Local LGBTQ+ nonprofits benefit from Erie Gives Day 2022

by Rex Apps

The Erie Community Foundation’s 12th Annual Erie Gives Day capped off another record breaking year for local nonprofits on Tuesday, October 9. Over 7.9 million dollars was raised which was more than just over 7 million last year.

The local LGBTQ+ groups benefiting from the communities generosity include:

• Compton’s Table, which works to empower queer youth and young people to be agents of change. Compton’s Table received $1,023.
• Greater Erie Alliance for Equality (GEAE) dedicated to supporting the region’s LGBTA+ community and its straight allies through educational programs, social events and opportunities for service. They received $9,973.
• NW PA Pride Alliance received $3,871. They are the organizing body for the Pride events in the city of Erie. Pride events have been celebrated in Erie for 30 years.
• Pennsylvania Equality Project, Inc. serves the LGBTQ+ community across Pennsylvania providing educational initiative in pursuit of affirming our civil rights. The seek to end discrimination, conversion therapy, and youth homelessness within the LGBTQ+ community. The Pennsylvania Equality Project received $126.
• The LGBT Community Endowment exists to find projects that address the unique challenges facing the LGBTQ+ community in Northwest Pennsylvania. The goal of all the LGBT Funds of the Erie Community Foundation is to help build a positive, thriving environment for community members. They were giving $37,277.