CAPPA - Community Alliance for Progressive Positive Action

Board Of Directors

Executive Board:

Eileen Harley, President

Bruce White, Vice President

Louise Campana, Secretary

Stephen D. Fry, Treasurer

Board Members:

Henry Mitchell

Richard Baker

Angela Lovecchio

Bette Donahue

Beatrice Gamble

Joe Cardone

Solicitor:

Marc Lovecchio

Program Evaluator:

Beth McMahon, Ph.D., Professor of Health Sciences, Lock Haven University

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Community Partners/Sponsors:

Williamsport/Lycoming Community Foundation, Williamsport Area School District, Lycoming County Housing Authority, Lycoming County Children and Youth Services, Lycoming County District Attorney's Office, District Attorney Eric Linhardt, Eph and Bess Baker Foundation, Loyalsock Township School District, City of Williamsport Dept. of Community and Economic Development, James V. Brown Library, Comcast Foundation, Giant Food Stores, M & T Bank, Jersey Shore State Bank, Million Dollar Round Table Foundation, David & Janet Wright, Rotary Club of Williamsport, Lamar Advertising, Levinson's Formal Wear, Mike & Connie Casale, Janice Kuzio, Wayne & Geralyn Fausnaught, Yoas Services, Inc., Susquehanna Transit Company, Williamsport/Lycoming Arts Council, Van Campen Motors, Campana, Lovecchio & Morrone, P.C., Paulhamus Litho, Rent-A-Center, Aaron's Sales & Lease, Arla M. Woodling, Staples, Kellogg's, Public Art Academy, Baker/Landon Associates, Ed's Market, Woodlands Bank, Backyard Broadcasting, Dr. A. David & Pamela Parks, Clear Channel Communications, Unity Christian Fellowship, Uptown Music Collective, Lycoming Tri-County NAACP, Community Arts Center, Complete Cleaning Services, Lycoming Tax Pro, Montour Home Comfort Service/Sunoco Oil, Dr. Patrick Carey, Larson Design Group, The Hartman Group, Kiwanis Club of Williamsport, Dr. Charles Burzynski, JB Gibbons Construction, Kutney Insurance Agency, Raup & Wiley Attorneys at Law, Lions Club of Newberry, Inc., Eckel's Adoption Agency, Department of Health and Human Services, STEP, Inc., Baker Insurance Company, Baker/Brown Company.

Find out more about us.

Contact or call: 570-326-7700

About Us

History

CAPPA started as a community advisory board in June 2002. The organization initially provided a Summer Youth Basketball League and Youth Empowerment Workshop Series to over 100 youth. Since its inception CAPPA has increased enrollment by 35% yearly through increased program offerings. On September 8, 2004, CAPPA became a fully incorporated 501 (C) (3) non-profit organization. In 2005 the program expanded to provide additional academic enrichment and performing arts opportunities. In addition to the expansion of program offerings, the quality of CAPPA programs has also increased with the addition of evidence-based curriculums including Get Real About Violence, and PLATO Learning Achieve Now.

Staff

Executive Staff:

Loni Gamble, Founder/Executive Director

Holly Doyle, Executive Assistant

Carolyn Perry, Administrative Assistant

Sophia Walker, Program Coordinator

Curriculum Instructors:

Amber Wimer

Lindsay Shirn

Robin Evans

Talesha Taylor

State & Federal Support

US Department of Justice Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention, US Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr., US Representative Christopher P. Carney, State Senator Gene Yaw, State Representative Rick Mirabito, Lycoming County Board of Commissioners, City of Williamsport Mayor Dr. Gabe Campana.

Community Partners and Awards

Awards

CAPPA is the recipient of the following best practice awards:

2005 PAHRA State Best Practice Award - Pennsylvania Association of Housing and Redevelopment Authorities. Award received in partnership with the Lycoming County Housing Authority.

2006 MARC-NAHRO Mid-Atlantic Region Award of Excellence - Mid Atlantic Region Council - National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials. Award received in partnership with the Lycoming County Housing Authority.

2006 NAHRO National Award of Merit - National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials. Award received in partnership with the Lycoming County Housing Authority.

2008 Acts of Caring Award - National Association of Counties

Other Awards

Loni Gamble, Executive Director is the recipient of the following awards:

2005 PAHRA Person of the Year Award - Pennsylvania Association of Housing and Redevelopment Authorities

2006 Pepper Your Community National Award - Dr. Pepper

2008 Non-Rotarian of the Year Award - Williamsport Rotary Club

2008 Racial Justice Award - Williamsport YWCA