The North East Community Foundation Supports Library Accessibility
With support from The North East Community Foundation (NECF) and other partners, the McCord Memorial Library completed a critical elevator modernization project to ensure continued accessibility for all patrons. Originally installed in the early 1990s, the library’s...
Professional Advisors Circle: Transferring a private foundation? Remind clients to communicate
As you work with clients who have established a private foundation, it is not uncommon for the conversation to eventually turn to whether this structure still makes sense. What began as a seemingly logical vehicle for organizing a family’s philanthropy can, over time,...
From Partnership to Plate: ECF Honored at the Bread Box Awards
The Erie Community Foundation was honored to receive recognition at the annual Bread Box Awards hosted by Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania. The awards celebrate individuals and organizations working to strengthen food security across our region. This...
Empowering New Beginnings through Re-Entry Support
When individuals return home to Erie County after incarceration, the path forward can feel overwhelming. Employment, housing, transportation, and access to health care are immediate hurdles, that impact whether a person can truly begin again. The Erie County Re-Entry...