Peekskill Community Action Program

Mary Rainey
Director

824 Main Street
Peekskill, NY 10566
Main # (914) 739-1454
Fax # (914) 739-3472
Email: mrainey@westcop.org

Hours: Monday-Friday ~ 9:00am-5:00pm

Who we are .....What we do..... Peekskill Community Action Program (PCAP), a component of Westchester Community Opportunity Program Inc., has been proactively assisting the Peekskill community since 1965. Despite the common perception of Westchester as a bastion of affluence, pockets

 Services

ADOLESCENT FEMALE INDEPENDENT PROGRAM ~ Our newest program for youth is tailored to address the needs of young women searching for the right road leading to productive adulthood amid the dangers posed by their emerging sexuality, the prevalence of drug use in their enviornment, and educational and social barriers. The AFIP curriculum embraces diversity, improves the health and wellness of women and girls, improving social behavior among group participants through life skills training, mentoring and counseling.Young women are encouraged to redefine and heighten thier self-image and self-confidence in their ability to be self-supporting, contributing members of society.

HEATING ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (H.E.A.P.) ~ This seasonal program assists the income-eligible not card for by the Westchester County Department of Social Services or the Office for the Aging to apply for and obtain Federal benefits which will help them pay utility bills. H.E.A.P. assures that some of our neediest residents won't be "our in the cold"!

LEGAL ASSISTANCE and INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS ~ Urgent needs for informational seminars and hands-on legal assistance to those being denied education and job training, those facing complete loss of income, and families facing eviction without legal representation due to the overburdening of existing lecal aid services no longer able to provide representation in many civil matters.

VICTIMS ASSISTANCE SERVICES ~ Provides relief to those who have been victimized by crime-related circumstances through counceling, outreach, support groups, compensation. etc (Counselor available by appointment)

YOUTH EMPLOYMENT and TRAINING PROGRAM ~ Offers job preparation, interview training, resume writing, application services, career and educational counceling. Youth who would otherwise be at risk for conflicts with the legal system, drug usage, or cessation of their educational path are guided toward programs Providing structure, discipline, and healthy recreational activities. They know "the door is always open," and some will be there for them, if only just to listen!

HEARTSHARE ~ This seasonal program is also available which allows a customer with Con Edison extra funding.

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