Donor Stories
October 24, 2022
A Story of Perseverance Paying Off for Generations
"The Lucinda Kelsey Scholarship Fund operates on the principles that with the right help at the right time, a commitment to education, someone who believes in you, and lots of hard work, anything is possible.”
December 04, 2018
Alumni Share Success with Students
"I was just so impressed with the funds being granted, the students and the need."
August 08, 2018
Giving Back
"We believe in the work of the Foundation and we believe in working together to make Erie better.”
December 12, 2017
The Seeds of Change
Philanthropy is like planting trees knowing that you might never get to enjoy the shade.
September 06, 2017
Local Attorney and Nurse donate $1 Million to The Erie Community Foundation
"Frankly, the people who love Erie and are concerned for its future just can’t sit back and expect government to solve our problems. We are making this gift because we feel a responsibility to create opportunities for others."
July 26, 2017
Bob Frenzel Finds His Forever Home
I knew establishing a fund would make my gifts last longer and provide benefits to the community for a long time to come.
February 08, 2016
The Randall E. Wagner Fund
I chose to open and endowment fund because I believe in the work that The Erie Community Foundation is doing.