Our Programs
Learn how we can support your personal and professional growth.
Education & Upgrading
One-on-one support, goal setting, personalized tutoring, and a range of courses to meet your specific needs.
Employment Support
Individual assessments, workplace training, youth job placements, and guidance to unlock your full potential.
Financial Help
Personal assistance, simple tax filing, and connection to community supports and benefits.
Food Security
Securing reliable access to healthy, affordable food through community programs and education.
PELC is a charitable not-for-profit resource centre in Prince Edward County, Ontario.
Our devoted staff and volunteers strive to further individuals’ growth through programs that enhance literacy, essential skills, and upgrading while fostering community. Volunteer board members play an important role in shaping our goals.
Skate Park Canteen Grand Opening!
We're thrilled to share the Picton Skate Park Canteen is OPEN! The youth-led Greater Than County Youth Collective submitted a successful bid to run the canteen and revive this community resource. This fab little kitchen has been closed since Covid. It now offers a...
6th Annual Macaulay Village Fun Fest
Kids, parents and volunteers packed Macaulay Village Park for the 6th annual Macaulay Village Fun Fest on Thursday, July 23. This family-focused event has become a cherished Heights community tradition! Highlights in 2026: book giveaways and a story walk by County...
Our 2026 AGM by the Numbers
On Monday, June 22, we celebrated our Annual General Meeting. Learners and family members, our Board, staff, volunteers and other supporters gathered in the beautiful space at The Andrew, the site of last year's AGM. As PELC executive director Kathleen Kennedy...
Skate Park Canteen Grand Opening!
We're thrilled to share the Picton Skate Park Canteen is OPEN! The youth-led Greater Than County Youth Collective submitted a successful bid to run the canteen and revive this community resource. This fab little kitchen has been closed since Covid. It now offers a...
6th Annual Macaulay Village Fun Fest
Kids, parents and volunteers packed Macaulay Village Park for the 6th annual Macaulay Village Fun Fest on Thursday, July 23. This family-focused event has become a cherished Heights community tradition! Highlights in 2026: book giveaways and a story walk by County...
Committed to fostering belonging and community well‑being.
From encouraging self-advocacy to advancing community priorities, PELC is working to create positive change.
Recent Initiatives
- Community Benefits Partnership with Pinecrest
- Amplifying Youth Voices through Song
- Macaulay Village Park Revitalization
- Reading Round-Up on the Heights
- Community Gardens
- “No More Scraps” Food Security Event



