St. Patrick’s Haven is More Than a Shelter, It’s a Ministry
Meet Shelby Folga, the Executive Director of St. Patrick’s Haven. During college, Shelby briefly experienced homelessness herself, sleeping in her car and relying on the kindness of others while trying to continue her education. As the emotional and physical toll of...
New Fund Spotlight: My Journey to Believing in Charitable Foundations
I was working as a reporter at the Corry Journal some 35 years ago when I was handed an assignment to write a story about a new private charitable foundation that had been established to benefit Corry. In my 30s at the time, I knew nothing about foundations when the...
Professional Advisors Circle: Rare but useful, Planning with charitable lead trusts
“Charitable lead trust” is far from a household word, and you might not run across the need for one very often in your practice. They sure do come in handy in certain client situations, though. At The Erie Community foundation, we are happy to establish a...Professional Advisors Circle: Case Study, Smoother Returns in an Uncertain Market: Helping Clients Stay the Course
Recent market volatility is a timely reminder that charitable planning is about more than performance—it’s about perspective. Periods of geopolitical tension, rising energy prices, and shifting inflation expectations can create uncertainty for clients. Even when...