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MEMBERSHIP
Join a community of women making a meaningful difference in Erie County! Through collective giving, education, and community engagement, Erie Women’s Fund members come together to support initiatives that empower women and families.
Whether you’re looking to make an impact, connect with like-minded women, or become more involved in local philanthropy, there’s a place for you at the Erie Women’s Fund.
WHY BECOME A MEMBER?
Membership in the Erie Women’s Fund is about more than giving. It’s an opportunity to connect with other community-minded women, learn about issues affecting our region, and help shape meaningful change through collective philanthropy.
All four membership levels provide access to educational programming, member events, and the opportunity to vote on grants.
Your involvement can be as flexible as you’d like. Whether you attend events, serve on a committee, or simply make an annual gift, your membership helps create lasting change in Erie County.
Every gift makes an impact. Our Gold and Platinum members help make philanthropy more accessible, creating opportunities for more women to become members and contribute to our collective impact. Thank you for giving at the level that works best for you!
HOW TO GIVE
Becoming a member is easy! Choose the giving option that works best for you, whether that’s a one-time annual membership gift or convenient monthly contributions.
You can join the Erie Women’s Fund at any time, although membership gifts are encouraged during Erie Gives each year. Annual membership renewal is due one year after your gift, while monthly contributions continue automatically unless changed or canceled.
Membership Level
Annually
Monthly
Membership Level
Platinum
Annually
$2,500
Monthly
$209
Membership Level
Gold
Annually
$1,000
Monthly
$84
Membership Level
Silver
Annually
$500
Monthly
$42
Membership Level
Bronze
Annually
$250
Monthly
$21
Monthly Giving
Prefer to spread your membership gift throughout the year? Monthly giving is a convenient way to support the Erie Women’s Fund through automatic recurring contributions.
Our Monthly Giving Guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up and managing your recurring gift online.
Please note: Monthly giving is not eligible for Erie Gives and cannot be paid by check.
Monthly Giving Guide
Giving by Check
If you would prefer to make a gift via check, please follow the instructions below:
- Â Print & complete this membership form.
- Â Make the check out to The Erie Community Foundation and note EWF Membership in the memo line.
- Â Mail with your form to the address below:
The Erie Women’s Fund
459 West 6th Street
Erie, PA 16509
CURRENT MEMBERS
Our members are at the heart of the Erie Women’s Fund. Together, they combine their generosity, perspectives, and passion to create meaningful opportunities for women and families throughout Erie County.
We are grateful for the commitment of our members and recognize their support at the following giving levels.
Platinum Members
Amy Cuzzola-Kern*
Carol Geiger
Elizabeth McCormick
Gretchen Brugger*
Leah Murphy
Lisa NeCastro
Lynn McBrier*
Robin Scheppner
Teresa Brugger
Terri Lubahn*
Gold Members
Abigail Lechner
Allison Hodas
Amy Valentine
Angela Magee
Ann Marx
Ann Rutkowski
April Patrizia
Beth Burnside
Beth Weaver Baney
Charlotte Manison
Colleen McCarthy
Deborah Murphy*
Donna Douglass*
Heather McMahon
Jane Laskowski
Janet Peters
Julie Garcia
Karen Bilowith
Kate Weber
Kathe Scheppner
Kathleen Stearns
Kathy Brugger
Kathy Dammeyer*
Katy Weaver
Kim Mascia
Lauren Bauer
Linda Corso
Linda Graff
Lorianne Feltz
Martha Hilbert*
Mary Fette
Michelle Robertson
Peep Brereton
Peg Bly*
Stella LaPaglia
Susan Forquer
Susan Smathers
Silver Members
Andrea Amicangelo
Belinda Rogers
Britt Daehnke
Brittany Shaffer
Dawn Joy
Elana Como
Elizabeth Sesler
Francesca Kern
Gabrielle Cuzzola
Jennie Hagerty
Jody Hidey
Judith Santone
Karen Horstman
Kathy Dahlkemper*
Marci Honard
Mary Jo Campbell
Mary Olivia Kern
Maureen Barber-Carey
Natalie Washburn
Pamela Davis
Ruthanne Beighley
Stacey Bruce
Stephanie Montgomery
Victoria Halloran
Bronze Members
Adrienne Dixon
Ainslie Brosig
Allison Kaverman
Amanda Kochirka
Amanda Sissem
Amy Conway
Amy Swartzfager
Amy Vilushis
Andrea Mirth
Anita Kuchcinski
Ann Quinn
Ann Scott
Anne DiPillo
Annie Bauer
Ashley Lawson
Ashley Nedreski
Ashley Yochim
Beth Lewis*
Beth Rajakovich
Brenda Sandberg
Bridget Barber
Caitie Froehlich Woolard
Carissa Little
Carly Manino
Carol Mingarelle
Carol Tomczak
Carolyn Dunn
Carrie Ennis
Casandra Schroeck
Cathy Von Birgelen
Cheralyn Laver
Cheryl Servidio
Christina Vogel
Christine Blashock
Cindy Yahn Grode
Colleen Dougherty
Courtney Olevnik
Courtney Steding
Danielle Bates
Elaine Heiden
Elizabeth Valkanas
Ellen Kehl
Emily Cox
Emily Scavella
Emily Sieber
Emily Yochim
Erin Fessler
Erin Sekerak
Gosha Riley
Gretchen Fairley
Gwendolyn White
Hallie Blythe
Heather Scobell
Heidi Sullivan
Jackie Roddy
Jamie Randall
Janice Donahue
Janice Tssario
Jennifer Lyons
Jennifer Stewart
Jennifer Weigold Geertson
Jill DeForce
Joelyn Bush
Julia Guerrein
Julie Chacona
