Summer Hiatus
Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry is on break.
We reopen to staff on September 6. Client services resume on September 12
This short break allows our team vacation time and planning for many Fall activities.
Click here for resources that may help you in our absence.
ABOUT
Our mission is to connect at-risk Northwest Philadelphia residents to resources within themselves and the community, that resolve their crises, stabilize their lives and equip them to take the next step(s) toward self-sufficiency.
GACM operates with the support of 2 social workers, an administrative assistant, and a host of regular volunteers who donate over 100 hours of service each week. Ad-hoc volunteers provide additional support during the holiday season and for other special activities.
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GACM COVID RESPONSE
GACM is essential and here to serve you.
Help begins with a call to our office, for information and to schedule an appointment.
No walk-in service at this time.
215-843-2340
COVID procedures may change as Philadelphia Health Department or CDC recommendations change.
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Masks must be worn at all times.
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Do not come to GACM if you are sick, have a fever, or are experiencing COVID symptoms.
Use Amazon SMILE for your Online Shopping
Go to Amazon Smile and designate Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry as your charity and GACM will get a (small, but useful) portion of your purchase to support its work. Go to smile.amazon.com when you shop!
GACM IS HERE TO HELP!
All LIHEAP UPDATES
LIHEAP closes May 6, 2022
IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO APPLY
Minimum LIHEAP grant: $500
Maximum crisis: $1,200
LIST OF GACM
SERVICES/RESOURCES & OPERATION TIMES
More Resources!
PA Property Tax/Rent Rebate
IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO FILE!. This rebate can return up to $650.
The deadline ends June 30th, 2022
GACM
IS OPEN
For all information or to access Telephone Counseling Services, call (215)-843-2340
Monday - Wednesday
9am - 2pm
Rental
Assistance
Have you lost income because of COVID-19?
Are you having trouble paying rent?
The City of Philadelphia may be able to help.
GACM
Annual Report
2021
