Jan 23, 2025
Clare Wilson Fund Continues A Legacy of Service After 20 years as a volunteer firefighter, few calls leave Matt Skrekla, captain of Fuller Hose Company, speechless. But Skrekla won’t soon forget the phone call when fellow Fuller volunteer Clare Wilson told him of his...
Jan 23, 2025
Gerri Smith’s Love of North East Iva Geraldine “Gerri” Smith was a founding member of the North East Community Foundation and our most avid supporter. For 55 years, Gerri dedicated her time and talents to North East, leaving so many nonprofits, community groups and...
Jan 23, 2025
DefIANt Scholars Program In 2020, the North East Community Foundation proudly partnered with Ian Malesiewski to create a new scholarship to empower, encourage, and uplift local students. The DefIANt Scholars Program is a scholarship available to seniors in Erie...
