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MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
Members give annually at one of four levels. You can join the Erie Women’s Fund at any point during the year by giving online or mailing a check.
PLATINUM
$2,500
GOLD
$1,000
SILVER
$500
BRONZE
$250
Every gift makes an impact. Our Gold and Platinum members help us continue to provide affordable access to philanthropy, making it possible for more women to become members and create lasting change. Thank you for giving as you are able!
HOW TO GIVE
You can make a one-time annual membership gift or set up monthly giving online by clicking the link below.
Interested in monthly giving? Our Monthly Giving Guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up and managing your recurring gift.
Please note: Monthly giving is not eligible for Erie Gives and cannot be paid by check.
Monthly Giving Guide
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 2026 members are shown below.
Platinum Members
Amy Cuzzola-Kern*
Carol Geiger
Gretchen Brugger*
Lisa A. NeCastro
Liz S. McCormick*
Robin Scheppner
Teresa M. Brugger
Terri L. Lubahn*
Gold Members
Abigail Lechner
Allison Hodas
Amy Valentine
Ann Marx
Ann Rutkowski
April Patrizia
Beth Weaver Baney
Charlotte Manison
Colleen McCarthy
Deborah Murphy*
Donna Douglass*
Heather McMahon
Jane Laskowski
Janet Peters
Julie Garcia
Karen Bilowith
Kathleen Stearns
Kathy Brugger
Kathy Dammeyer*
Kim Mascia
Lauren Bauer
Leah Murphy
Linda Corso
Linda Graff
Martha Hilbert*
Mary Fette
Michelle Robertson
Peep Brereton
Peg Bly*
Susan Forquer
Susan Smathers
Silver Members
Anita Kuchcinski
Beth Burnside
Britt Daehnke
Brittany Shaffer
Carly Manino
Courtney Olevnik
Courtney Steding
Dawn Joy
Elizabeth Sesler
Francesca Kern
Gabrielle Cuzzola
Jennie Hagerty
Karen Horstman
Kathryn Ruffa
Kathy Dahlkemper*
Katy Weaver
Linda Stevenson
Marci Honard
Mary Olivia Kern
Maureen Barber-Carey
Morgan Eberlin
Natalie Washburn
Pamela Davis
Ruthanne Beighley
Stacey Bruce
Stella LaPaglia
Bronze Members
Adrienne Dixon
Ainslie Brosig
Allison Kaverman
Amanda Kochirka
Amanda Sissem
Amy Conway
Amy Swartzfager
Amy Vilushis
Andrea Amicangelo
Andrea Mirth
Angela Magee
Ann Quinn
Ann Scott
Anne DiPillo
Annie Bauer
Ashley Nedreski
Ashley Yochim
Beth Lewis*
Beth Rajakovich
Brenda Sandberg
Bridget Barber
Caitie Froehlich Woolard
Carissa Little
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
Elaine Heiden
Elizabeth Valkanas
Ellen Kehl
Emily Cox
Emily Scavella
Emily Sieber
Emily Yochim
Erin Fessler
Erin Sekerak
Gosha Riley
Gretchen Fairley
Gwendolyn White
Heather Scobell
Heidi Sullivan
Jackie Roddy
Jana Goodrich
Janice Donahue
Janice Tssario
Jennifer Lyons
Jennifer Stewart
Jennifer Weigold Geertson
Joelyn Bush
Judith Santone
Julia Guerrein
Julie Chacona
Julie Slomski
Karen Rzepecki
Karinna Vernaza
Kathryn Jodon
Katie Bool Shafer
Katie Goliwas
Katie Jones
Katie Nicolotti
Katie Pisano
Kayte Zechman
Keely Doyle
Kelly Hilling
Kelly Richter
Kimberly Jensen
Kyle Stock
Lally Strayer
Lara Schultz
Laura Gornall
Leah Manino
Linda Holman
Lisa Graff
Lori Sobin
Maiah Miller
Mary Bahn
Mary Jo Campbell
Mary Lindquist
Mary Ranalli
Maureen Wilson
Melissa Heerboth
Melissa Zinna
Michelle Frischkorn
Monica Masterson
Nadia Carlin
Nadia Shabanza-Pero
Neala Eastman
Nicole Ehrman
Nicole Reitzell
Olivia Burgess
Patricia Kennedy
Peggy Schneider
Sara Shinsky
Sarah Holland
Sarah Loftus
Sheila Sterrett
Stacey Miller
Stephanie Montgomery
Stephanie Williams
Sue Weber
Susan Sullivan
Susannah Weis Frigon
Susanne Kuligowski
Susie Dill
Tina Mengine
Tracey Bowes
* Founding member
This list is current as of July 31, 2026.
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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