Corry area nonprofits to participate in Erie Gives | News

On Tuesday, Aug. 11, community members will once again have the opportunity to support the causes they care about during Erie Gives, the annual community-wide day of giving hosted by The Erie Community Foundation. This year, 26 Corry-area nonprofits are participating, including first-time participant, Corry Area Radio Service (98.9 FM).

Some of this year’s participating organizations have identified important projects that will benefit directly from Erie Gives donations.

The Corry Public Library is raising funds toward a new boiler system, a project expected to cost more than $100,000. While not the most visible improvement, it is a critical investment that will keep the library serving the community for years to come.

Impact Corry is bringing a new splash pad to downtown Corry next year. Designed with features for young children, teens and adults, the project aims to create a fun, family-friendly gathering space that will be bring new life downtown.

The YMCA of Corry continues its efforts to improve its facility by seeking support for new windows and doors to increase energy efficiency, along with parking lot improvements and ongoing building maintenance.

New participant Corry Area Radio Service (98.9 FM) plans to use Erie Gives donations to help fund its annual Homecoming Tailgate Party, scheduled for Sept. 25, before the Corry Homecoming football game.

The Foundation for Sustainable Forests will use Erie Gives contributions to improve forest health through projects such as managing invasive plants at the 262-acre Sparta Sportsmen’s Community Forest and investing in native tree regeneration to ensure healthy, resilient forests for future generations.

Although it is not eligible for the Corry Community Foundation’s (CCF) local Bonus Bucks (a prorated match), the Erie to Pittsburgh Trail Association is also participating in Erie Gives. The organization continues making progress on the Corry Junction Greenway Trail, working toward connecting Dobbins Landing in Erie to Corry and eventually all the way to Pittsburgh.

For those who want to support multiple organizations with a single gift, the Corry Area United Fund is launching its Seat 13 Campaign through Erie Gives. Donations to the United Fund will benefit 13 local nonprofit organizations throughout the Corry area.

Last year, Corry nonprofits raised an impressive $484,083 during Erie Gives, with the CCF contributing an additional $25,000 in Bonus Bucks. The YMCA of Corry also received the event’s largest single gift — a $300,000 donation — which helped place the organization near the top of the Erie Gives leaderboard.

The Corry Community Foundation provides a prorated match for Corry-based nonprofits’ first $5,000 in donations, helping smaller nonprofits maximizing every gift they receive. In 2025, the matching amount was 33 cents on the dollar, turning a $25 donation into a $33.25 for the nonprofits.

“Erie Gives really captures the power of collective giving,” said Shelby Scouten, executive assistant at CCF. “Many people think their $25 donation won’t make much of a difference, but when people come together, those gifts create a meaningful impact for our community. We’re incredibly grateful to The Erie Community Foundation for making this event possible each year and for continuing to strengthen nonprofits throughout our region.”

Erie Gives will take place Tuesday, Aug. 11. Donations may be made online from midnight until midnight at www.ErieGives.org, or by phone between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. by calling 814-454-0843.

A complete list of participating Corry-area nonprofits is as follows:

• 3 Pillarz Farm

• Avery’s Pawsitive Change

• Corry Area Arts Council

• Corry Area Food Pantry

• Corry Area Historical Society

• Corry Area Radio

• Corry Area School District Foundation

• Corry Area United Fund

• Corry Community Foundation

• Corry Counseling Services of LECOM Health

• Corry GridIron Club

• Corry Higher Education Council

• Corry Public Library

• Corry Rail and Industrial Legacy Society

• DiVittorio Center for Autism

• Doorkeepers Christian Outreach

• Foundation for Sustainable Forests

• Impact Corry

• Lifecare Pregnancy & Family Resource Center

• Love INC of Union City, Corry & Spartansburg

• Mead Park Association

• Spartansburg Events

• The Salvation Army – Corry

• St. Thomas the Apostle Church

• Village Friends

• YMCA OF Corry

Visit the Corry Community Foundation Facebook page or watch for the Erie Gives insert in an upcoming edition of The Journal for more information.