, Dependable Difference Maker
    A true behind-the-scenes champion, Ann ensures Tri County Community Action operates smoothly. Her adaptability and commitment to operational excellence make her indispensable to the team.

“We are so proud of our team members and the meaningful impact they create every day,” said Jennifer Wintermyer. “Their dedication and passion are the heart of Tri County Community Action’s mission to strengthen communities and support families. I am truly honored to work alongside such an inspiring team.”

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