Flagship City Kitties GAME 3: BYC Ticket Fundraiser

Join us at UPMC Park to support Purrista Cat Cafe & Because You Care! We are partnering with the Erie SeaWolves to fundraise for our organizations!

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Flagship City Kitties GAME 4: BYC Ticket Fundraiser

Join us at UPMC Park to support Purrista Cat Cafe & Because You Care! We are partnering with the Erie SeaWolves to fundraise for our organizations!

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Hurdles for Hounds 2026

Run a 5k with your pup! 🦮🏃🏽‍♂️💨 Join the BYC gang at Beach 11! Registration includes an obstacle course, snacks, and doggy goodie bag! All the proceeds support our animal rescue mission at Because You Care. 🏖️

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Erie Gives Day 2026

Erie Gives is an inspiring community-spirted event like no other! Thousands of donors from across the country - and globe - give to hundreds of local nonprofits - like Because You Care - and we have been so grateful for the support each and every year. Erie Gives is always the second Tuesday of August. This year, Erie Gives will take place on August 11, 2026, from midnight to midnight.

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