The Upper Room of Erie

03/19/2026

Big thanks to John Groh! Always appreciate you with Laughter in the Limelight

03/07/2026

Update to the lineup! Sean Lafferty has been added!

08/13/2025

Thank you to all 179 people that gave to us on Erie Gives! We appreciate your support of this work!

You can also give any time through our online giving portal:

The Upper Room of Erie relies on the generosity of our community to maintain our services to the homeless in Erie, Pennsylvania. Your help is needed!

08/12/2025

Today is Erie Gives! Please support us here:

I’m ready to support Upper Room of Erie on August 12, 2025 during Erie Gives. Learn more about Upper Room of Erie and all the other nonprofits participating in Erie Gives.

12/06/2024

The region's snow emergency comes at a time when the region's unsheltered homeless population has spiked.

11/12/2024

A few months ago I was in Washington, D.C., with my wife and friends. We had a free morning so we visited the Museum of African American History and Culture. It’s a wonderful museum that tells the story of pain and loss alongside perseverance and progress. There were points when I was uncomfortabl...

11/08/2024

It's time for B.o.B.!!!
What's B.o.B? Our annual BLIZZARD of BLANKETS! That's when we invite everyone in the community to bring their new or gently used, clean blankets and winter garments to the Upper Room at our home at St. Paul's Church Erie - 1024 Peach St on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2024 from 9 AM - NOON! (monetary donations are always welcome as well!) Just drive up and drop your donations off! We look forward to seeing everyone! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

08/13/2024

Hey! It's Erie Gives Day! Remember your favorite charity!!! Go to www.eriegives.org and look us up we are the Upper Room of Erie! Thank you for your support!!!

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07/11/2024

Save the date: Erie Gives is August 13th! You can be part of the celebration by giving to your favorite nonprofit (which we know is us!). Visit eriegives.org to find out more.

04/27/2024

Taylor said his retirement will be effective on June 1. He was hired as the daytime homeless shelter's part-time paid director in March 2014.