Erie Gives
GECAC is serving Erie County's most vulnerable in areas of housing assistance, education, employment, and income, protecting seniors and a bevy of other coordinating services during a shaky economy. We are all in this together, which is why we want to provide you with a way to make your contribution go further by participating in Erie Gives.
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, mail a check, or deliver your gift 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!" bade on your social media after you donate.
Online: The online event takes place on Tuesday, August 13th from midnight to midnight.
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. All check donations must be accompanied by a Check Donation Form. Checks must be delivered to The Erie Community Foundation in person or by mail no later than Thursday, August 8, 2024.
By Phone: Call The Erie Community Foundation at 814-454-0843. Staff will answer the phone lines from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on August 13, 2024. 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
- Thursday, July 20 GECAC's Kick-off for Erie Gives
- Monday, August 8 Checks due to Erie Community Foundation
- Tuesday, August 13 On-Line Giving midnight to midnight
- Tuesday, August 13 Phone Giving 8 AM-8 PM
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