WHO WE ARE
Second Baptist Church Impact Ministries (SBCIM) is a faith-based nonprofit organization rooted in Erie’s Lower East Side. We exist because we believe every person — regardless of zip code or circumstance — deserves access to a quality career pathway and a prosperous future.
Founded under the umbrella of Second Baptist Church, SBCIM bridges the gap between community need and economic opportunity by delivering workforce training, wraparound support services, and employer-connected career pathways to Erie’s most underserved residents.
OUR MISSION
Dedicated to the transformative power of opportunity, SBCIM empowers residents of Erie’s Lower East Side and surrounding communities — especially youth and young adults — with the skills, resources, and confidence needed to launch and sustain careers in healthcare and beyond.
44%
of Lower East Side residents live in poverty
52%
unemployment rate
>$18,000
Per capita income
40%
Median household income in Erie Metro below $25,000
SBCIM’s flagship initiative is the Adult Workforce Development Program, delivered through our Workforce Innovation and Talent Center (WITC) — housed at Second Baptist Church and developed in strategic partnership with CVS Health and Aetna.
The WITC is one of only six such centers in the nation, joining sites in Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Boston, New York City, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia. It equips adults with career-ready skills in pharmacy operations, customer service, call center dynamics, and retail — while providing the wraparound support they need to succeed:
- Healthcare services
- Food pantry
- Childcare facilities
- After-school programs
- Transportation assistance
Our sponsors
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