Tri County Community Action's "Families in Recovery" series is designed to provide essential education and support to help individuals and their loved ones overcome the challenges of addiction.
Tri County Community Action (TCCA) announces that the 11th Annual Great Harrisburg Litter Cleanup (GHLC) will be held on Earth Day, April 22, 2023. TCCA is the affiliate organization for Keep Harrisburg/Dauphin County Beautiful. Over the last decade, TCCA has rallied community members, businesses, and organizations to participate in the cleanup and make Harrisburg a cleaner and safer place to live, work, and play.
Tri County Community Action hosted The Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Public Utility Commission at our new Enola office to announce the start of the annual LIHEAP application process for the 2022-23 season.
We honor Kathy Possinger's legacy by holding a superhero-themed 8K in her name. Funds raised through this event will go toward building strong families and thriving communities in Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry Counties.
Studies show that factors like food, shelter and transportation security can have a significant impact on a person’s health; managed care organization increases its community engagement to coordinate healthcare that goes beyond doctors and medicine.
Tri County Community Action (TCCA) will change the lives of more families living in Perry County thanks to a $10,000 grant from the Perry County Community Foundation, a regional foundation of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities. Last week TCCA CEO Jennifer Wintermyer accepted a grant for the Perry County Resource Center's Parents as Teachers (PAT) program.
Parent education programs like Parents as Teachers reduces the risk of child abuse and neglect through implementing positive parenting practices, and are one of the most commonly used interventions in child welfare.
The Great Harrisburg Litter Cleanup (GHLC) is an initiative of Tri County Community Action, Clean & Green Harrisburg, and Keep Harrisburg/Dauphin County Beautiful. The GHLC is a testament to community involvement, beautification, and partnerships.
Tri County Community Action nominated Capital Region Water (CRW) for Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful's Partner of the Year award for their involvement in making Harrisburg a safer and cleaner place to live, work, and play.
Operation HELP is an energy assistance program for low-income PPL customers who are struggling to pay for their energy bill. TCCA’s funding is available for eligible PPL customers living in Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry Counties until December 31, 2021, or until funding is exhausted.
2021 marks the 55th year since Tri County Community Action was established to support families, strengthen communities, and eliminate poverty in Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry Counties.
Situational poverty has the power to affect anyone in the community. This kind of poverty is typically caused by an unexpected emergency or loss. This could be a serious illness, divorce, death, a vehicle breakdown, or a global pandemic.
Tri County Community Action will be making the season a little brighter for 60 families in Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry Counties.
Find information for voting in the 2020 election for Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry Counties. #CommunityActionVotes
Now more than ever, your community needs you to volunteer.
Vulnerable communities have been short-changed again and again, and cannot afford to miss out on the funding or fair representation that stems from the Census.
Harrisburg’s Heart of the Community Garden received some TLC recently through a partnership between The Giant Company, Greenprint, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful and local affiliate Keep Harrisburg-Dauphin County Beautiful and Tri County Community Action.
Tri County Community Action is pleased to announce it has received a $5,000 grant from the PPL Foundation. These funds will support the Allison Hill Farmers Market.
On July 1, 2020, the Perry County Family Center will become a program of Tri County Community Action.
Oppression underwrites our food system. The Allison Hill Farmers Market is dedicated to uprooting racism in the food system. Everyone deserves access to fresh, local, and equitable food!
During this very trying era, we wanted to reaffirm our promise to you: "We care about the entire community" and in love and unity we will interrupt the darkness of this time and will continue to "embody the spirit of hope". We love you all, and ask that you join us as we denounce all forms of racism, violence, discrimination, and all other acts that dehumanize anyone.
Dan Miller purchases land to continue the Atlas Street Community Garden.
Discover how COVID-19 is impacting the low-income families we serve. This is Steve's story. Steve and his family found themselves homeless, draining their savings on a hotel room as they try to find a new home during the COVID crisis, when many of the activities around moving are considered non-essential.
Since Northern Dauphin County Human Services and Tri County Community Action partnered to provide transportation to its residents, 18 families have registered. The Northern Dauphin Transportation Service (NDTS) provides individuals with transportation for non-emergency medical appointments, access to food, and employment.
Every 10 years the United States conducts the Census, authorized by the Constitution. The goal of the Census is to gain an accurate count of our entire population. This is the only time everyone in the United States is counted until the next Census. The Census counts everyone living in the United States regardless of age, housing situation, or citizenship status.
Because there is a lot of misinformation on the internet, we decided to compile a list of Myths vs Facts to provide you with accurate information and to ensure that you feel comfortable and safe completing the 2020 Census.
Filing Resources for 2019 Taxes
First Time Homebuyer Classes!
Our First Time Homebuyer classes are filling up fast and are now enrolling in to 2020! Give our Jake or Ray a call to find out when classes are available at 717-232-9757.
