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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
Our Gold and Platinum members make it possible for us to offer impactful grants with a low barrier to entry for our members. We recognize their generosity with our annual Platinum & Gold Reception.
HOW TO GIVE
You can give online by clicking the link below.
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
Amy Valentine
Ann C. Rutkowski
Ann E. Marx
April Patrizia
Bethany Weaver Baney
Charlotte Manison
Colleen C. McCarthy
Constance Brereton-Hyatt
Deborah W. Murphy*
Heather McMahon
Jane M. Laskowski
Janet M. Peters
Julie Garcia
Karen L. Bilowith
Kathleen L. Stearns
Kathleen M. Brugger
Kathy M. Dammeyer*
Kim Mascia
Lauren A. Bauer
Leah S. Murphy
Linda Corso
Linda H. Graff
Martha M. Hilbert*
Mary Fette
Michelle Robertson
Peg C. Bly*
Sue Forquer*
Susan W. Smathers
Silver Members
Allison Hodas
Anita M. Kuchinski
Beth Burnside
Britt Daehnke
Brittany M. Shaffer
Courtney N. Steding
Courtney Olevnik
Dawn C. Joy
Elizabeth M. Sesler
Francesca Kern
Gabrielle Cuzzola
Jennie L. Hagerty
Karen Burton Horstman
Kathleen Dahlkemper*
Kathryn A. Ruffa
Katy Weaver
Linda L. Stevenson
Marci Honard
Mary Olivia Kern
Maureen Barber-Carey
Morgan Eberlin
Natalie D. Washburn
Pam L. Davis
Ruthanne Beighley
Stacey Bruce
Stella LaPaglia
Bronze Members
Adrienne Dixon
Ainslie Brosig
Allison A. Kaverman
Amanda B. Sissem
Amanda C. Kochirka
Amy Conway
Amy M. Swartzfager
Amy Vilushis
Andrea G. L. Amicangelo
Andrea Mirth
Angela Magee
Ann B. Quinn
Anne DiPillo
Annie Bauer
Ashley Nedreski
Ashley Yochim
Beth Lewis*
Brenda Sandberg
Bridget Barber
Caitlin Froehlich Woolard
Carissa Little
Carol D. Mingarelle
Carol Tomczak
Caroline M. Manino
Carolyn Dunn
Carrie Ennis
Casandra Schroeck
Catherine Vonbirgelen
Cheralyn Laver
Cheryl Servidio
Christina Vogel
Christine Goodrich Blashock
Cindy Yahn Grode
Colleen S. Dougherty
Donna E. Douglass*
Elaine M. Heiden
Elizabeth Rajakovich
Elizabeth Valkanas
Emily K. Cox
Emily Scavella
Emily Sieber
Emily Yochim
Erin D. Fessler
Erin Q. Sekerak
Gosha Riley
Gretchen S. Fairley
Gwendolyn M. White
Heather Scobell
Heidi Sullivan
Jackie Roddy
Janice B. Donahue
Janice Tssario
Jennifer L. Stewart
Jennifer M. Lyons
Jenny Weigold Geertson
Joelyn J. Bush
Judy Santone
Julia Guerrein
Julie Chacona
Julie L. Slomski
Karen R. Rzepecki
Karinna M. Vernaza
Katherine A. Goliwas
Kathleen Pisano
Kathryn Jodon
Kathryn Nicolotti
Katie Bool Shafer
Katie Jones
Kayte Beck Zechman
Keely E. Doyle
Kelly Hilling
Kelly Richter
Kimberly Jensen
Kyle Stock
Lally Strayer
Lara Schultz
Laura Gornall
Leah F. Manino
Linda Holman
Lisa Graff
Lori P. Sobin
Maiah Miller
Mary B. Lindquist
Mary Bahn
Mary Jo Campbell
Mary L. Ranalli
Maureen E. Wilson
Melissa Heerboth
Melissa Zinna
Monica A. Masterson
Nadia Carlin
Nadia Shabanza-Pero
Neala Eastman
Nicole Ehrman
Nicole Reitzell
Olivia Burgess
Patricia J. Kennedy
Peggy Schneider
Sara Shinsky
Sarah Holland
Sheila F. Sterrett
Stacey Miller
Stephanie Montgomery
Stephanie Williams
Susan Dill
Susan Sullivan
Susannah Weis Frigon
Susanne Kuligowski
Suzanne R. Weber
Tina M. Mengine
Tracey D. Bowes
*Founding member. This list is current as of June 30, 2026.
BENEFITS
Membership Information
Click here to access our full 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 several events throughout the year to engage with other community-minded women. EWF’s events include:
- Grant receptions
- Annual Member Meeting*
- Platinum & Gold Reception**
- Icebreakers
- Educational forums
*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 monthly newsletter. Our communications will keep members up to date on upcoming events, grant offerings, and opportunities to get involved.
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.Â
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 the Annual Summer Grant Announcement Gathering, the Holiday Party, and our many Icebreakers. 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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