Providing A Hand Up, But Not A Hand Out...
Educating you on the "Burning Truth"
(view trailer below)
PLCCA's TeenReach Students short Film "Burning Truth"
Gets Taken to Hollywood - Premiering at HBFF 2009
Promotional Sponsor American Airlines
A PLCCA TeenReach Film Project
Starring Shavonna Cross and Desmond Davis
Directed by: Ade Akisanya
Our Background
Proviso-Leyden Council for Community Action, Inc. (PLCCA) was established in 1968 by Bishop Dr. Claude Porter as a private, non-for-profit corporation to serve low-income residents in Cook County’s Proviso and Leyden Townships, the municipality of Norridge and the Chicago metropolitan area.
The Purpose of PLCCA is to promote community development and empower people with education, training and supportive services.
The Primary goal of PLCCA continues to be the enhancement, development and implementation of practical approaches of serving the low-income residents and the total community.
As a community action agency, we recognize the results that can be achieved when every facet of the community voluntarily joins together in a partnership to address common concerns. We firmly believe the end result of our efforts will mean a family and community largely self-reliant, self-determined and therefore self-sufficient.
PLCCA currently operates its 30+ assistance programs with an operating budget of approximately $8.7 million and maintains a total property value of approximately $9 million
Services provided are based on a commitment to two simple processes, helping people help themselves and community participation in PLCCA programs through volunteering.
Our Services
Supportive Services
Youth & Family Services
CREDO
"Providing A Hand Up, But Not A Hand Out"
Children & Family Services
For more information on PLCCA call (708) 450-3506
Bishop Dr. Claude Porter
President/CEO
Bishop Porter's list of accomplishments and personal achievements is lengthy and impressive. In 1968, he founded PLCCA, Inc. and became our Executive Director overseeing all aspects of the operation from management to financial. In 1975, Bishop Porter became our President and CEO.
Executive Administration Staff
Claudette P. Harrell
Sr. Executive V.P. of Administration
CSBG Social Services Coordinator
Rita McConnville
Chief Financial Officer
Administration
Traci Weathers
Executive Assistant to Bishop Dr. Claude Porter
CSBG Office Manager
Tiffany N. Harrell
Marketing/Graphic Specialist
David Quas
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Mr. Quas has served on the Board of Directors for PLCCA for a number of years, over which time he has made major contributions in service to the organization. Bishop Dr. Claude Porter made the decision to offer the position of Chairman of the Board of PLCCA to Mr. Quas based on his vast knowledge of business and compassion for the community.
Headquarters Location
PLCCA, Inc.
411 West Madison Street
P.O. Box 950
ph. (708) 450-3500
fax. (708) 236-5186
www.plcca.org
Executive Office Staff
ph. (708) 450-3506
email: tweathers_plcca.org
ph. (708) 236-5165
email: plccacph_aol.com
ph. (708) 236-5178
email: tnharrell_mac.com
Finance Department
ph. (708) 450-3506 ext 254
Human Resources Department
ph. (708) 450-3500 ext 258
Department Contacts
Children and Family Services - Shirley Dixion, Vice President of Children and Family Services
1100 W. Madison Street
ph. (708) 865-0605
Youth & Family Services - Kimberly Tate-Tyler, Director
Headquarters - 411
ph. (708) 450-3500 ext. 247
Supportive Services - Jackee Pruitt, Family Case Management
ph. (708) 450-3500 ext. 240
Debra Ann Porter 24/7 Childcare Center - Diane Clark, Interim Director
909 S. 5th Avenue
ph. (708) 345-9240 or 345-9358
Substance Abuse Operations - Bob Davis, VP of Programs & Operations
308 S. 5th Avenue
ph. (708) 343-1275
"Providing A Hand Up, But Not A Hand Out..."
PLCCA, Inc. - 411 W. Madison St. - P.O. Box 950 - Maywood, IL 60153 - 708.450.3506
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