The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Erie

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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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HIGHER EDUCATION (ENROLLMENT 4,444). GANNON IS A CATHOLIC, DIOCESAN UNIVERSITY OFFERING A COMPREHENSIVE, VALUES-CENTERED LEARNING EXPERIENCE THAT EMPHASIZES FAITH, LEADERSHIP, INCLUSIVENESS AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. OUR FACULTY AND STAFF PREPARE STUDENTS TO BE GLOBAL CITIZENS.

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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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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 2019, APPROXIMATELY 625 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED NEARLY 22,000 HOURS OF THEIR TIME TO HELP THEIR COMMUNITIES AND THOSE IN NEED.

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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 (60) MINORS AND SIXTY-THREE (63) CONCENTRATIONS, AS WELL AS UNIQUE ADULT PROGRAMS AND TWELVE (12) GRADUATE PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION, THE INSTITUTION MAINTAINS ONE- AND TWO-YEAR PROGRAMS AT MERCYHURST NORTH EAST (NORTH EAST, PA.) AND TWO SATELLITE CAMPUSES- MERCYHURST CORRY (CORRY, PA.) AND MERCYHURST AT BOOKER T WASHINGTON (ERIE).

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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES THE COMMUNITY WITH HEALTHCARE SERVICES AND EDUCATION.

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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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TO PROVIDE LONG TERM MEDICAL CARE TO THE COMMUNITY.

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

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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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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 2019, PRESBYTERIAN HOMES PROVIDED $528,417 IN BENEVOLENT CARE AND $5,300,375 OF UNCOMPENSATED CARE.

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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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TO PROVIDE HEALTH, DENTAL, VISION, AND WELLNESS BENEFITS TO MEMBER EMPLOYEES.

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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.