Julie Slomski
Karen Dombrowiak
Karen Rzepecki
Karen Scott
Karinna Vernaza
Kathryn Jodon
Kathryn Ruffa
Katie Bool Shafer
Katie Goliwas
Katie Jones
Katie Nicolotti
Katie Pisano
Kayte Zechman
Keely Doyle
Kelly Dempsey
Kelly Dundule
Kelly Hilling
Kelly Richter
Kimberly Jensen
Kyle Stock
Lally Strayer
Lara Schultz
Laura Gornall
Leah Manino
Linda Holman
Linda Stevenson
Lisa Graff
Lisa Pett
Loretta Blakeslee
Lori Sobin
Maiah Miller
Mary Bahn
Mary Lindquist
Mary Ranalli
Maureen Wilson
Melissa Hitz
Melissa Zinna
Michelle Frischkorn
Monica Masterson
Nadia Carlin
Nadia Shabanza-Pero
Neala Eastman
Nicole Ehrman
Nicole Reitzell
Olivia Burgess
Peggy Schneider
Sara Shinsky
Sarah Holland
Sarah Loftus
Sheila Sterrett
Stacey Miller
Stephanie Williams
Sue Weber
Susan Sullivan
Susannah Weis Frigon
Susanne Kuligowski
Susie Dill
Tina Mengine
Tracey Bowes
Founding members are indicated by an asterisk (*). This list is current as of October 1, 2026.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Membership Information
Our Membership Information Packet provides an overview of our mission, annual giving levels, member benefits, and how your support helps empower women and families in our community.
Membership Information Packet
Making an Impact
Erie Women’s Fund membership gifts are pooled with 200+ other gifts every year to make a greater impact than any of us are able to have on our own. Whether you choose to get involved or simply make a gift every year, your contribution helps us to empower women and families right here in Erie.
Attending EWF Events
Members have the opportunity to attend events throughout the year to connect with other community-minded women. EWF events may include:
- Grant Receptions
- Annual Meeting*
- Prospective Member Events
- Education Sessions
- Platinum & Gold Reception**
* Members only
** For members giving at the Platinum or Gold level
Staying Connected
Members can expect to hear from us on social media and via our bi-monthly newsletter. Our communications will keep members up to date on upcoming events, grant offerings, and opportunities to get involved.
Looking for another way to connect? Join Erie Women’s Fund Connect, our private Facebook group where members share updates, celebrate wins, ask questions, and stay engaged between events.
Please note: Erie Women’s Fund Connect is a volunteer-moderated Facebook group and is not managed by The Erie Community Foundation.
Engaging with Our Work
There is no minimum commitment of time with the Erie Women’s Fund – we encourage you to attend our events and get as involved as you are able. If you are looking for a way to get to know fellow members and engage with our work, we invite you to explore our member committees – these committees drive every part of our work and offer a low-commitment way to be hands-on with EWF.
EDUCATION
The Education Committee is responsible for planning and hosting education sessions to help our members stay engaged and knowledgeable about issues women and their families face in our community. This committee is a good fit for you if you want to shed light on pertinent community issues and if your passion lies in empowering our members through education.
MEMBERSHIP
The Membership Committee is responsible for welcoming and orienting new EWF members to the group. Additionally the membership committee works to retain our current membership base and recruit new women to join. The more members we have, the greater good we can do for women and families in our area! This committee is perfect for you if you are passionate about engaging with members and improving EWF’s member experience.
GRANTS
The Grants Committee is responsible for requesting and reviewing grant proposals, narrowing the responses, and bringing the top candidates to full membership for a vote. Grants committee gets to read and screen requests from local nonprofits to decide which best fit our mission and should be brought to membership for consideration. There are two grants cycles throughout the year. The Grants Committee also tracks outcomes with previous grantees. This committee will be a great fit if you like to read and learn about needs in our community, and if you want to play a major role in helping to decide where our funds are deployed.
EVENTS
The Events Committee is responsible for planning and executing Erie Women’s Fund major events. Events include:
- Major Grant Reception & Summer Gathering
- Annual Meeting
- Furchak Ferko Grant Reception & Holiday Party
This committee is popular with women who like to plan parties because our EWF members like to have fun!
WOMEN DRIVING PHILANTHROPY
This committee is tasked with the planning of our annual Women Driving Philanthropy Golf Outing, a women-only event that raises funds to support EWF’s mission. Members help to coordinate sponsorships and event details. Golfers and nongolfers alike are welcome – this committee is a great fit if you enjoy seeing an event come together and are looking for a seasonal commitment.
Note: because our outing is held in August, this committee only meets from January to September.
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