Advantage Metal Powders Supports DCI

Photo of check presentation at Advantage Metal Powders
Photo L to R: Tana Smith, Journey Health System Director of Institutional Advancement; Bob Ordiway, Dickinson Center, Inc. (DCI) Capital Campaign Committee Chair; Jason and Becky Gabler, Advantage Metal Powders, Inc.; and Jim Prosper, DCI Executive Director.


Dickinson Center, Inc. (DCI) is thrilled to announce a generous donation from Advantage Metal Powders, Inc. (AMP) towards their St. Marys’ building project. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of DCI’s Capital Campaign Committee and the collective generosity of organizations, foundations, businesses, individuals, and the community, $68,129 remains to reach their $1.5 million goal for the “Building for Tomorrow” capital campaign. Dickinson and the campaign committee are hopeful that others will join in supporting this cause, recognizing that every contribution brings them closer to their objective.

“We are proud to support Dickinson Center, Inc. and their St. Marys’ building project,” said Jason Gabler, President of Advantage Metal Powders. “As a company rooted in this community, we recognize the critical role that behavioral health plays in the well-being of individuals, families, and even the workforce. By investing in Dickinson, we are helping to ensure that essential services are accessible to those who need them, which ultimately strengthens our community and supports a healthier, more productive workforce.”

“We are incredibly grateful to Advantage Metal Powders for their generous support of Dickinson Center’s St. Marys’ building project,” said Bob Ordiway, Campaign Committee Chair. “Their investment demonstrates a strong commitment to the health and well-being of our community. By supporting behavioral health services, they are not only helping individuals and families but also contributing to the overall strength and productivity of our workforce. This donation will have a lasting impact, ensuring that critical services remain accessible to those who need them most.”

Advantage Metal Powders (AMP), an independently owned and operated company in Elk County, brings over 25 years of expertise in powder metal material processing and blending. They deliver powder blends in quantities of up to 60,000 pounds, serving both automotive and non-automotive markets.

Dickinson Center, Inc., formed in 1958, is recognized as one of the leading rural behavioral health providers in northwestern Pennsylvania, and has evolved into an organization of nearly 200 employees operating in Elk, Cameron, Potter, McKean, Forest, Warren, Jefferson and Clearfield counties. DCI is a non-profit organization and an affiliate of Journey Health System.

With financial assistance provided by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Honorable Josh Shapiro, Governor, this project is funded through a combination of state and federal grants, foundation grants, Dickinson Center operating funds, bank financing, and generous contributions from business, industry, and individuals in the community.

For more information about the “Building for Tomorrow” capital campaign or to make a donation, please visit www.givetodickinson.org