Rachel Cacchione, Director of Community Impact

Rachel Cacchione joined The Erie Community Foundation in 2014. In 2021, she was promoted to Director of Community Impact where she works with the Community Impact Team to manage our competitive grant programs. Rachel launched the Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Initiative called HEY!--Hear Erie's Youth. She is the administrator for the Foundation’s online grant management system, oversees the urgent grant program, and is responsible for scheduling pre-application meetings.

Rachel earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Media Studies from Pennsylvania State Erie, The Behrend College. Prior to joining the Foundation, she worked as an Administrative Assistant for the Muscular Dystrophy Association where she was responsible for administrative duties, fundraising and healthcare services.

Rachel is an avid sports fan who was born and raised in Erie, PA, and spends many summer evenings with her family on the beaches of Presque Isle or enjoying the many cultural festivals that highlight the history and diversity of our community.

Contact for:

• Helping Today grant Program
• H.E.Y.! Hear Erie's Youth
• Urgent grant requests
• 814.413.7354
• Email Rachel Cacchione