Erie Women's Fund

08/26/2026

There’s still time to apply for the Furchak Ferko Grant through the Erie Women’s Fund! The deadline is this Friday, August 28!

The Furchak Ferko Grant supports Erie County nonprofits working to address community gaps impacting local women and families, including healthcare, transportation, workforce training and education, housing, childcare, and food insecurity.

If your organization has a project that could make a meaningful difference for women and families in our community, don’t miss this opportunity! Already started your application? Be sure to complete and submit it by Friday’s deadline.

For more information, visit https://goapply2.akoyago.com/eriecommunityfoundation/Identity/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2Feriecommunityfoundation

08/24/2026

WEATHER UPDATE: Due to weather conditions, the Erie Women's Fund is postponing Women Driving Philanthropy. The rescheduled date is Monday, August 31.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your flexibility! We recognize that golfer availability may change. Please email [email protected] with adjustments to your foursome.

We’ll see you on the fairways next week!

08/21/2026

Thank you to our Women Driving Philanthropy sponsors! ⛳️💜

Your support makes this signature outing possible and helps fuel the mission of the Erie Women’s Fund, which empowers women and families through the power of collective giving. To date, the Fund has awarded more than $1.4 million in grants to local nonprofits.

We’re grateful to the sponsors who help make our work possible. Thank you!

American Tinning & Galvanizing | ATHENA Erie | Cali's West Catering | Deborah W. Murphy | Erie Beer | Erie Insurance | Elizabeth Hirz | Great Lakes Automation Services, Inc. | Hand & Upper Body Rehabilitation Center | Impressia | ErieBank | Jennie Hagerty Erie SeaWolves | Kate & Co. | Kathleen Scheppner | Knox Law | Lisa Necastro | Marquette Savings Bank | McGill Power Bell & Associates | McLaughlin, Gornall & Sennett, P.C. | Mercy Center for Women | Merrill Lynch | Pat Kennedy | Salt Air Family Properties LLC

08/19/2026

Tee time is almost here! We will see you on the green on Monday 8/24 ⛳

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08/19/2026

A special thank you to our Gold-level Women Driving Philanthropy sponsors! ⛳️💜

Your generous support helps make this golf outing possible and fuels the mission of the Erie Women’s Fund to empower women and families through the power of collective giving. To date, the Fund has awarded more than $1.4 million in grants to local nonprofits.

We’re grateful for your investment in the women and families we serve. Thank you for helping drive philanthropy forward!

Erie Insurance
American Tinning & Galvanizing

08/17/2026

The final countdown is on! 🏌️⛳

We’re just one week away from Women Driving Philanthropy at the Lawrence Park Golf Club. Get ready for a fun day on the course as we come together to support the Erie Women’s Fund and its mission to empower women and families through collective giving.

We can’t wait to see you on the green!

08/14/2026

Applications are still open for the Furchak-Ferko Grant—and we encourage you to help spread the word!

The Furchak-Ferko Grant provides funding to support projects that improve the lives of women and families across Erie County. This grant supports initiatives addressing critical community needs, including transportation, healthcare, workforce training and education, housing, child care, and food insecurity.

If your organization is creating meaningful change in our community, we encourage you to apply. Help us share this opportunity with nonprofits working to support women and families in Erie County.

To learn more and apply, visit https://goapply2.akoyago.com/eriecommunityfoundation/Identity/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2Feriecommunityfoundation

08/11/2026

Your gift goes further today on Erie Gives when you support the Erie Women’s Fund.

When you give, you’re helping invest in women, families, and a stronger community through the power of collective giving. And the impact doesn’t stop on Erie Gives Day.

Want to make an even bigger difference? Join the Erie Women’s Fund and become part of a collective of women who are coming together to create meaningful change in our community.

To learn more, visit https://www.eriegives.org/organization/erie-women-s-fund.

08/10/2026

We’re getting closer to Women Driving Philanthropy at the Lawrence Park Golf Club. 💜🏌️

Soon, we’ll come together for a day of golf and philanthropy in support of the Erie Women’s Fund. Every swing helps make an impact by supporting efforts that empower women and families through collective giving. We’re looking forward to a memorable day on the course!

08/07/2026

Your gift on Erie Gives Day is just the beginning. 💜

When you join the Erie Women's Fund, your impact doesn't end after Erie Gives Day. As part of our collective giving community, your membership continues to support grants and initiatives that empower women and families across our region all year long.

Make your Erie Gives donation count today—and join a community that's creating lasting change together.