The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Erie

MISSION:

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS, INC. PROVIDES CHILD CARE AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. ITS MISSION IS "EDUCATING CHILDREN TO SUCCEED."

MISSION:

THE SOLE ACTIVITY OF LECOM AT PRESQUE ISLE IS TO PROVIDE A SKILLED NURSING FACILITY TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF A GROWING ELDERLY POPULATION. THIS FACILITY IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR SENIOR RESIDENTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO LIVE ON THEIR OWN TO ALLOW THEM TO AGE IN A COMFORTABLE SAFE ENVIRONMENT. THE FACILITY EMPLOYS NURSES WHO PROVIDE RESIDENTS WITH 24 HOURS OF EMERGENCY SUPPORT WHICH WILL GIVE FAMILIES AND LOVED ONES PEACE OF MIND. IN ADDITION, OTHER PROVIDED SERVICES INCLUDE MEALS, HOUSEKEEPING, RESIDENT ACTIVITIES, WELLNESS ACTIVITIES, AND SOCIAL SERVICES.

MISSION:

WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A CONTINUUM OF CARE CONSISTING OF SHORT TERM REHABILITATION, LONG TERM SKILLED CARE, MEMORY CARE, PERSONAL CARE AND INDEPENDENT LIVING, ALL WITHIN A HOME-LIKE SETTING AND WITH A PERSON-CENTERED CARE PHILOSOPHY, SERVING THE PRESBYTERY OF LAKE ERIE (ERIE, CRAWFORD, WARREN, VENANGO, MCKEAN AND FOREST COUNTIES). DURING THE CURRENT YEAR, PRESBYTERIAN HOMES OPERATED THREE SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES, TWO IN ERIE, PA (MANCHESTER COMMONS AND ELMWOOD GARDENS),AND ONE IN OIL CITY, PA (OAKWOOD HEIGHTS),AND ALSO OPERATED TWO PERSONAL CARE HOMES,MANCHESTER COMMONS AND ELMWOOD GARDENS. THESE FACILITIES CONTINUED TO PROVIDE CARE EVEN AFTER THE RESIDENT HAS EXHAUSTED THEIR OWN RESOURCES. HOSPICE CARE IS PROVIDED THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL HOSPICE PROVIDERS SO THAT RESIDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES HAVE THE FULL ASSURANCE OF COMPREHENSIVE CARE THROUGH END OF LIFE. IN 2022, PRESBYTERIAN HOMES PROVIDED $320,000 IN BENEVOLENT CARE AND $6,500,000 OF UNCOMPENSATED CARE.

MISSION:

TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF CHILDREN BY PROVIDING AN EDUCATIONAL, CREATIVE, INTERACTIVE AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT WHERE LEARNING AND FUN GO HAND IN HAND.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the residential options exclusively for older adults who want to have a simpler, maintenance-free lifestyle and enjoy the company of peers with common interests, or who require a moderate amount of support in the activities of daily living to maintain independent living.

MISSION:

ERIE COUNTY CARE MANAGEMENT, INC (ECCM) PROVIDES CARE MANAGEMENT AND OTHER SERVICES TO ERIE COUNTY'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)

MISSION:

THE ERIE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INSPIRES AND ENGAGES THROUGH DYNAMIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, AND WITH RELEVANT EXHIBITS AND PUBLICATIONS. WE PRESERVE OUR COLLECTIONS AND ARCHIVES TO SERVE AS A COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE RESOURCE FOR ALL.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Community Improvement & Capacity Building major group area.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to make grants for charitable purposes in a specific community or region. The funds available to a community foundation are usually derived from many donors and held in an endowment that is independently administered; income earned by the endowment is then used to make grants.

MISSION:

THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO SERVE AS A REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCING NON-PROFIT CORPORATION TO STRENGTHEN THE CORE ASSETS OF THE DOWNTOWN ERIE AND DRIVE REVITALIZATION ACROSS THE REGION.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF LAKESHORE COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. (LAKESHORE) IS TO ENHANCE THE ABILITY OF PERSONS WITH MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE THROUGH ACQUISITION OF SKILLS AND UTILIZATION OF SERVICES THAT PROMOTE EACH INDIVIDUAL'S SELF DIRECTION, PERSONAL WORTH AND VALUE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that use a bulk of their resources to provide charitable services or run charitable programs of their own. They make few, if any, grants to outside organizations and, like private independent foundations, they generally do not raise funds from the public.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to house collections of living animals, birds, reptiles, living aquatic plants and animals including fish, shellfish, and shore birds, insects and other wildlife for the purpose of study and public viewing.

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT THE CONGREGATION OF THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF NORTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA, ITS CURRENT AND FUTURE MINISTRIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WITH LIKE-MINDED MISSIONS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.

MISSION:

HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT SERVICE (HANDS) MAKES STRONGER AND MORE VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOODS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

MISSION:

THE ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS ITS 2,197 MEMBERS BY PROVIDING INFORMATION AND SERVICES THAT WILL ASSIST IN THE PURSUIT OF BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY INTERESTS.

MISSION:

THE GREATER ERIE COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE WILL ELIMINATE POVERTY IN ERIE COUNTY THROUGH EMPOWERMENT, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF NORTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA IS TO PROVIDE FOOD TO THOSE IN NEED WITHIN ELEVEN COUNTIES OF NORTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA WHILE CREATING AWARENESS AND EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY ON THE REALITIES OF HUNGER.