Zach was part of a team of employee volunteers who helped landscape the grounds of a public school in Erie, Pa.
Living the Golden Rule
At ERIE, we believe in investing in our communities and in the lives of others. We give our time, talent and resources in three key areas of focus.
We support the United Way and projects for urban revitalization and basic human needs. We also help culture and arts initiatives, entrepreneurialism and education.
We support the disaster relief efforts of the American Red Cross and other programs that help keep individuals and families safe and out of harm’s way.
We plant community gardens and help programs that use resources, energy and new technologies responsibly.
Zach was part of a team of employee volunteers who helped landscape the grounds of a public school in Erie, Pa.
Employees and agents volunteered at the Puerto Rican Festival in Rochester, New York.
Employees prepare food at the Northern Illinois Food Bank, which serves the suburbs of Chicago and rural communities across Northern Illinois.
Employees and agents help support a home rehabilitation project for the Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity. The project was part of a neighborhood revitalization program.
Volunteers from ERIE rallied to help at a community festival.
Employees Melody and Jane pack food as part of a service project for the Salvation Army.
Family, friends and co-workers gathered to honor or remember those touched by cancer and support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light The Night Walk.
Patrick, Megan and other volunteers pack food for families of Pfeiffer-Burleigh Elementary, a service project through the Adopt-A-School partnership.
Kara comforts a dog and other pets at the ANNA Shelter (Association for Needy and Neglected Animals) in Erie, Pa.
Our Funding Request and Application Process
You may be wondering about how our funding process works. Please review our guidelines and frequently asked questions for more information. If you have additional questions, please get in touch with us.
Get answers to questions about the eligibility rules, request procedures and typical decision timeline.
If you need to get in touch with us, please call Community Outreach at (814) 870-2940 or email givingnetwork@erieinsurance.com.
Through the Serving Together Program, Erie Insurance supports our fire prevention education, free smoke alarm installations in high risk neighborhoods and enables us to provide the needed assistance to those experiencing a disaster. Our partnership with Erie Insurance provides the financial, volunteer and leadership support that makes a real difference in the safety of our communities.
Pam Masi, Executive Director of American Red Cross of Northwestern PA
OUR HISTORY
A Tradition of Giving
Service has been part of our company’s vision from the start. ERIE’s founder H.O. Hirt had a passion for connecting people, ideas and resources to solve problems in the community. For instance in 1945, when H.O. learned about foster parents plan to help the War Orphans Fund, he encouraged employees to make small monthly donations to the cause. H.O. received many awards and citations in recognition of his contributions and service to the community and the insurance industry. The promise of service to our customers and the community continues to pass from generation to generation at ERIE.
HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT
By the numbers
Employees spent nearly 5,700 hours volunteering.
3,964 Charitable gifts Were given by employees and matched by ERIE.
485 charities received donations from ERIE and our employees.
Learn more about our categories of corporate giving.
HOW TO GET STARTED
Request Funding
Nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations and accredited educational institutions located in the areas served by Erie Insurance are encouraged to submit a funding request annually. Your request should also support one of our areas of focus: Safety, Community Building and Environmental Responsibility.
You can submit a funding request under $10,000 for consideration at any time . The deadlines to submit funding requests of $10,000 or more are:
May 9, 2018
August 1, 2018
September 13, 2018
November 9, 2018
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