Erie Gives
Donate $60 for GECAC's 60th Anniversary!
At Greater Erie Community Action Committee, our mission is simple but powerful:
To empower individuals and strengthen communities by helping people help themselves.
Every day, lives are changed because of GECAC. And beyond the statistics are real people. Real families. Real stories of strength, struggle, and transformation.
What is Erie Gives?
Spearheaded by the Erie Community Foundation, Erie Gives rallies the entire community to donate to their local non-profits of choice. You can be a philanthropist with a gift of just $25 or more. Make your gift online, by phone, by mail with a check, or deliver it in person.You can create your own personal fundraising page to share with your family, friends, and co-workers during Erie Gives. It's so simple! Just follow the directions below. Become a Peer-to-Peer Fundraiser today!
Fundraising Champion DIRECTIONS
Be sure to post the "I Donated to GECAC!" badge on your social media after you donate.
Credit Cards: Debit cards and the following credit cards are accepted: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.
Checks: Donors can write a check for their Erie Gives donation. Checks must be made out to The Erie Community Foundation. A Check Donation Form must accompany all check donations. Checks must be delivered to The Erie Community Foundation in person or by mail no later than Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
By Phone: Call The Erie Community Foundation at 814-454-0843. Staff will answer the phone lines from 8 AM. to 8 PM on August 12th. Donations can be made by phone using your credit card.
Prorated Match: The Erie Community Foundation and sponsors will enhance donors' gifts by providing a prorated match to each gift made to a nonprofit.
Key Dates
- Tuesday, August 5 Checks due to Erie Community Foundation
- Tuesday, August 12 Online Giving midnight to midnight
- Tuesday, August 12 Phone Giving 8 AM-8 PM
