Erie Women's Fund
It's time to get excited about our annual Women Driving Philanthropy golf outing! Mark your calendar for August 29th at Lawrence Park. Golfer registration will open on June 1 so make sure to gather your foursome. If you are interested in sponsoring our golf outing, please contact Alex Sienerth at asienerth@eriecommunityfoundation.org for more information. Sponsors receive recognition at the event and 1-2 foursomes!
Last year, this golf outing raised $30,000 to support Women and Families! Proceeds from this outing will replenish and strengthen our grants fund so that we can continue to contribute and serve the Erie community, providing opportunities for women and families to achieve self-sufficiency.
Mission
The mission of The Erie Women's Fund (EWF) is Empowering Women and Families. EWF educates and inspires its members to positively impact the lives of Erie County women through philanthropy and community engagement.
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WHO
In 2007, twelve altruistic women sought to combine their philanthropic efforts to make a difference in our community. Today, EWF has 200 like-minded members who have given more than $850,000 to local nonprofits that Empower Women and Families.
WHAT
Collectively, we Empower Women and Families! EWF provides financial grants, hosts enriching educational forums and engages members through informational meetings and social gatherings.
WHERE
Throughout the Erie community.
WHEN
All year long, we are involving members through in-person (large and small) events and online activities to fulfill our mission for philanthropy. The amount of participation by members is an individual choice; there is no requirement of time.
WHY
For a purposeful giving and collective impact!
To demonstrate our shared values.
To express the power in numbers.
To make a difference .
HOW
With women like YOU! Won’t you join us? Click here to learn more!
Please commit as you are able:
- Platinum ($2,500+ annually)
- Gold ($1,000 annually)
- Silver ($500 annually)
- Bronze ($250 annually)
- Group ($1,000 annual commitment, paid in full at one time, for up to 10 women)
Group membership available to individuals during their first year of membership.
Already a Member?
Are you already a member of The Erie Women's Fund and would like to be more involved? Click here for information on the Erie Women's Fund Membership Committees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Click here for some frequently asked questions about the Erie Women's Fund.
You can find a copy of our bylaws here.
Education Corner
The Education Committee is responsible for hosting engaging, enriching and timely events for all of EWF membership. This year, we've had to pivot to host virtual education sessions, as the health and safety of our members is important to us. Our education sessions can be found below.
Women In The Workplace Pandemic's Impact on Women Domestic Violence Alliance with DA Jack DaneriIn 2020, we created the Three-Part Series on Systemic Racism to inform our membership of the local impact of this important issue. Through the three-part series, our members are able to hear from local psychologists, historians, educators and leadership of how it affects our community.
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