Erie Community Foundation Matches Gifts to GSWPA

Jul 22, 2011 Posted in Girl Scouts in the Press, Newsroom

Erie, PA - In celebration of its 75th anniversary, the Erie Community Foundation is hosting “Erie Gives” Day on August 2, 2011. Beginning at 8 a.m., donors may visit eriegives.org to make a minimum donation of $25 to Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania (GSWPA). Erie Community Foundation will match the gift on a prorated basis from a pool of $75,000. The event takes place between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. EST, giving supporters 12 hours to make a donation.

There is no limit to the amount of money donors may give. Only Visa and MasterCard will be accepted. Donors will receive an email receipt within 24 hours of making a gift.

Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania will receive the donation plus The Erie Community Foundation’s prorated match within two to four weeks of Erie Gives.

Learn more at eriegives.org.