Support Shriners Children's Erie on Erie Gives Day

Erie Gives is an inspiring community-spirited event like no other! Thousands of donors from across the country – and globe – give to hundreds of local nonprofits during Erie Gives, a 24-hour day of giving!

The 14th annual Erie Gives Day is scheduled for Tuesday, August 13, 2024, from 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. On this day only, the Erie Community Foundation and its sponsors will enhance donors' gifts by providing a prorated match to each gift made to Shriners Children’s Erie donated through the Erie Gives website.

How to Support Shriners Children’s Erie on Erie Gives Day

Online:

• Donate Online.
• Gifts will be accepted on August 13, 2024, beginning at midnight!
• Online donations can be made via credit card (American Express, Discover, Mastercard, or Visa).
• Minimum donation = $25.

By Phone:

• Call The Erie Community Foundation at 814-454-0843.
• Their friendly staff will answer phone lines from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on August 13, 2024.
• Donations can be made by phone using your credit card (American Express, Discover, Mastercard or Visa).
• You will have the option to cover the credit card and platform fees giving your nonprofit more dollars.
• Minimum donation = $25.

In Person:

• Please bring your check and the completed Check Donation Form to The Erie Community Foundation at 459 West 6th Street, before Friday, August 9, 2024.
• We will start accepting checks on July 8, 2024.
• Please note: If you give by check, there are no fees! Also note that you are able to donate to an unlimited amount of Erie Gives participating nonprofits!

By Mail:

• You can also mail your check to the Erie Community Foundation at 459 West 6th Street, but they will need to receive your gift by Friday, August 9, 2024.

Gift of Stock or IRA via Mail:

• Talk to your professional advisor or banker who can help you.
• The deadline to initiate the transfer of stock or IRA distribution with your custodian directed to The Erie Community Foundation is Monday, August 12, 2024.
• Complete the Check Donation Form indicating the organization(s) and donation amount(s).
• Mail check and completed form to The Erie Community Foundation, 459 West 6th Street, Erie, PA 16507.
• The transfer of stock or distribution from your IRA should match the total amount you indicate on your mail-in form.