The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Erie

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF LAKE ERIE COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE (LECOM) IS TO PREPARE STUDENTS TO BECOME OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS, PHARMACY PRACTITIONERS AND DENTISTS THROUGH PROGRAMS OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, RESEARCH, CLINICAL CARE, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH IMPROVED HEALTH FOR ALL HUMANITY.

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THE ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WORKS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL IN OUR REGION BY EVALUATING AND ADDRESSING COMMUNITY ISSUES, BUILDING PERMANENT CHARITABLE ENDOWMENTS, AND BY PROMOTING PHILANTHROPIC AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP.

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GANNON UNIVERSITY IS AN INSTITUTION OF POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION WITH CAMPUSES IN ERIE, PA AND RUSKIN, FL, OFFERING OVER 100 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, INCLUDING ONLINE AND TRADITIONAL ASSOCIATE, BACHELOR'S, MASTER'S, AND DOCTORAL DEGREES TO A FALL 2020 STUDENT ENROLLMENT OF 4,251.

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MERCYHURST UNIVERSITY IS A FULLY ACCREDITED, FOUR-YEAR, CATHOLIC COMPREHENSIVE INSTITUTION FOUNDED BY THE SISTERS OF MERCY IN 1926. THE ERIE (PA.) CAMPUS OFFERS SIXTY-SIX (66) UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS WITH SIXTY-FOUR (64) MINORS, AS WELL AS UNIQUE ADULT PROGRAMS AND TWELVE (12) GRADUATE PROGRAMS.

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TO CONDUCT THE ORDINARY AND NECESSARY BUSINESS OF A CREDIT UNION INVOLVING THE RECEIVING OF SAVINGS OF MEMBERS AND LENDING MONEY TO MEMBERS FOR PROVIDENT PURPOSES.

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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES THE COMMUNITY WITH HEALTHCARE SERVICES AND EDUCATION.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

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THE LOYAL CHRISTIAN BENEFIT ASSOCIATION'S MISSION IS TO HELP CHRISTIAN FAMILIES SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION THROUGH LIFE'S STAGES. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY PROVIDING LIFE INSURANCE, ANNUITIES, MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT, & FRATERNAL BENEFITS TO MEMBERS AND SUPPORTING MEMBERS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES IN THE FORM OF DIRECT MEMBER BENEFITS AND SUPPORT OF LOCAL COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS. DURING 2021, APPROXIMATELY 635 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED NEARLY 13,650 HOURS OF THEIR TIME TO HELP THEIR COMMUNITIES AND THOSE IN NEED.

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TO PROVIDE LONG TERM MEDICAL CARE TO THE COMMUNITY.

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THE DR. GERTRUDE A. BARBER FOUNDATION INC. IS THE SINGLE ENTITY THAT SEEKS PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT FOR THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES: THE DR. GERTRUDE. A BARBER CENTER, INC., THE DR. GERTRUDE A. BARBER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE, INC., THE DR. GERTRUDE A. BARBER IN HOME SERVICES, INC., AND THE BARBER SERVICES SYSTEMS, INC. (COLLECTIVELY THE "BARBER NATIONAL INSTITUTE OR "BARBER"). FUNDRAISING IS FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT AND SUPPORT OF THE MISSION AND EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THESE COMPANIES. COLLECTIVELY, BARBER COMPANIES PROVIDE HOUSING, EDUCATION, CLINICAL THERAPIES, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH AUTISM, INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES OR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHALLENGES AND THEIR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS, AND PROVIDE ON-GOING TRAINING, EDUCATIONAL SUPPORTS, AND CONSULTING SERVICES FOR BARBER'S PROFESSIONALS SERVING OUR CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

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FOUNDED BY THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH AND OPERATED IN THE CATHOLIC TRADITION, SAINT MARY'S HOME OF ERIE IS COMMITTED TO AN ENVIRONMENT OF LOVING TO CARE WHERE PRIMARILY SENIORS, THEIR FAMILIES, STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPATE IN FOSTERING AN ATMOSPHERE OF COMMUNITY.

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THE DR. GERTRUDE A. BARBER CENTER, INC. (GABC) FULFILLS ITS MISSION OF SUPPORTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH AUTISM, INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHALLENGES BY PROVIDING A WIDE RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, RESIDENTIAL LIVING OPTIONS, CLINICAL SERVICES, JOB SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, DAILY LIVING SUPPORT, SENIOR PROGRAMS, AND RESPITE CARE. THROUGH THE BARBER NATIONAL INSTITUTE FACILITIES LOCATED IN NORTHWEST, SOUTHEAST, SOUTHWEST, AND CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA, OUR ORGANIZATION SERVES MORE THAN 6,100 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH A COMMUNITY INTEGRATED APPROACH AND CONTINUUM OF PROGRAMS. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE THE SERVICES AND RESOURCES TO SUPPORT CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN REACHING THEIR FULL POTENTIAL TO BECOMING VALUED AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.

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THE CENTER PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, HEALTH CARE, PHYSICAL THERAPY AND OTHER RELATED SERVICES.

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THE ERIE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A VARIETY OF PREMIER CEMETERY SERVICES THAT EXCEED THE EXPECTATIONS OF OUR COMMUNITY. WE PROVIDE PERPETUAL CARE AT THREE RESPECTFUL LOCATIONS, FOR ALL GENERATIONS AND CULTURES: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE. WE ARE A NON-PROFIT, NON-SECTARIAN AND NON-DENOMINATIONAL ORGANIZATION.

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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). PRESBYTERIAN HOMES OPERATES THREE SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES, TWO IN ERIE, PA (MANCHESTER COMMONS AND ELMWOOD GARDENS),AND ONE IN OIL CITY, PA (OAKWOOD HEIGHTS),AND ALSO OPERATES TWO PERSONAL CARE HOMES,MANCHESTER COMMONS AND ELMWOOD GARDENS. THESE FACILITIES CONTINUE 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 2020, PRESBYTERIAN HOMES PROVIDED $519,271 IN BENEVOLENT CARE AND $5,757,714 OF UNCOMPENSATED CARE.

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR INDEPENDENCE (CRI) IS A COMMUNITY BASED, NON-RESIDENTIAL, NON-PROFIT CORPORATION THAT PROVIDES SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND THE ACCESSIBILITY OF THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY LIVE. CRI IS ONE OF MORE THAN 500 FEDERALLY FUNDED CENTERS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING ACROSS THE NATION ESTABLISHED BY PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.

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AT THE YMCA OF GREATER ERIE, WE PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL.

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SUPPORT UPMC HAMOT'S MISSION TO SERVE PATIENTS & COMMUNITY IN THE HAMOT TRADITION OF QUALITY.

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UNITED WAY OF ERIE COUNTY'S MISSION IS TO MOBILIZE RESOURCES TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY AND IMPROVE OUR COMMUNITY.

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TO PROVIDE MANDATORY PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY COVERAGE TO AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3).