Be The HERO They've Been Waiting For

The biggest giving day in Erie is almost here, and Because You Care is excited to once again join the list of nonprofits participating in this online giving event. 

The 15th annual Erie Gives Day is scheduled for Tuesday, August 12, 2025 from 12:00am to 11:59pm.  On this day only, the Erie Community Foundation and its community partners will add additional dollars to each donation that is made to Because You Care when donated through the Erie Gives website. 

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 12 and donate $25 or more to Because You Care at: 

https://www.eriegives.org/organizations/because-you-care-inc

Donate by Check! 

Donors must make their Erie Gives contributions by check starting Tuesday, June 17th.

• Checks MUST be made out to the Erie Community Foundation.
• Checks MUST be accompanied by the Erie Gives Check Contribution Form (attached below)
• Checks MUST be delivered to the Erie Community Foundation no later than Friday, August 5.
• Check donations MUST have the minimum donation of $25 per organization. 

Mail check(s) with form to: Erie Community Foundation, 459 West 6th Street, Erie, PA 16507

Erie Gives Check Form BYC