Latest News
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April 14, 2025
Grant Alert #2! Emerging Erie Fund Annual Grant
The Emerging Erie Fund is awarding their largest grant yet of $100,000 to a nonprofit organization making a significant impact in the city of Erie!Apply
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April 10, 2025
The Northwestern Community Youth Center: A Soft Place to Land
Celebrating 20 years of service, NCYC provides youth enrichment, adult programming, and event space—empowering individuals of all ages through education, creativity, and connection.
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March 28, 2025
Grant Alert! The Erie Women's Fund is Accepting Applications
Apply Now for the 2025 Erie Women’s Fund Major Grant
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March 21, 2025
LGBT Fund of The Erie Community Foundation Awards $15,000 to Compton’s Table to Support LGBTQ+ Youth Programs
The LGBT Fund of The Erie Community Foundation has awarded a total of $15,000 in grants to Compton’s Table over the past two years, providing $7,500 in 2023 and another $7,500 in 2024. These grants provide funding for two critical programs - True North and Chat n' Chill - designed to create a supportive environment for queer youth and young adults in Erie County.
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February 19, 2025
The Erie Community Foundation Welcomes Two New Members to the Foundation’s Board of Trustees
We welcome Lauren Bauer and Kathleen Brugger as they join The Erie Community Foundation Board of Trustees!
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February 05, 2025
The Erie Community Foundation Welcomes Two New Employees in the New Year!
Meet Molly Wojcik, our new Philanthropic Services Assistant, and Christine Snippert, our new Staff Accountant!
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January 30, 2025
Olivia Burgess Promoted to Director of Collective Giving at The Erie Community Foundation
Congratulations to Olivia on her recent promotion!
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January 27, 2025
Jefferson Educational Society and The Erie Community Foundation Announce Matching Gift to JES Endowment Fund
Beginning today, those wishing to make a charitable donation to the Jefferson Educational Society through The Erie Community Foundation can see their impact doubled thanks to the generosity of a local donor.
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January 24, 2025
Summer Internship Applications Now Open
We are hiring summer interns!
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January 17, 2025
Empowering Youth and Adults with Disabilities and Their Families: The Mission of Mission Empower
Founded in 2007, Mission Empower was created out of a simple but growing need: to help young people with disabilities integrate into their schools and communities and someday thrive as self-sufficient adults. Today, they aim to fulfill a new growing need: more volunteers.