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Promise Keepers:   Background

The Promise ....  The GECAC Employee of the Month program recognizes those employees who embody the Promise of Community Action:  Community Action Changes peoples lives embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, makes America a better place to live.  We care about the entire community and are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other as they move from poverty to self-sufficiency. 

The following staff profiles highlight ten GECAC promise keepers, nominated by their peers, managers and/or consumers and selected by a committee of staff. 

Click a picture below for more information about that particular Promise Keeper. 
 
"Everyone has a story. I listen to them, I don't just hear them." "At the end of the day, when you feel like you've done something for somebody that makes am difference."

Maureen Kennedy
Job Seeker Specialist

Abner Garcia
Assessment Case Manager

 
"Day-to-day we watch families change. Every aspect of child develpment is there to improve the family." "I tell them to think positive. You might be hurting now, but think about how much you've had in your life." "Iv'e seen people's lives changed. I've encouraged people to take Adult lit classes no matter how old they are." "Everyone deserves a chance. They need to be heard to see if they are eligible for our services or can be referred to another program. They need to know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel."

Carol Cronin 
Education Services Program Manager

Betty Lloyd
Switchboard Operator

Gertrude Simmons
Senior Citzen Advocate / Apprise Coordinator

Carol Raun
Housing Manager
"Everyday I see the people waiting in the lobby for Head Start, Housing and Aging. We are helping people and changing lives." "if you help a person a little bit, it will go so much farther. You''ll get your payback eventually." "I have seen customers reach great success in their lives and this is very rewarding." "It was perfect, the workmanship was excellent and I could truly say that i have never seen better."

Linda Kowalczyk
Payroll Officer

Lisa Bryant
Associate Family & Community Services Program Manager

Sue Van Slyke
Job Seeker Specialist

James Carson
Weatherization Crew Leader
 

The Employee of the Month Program 

 

 
At left Seated Sally Benson, Carol Rodgers, Stephanie Long, Standing, Debra Jennerat, Michael Norton, 
Above Seated, Barb Kroh, Roxanne Perales, Cynthia Fleming Standing, Linda Defelice, Linda Madara, 
Above Standing, Kimberly Malone, Christina Kessler, Linda Waid, Mary Porath
 Above Standing, Andrea Mcmullin, Ronald Markley, Lydia Hooks, Roger Whelan
   The Employee of the Month Program was implemented in 2004.  Other staff who have been recognized as employee of the month include those pictured and those not pictured:
  • Michelle Collins
  • Nicole Cyparski
  • Jennifer Leftwich
  • Betty Elder
  • Roxanne Kerr
  • Arden McCullum
  •  Kathy Morrison
  • Joyce Motty
  • Jennifer Raffensberger
  • Patricia Shade
  • Amanda Sissem
  • Cecilia Stewart
  • Dennis Suminski
  • Amanda Ward
 		  
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