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GRANTMAKING
SUPPORT EWF
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JOIN NOW
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
Elizabeth McCormick
Gretchen Brugger*
Lisa NeCastro
Penny Austin*
Robin Scheppner
Gold Members
Abigail Lechner
Allison Hodas
Amy Valentine
Ann Marx
Ann Rutkowski
Beth Weaver Baney
Charlotte Manison
Colleen McCarthy
Deborah Murphy*
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
Barbara Bowers
Beth Burnside
Brittany Shaffer
Carly Manino
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
Allison Kaverman
Amanda Kochirka
Amanda Sissem
Amy Conway
Amy Swartzfager
Andrea Amicangelo
Andrea Mirth
Angela Magee
Ann Quinn
Ann Scott
Anne DiPillo
Ashley Nedreski
Ashley Yochim
Beth Lewis*
Beth Rajakovich
Brenda Sandberg
Bridget Barber
Britt Daehnke
Caitie Froehlich Woolard
Carissa Little
Carol Mingarelle
Carol Tomczak
Carrie Ennis
Casandra Schroeck
Cathy Von Birgelen
Cheralyn Laver
Cheryl Servidio
Christina Vogel
Christine Goodrich Blashock
Cindy Yahn Grode
Colleen Dougherty
Courtney Olevnik
Donna Douglass*
Elaine Heiden
Elizabeth Valkanas
Emily Scavella
Emily Sieber
Emily Yochim
Erin Fessler
Erin Sekerak
Gosha Riley
Gretchen Fairley
Gwendolyn White
Heidi Sullivan
Holly Nichol
Jackie Roddy
Jana Goodrich
Janice Donahue
Janice Tssario
Jennifer Lyons
Jennifer Stewart
Jennifer Weigold Geertson
Joelyn Bush
Judith Santone
Judy Goddard
Julia Guerrein
Julie Chacona
Julie Slomski
Julie Zoumbaris
Karen Rzepecki
Karen Tyler
Karinna Vernaza
Kathryn Jodon
Katie Bool Shafer
Katie Goliwas
Katie Jones
Katie Nicolotti
Katie Pisano
Kayte Zechman
Keely Doyle
Kelly Hilling
Kelly Richter
Lally Strayer
Lara Schultz
Laura Gornall
Leah Manino
Linda Holman
Lisa Graff
Lori Sobin
Maiah Miller
Mary Jo Campbell
Mary Lindquist
Mary Ranalli
Maureen Wilson
Melanie Hetzel-Riggin
Melissa Heerboth
Melissa Zinna
Monica Masterson
Nadia Carlin
Nadia Shabanza-Pero
Nancy Bird
Neala Eastman
Nicole Ehrman
Olivia Burgess
Patricia Kennedy
Sara Shinsky
Sarah Holland
Sheila Sterrett
Stacey Miller
Stephanie Montgomery
Stephanie Williams
Sue Weber
Susan Sullivan
Susannah Weis Frigon
Susanne Kuligowski
Susie Dill
Tina Mengine
Tracey Bowes
Victoria Delaney
*Founding member. This list is current as of March 1, 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.
STAY CONNECTED
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