What Makes People Donate? Erie Gives Aug. 12th, 2025
Volunteers have always been part of our operation. But what people don't often realize is what they actually do besides tending to our gardens, being part of our chapel services, and visits with our residents. They are an integral part of every aspect of the lives of our residents and patients. Besides the human support, raising capital is the second aspect of their mission. This capital is used to fund special events and projects. Christmas gifts for every resident, corsages and boutonnières for Mothers and Fathers Days, bingo cash and prizes in Activities, maintenance of our fish tanks, and special entertainment are the little ways they contribute.
Large investments have also been a very important component of the Friends' fundraising. They've funded the renovations from top to bottom of large resident areas including the Activities Lounge, the Internet Cafe, the Physical Therapy Gym, the Chapel, the Beauty Shop, and now the main dining room and small resident lounges. In 2024, they purchased 14 new medication carts for our nursing department to make med passes more efficient and effective. They've funded multiple facility transport van purchases that are used for clinics and community activities/events is another function of this group.
These are our volunteers. They are family, they are friends, they are invaluable, and they are YOU. Please consider donating today by clicking on the red donate button above. Thank you!
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