January
Helping a couple of shelter pets
ECCA sponsored a dog and a cat the Erie Humane Society. This sponsorship covered the adoption cost for Zeba (a two year old Akita) and Ginny (a two year old, short haired, brown cat).
Assisting Grover Cleveland's community school
ECCA donated a couple of family activity baskets - one for a game night and another a baking collection - to Grover Cleveland for their Winter Fest.
Assisting Our Neighbor's Place
Bob delivered clothing to EUMA for the Our Neighbor's Place seasonal overflow shelter. Our Neighbor's Place offers guests a warm and safe place to sleep during the winter months. In addition, the shelter provides food, an opportunity to shower, hygiene necessities, and other services.
Hopping to the rescue! š°
Erie Area Rabbit Society & Rescue (EARS) recently put out a request for newspapers; they use them to line the bunnies' cages. Cordie and Sandra graciously hopped right up and delivered stacks of newspapers.
Supporting local businesses' new endeavor
During summer, we invite a food truck to our office for the staff and the other businesses in our plaza to enjoy. For the past few years, The Waffle Miracle has been our go-to choice. For Fifty Fridays, Bob delivered some flowers to wish The Waffle Miracle and Before the Barrel Distillery the best of luck in their new endeavor.
February
Helping to line the red carpet
ECCA assembled a crew to help line the red carpet at Erie's Night to Shine. Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom-like experience celebrating people with special needs. With positive vibes in tow and glow wands in hand, we cheered on these queens and kings on this special night!!
Will you be our Valentine?
To help spread a bit of love on Valentine's Day, Lauren, Schuyler, Brianna, and Sandra made homemade cards for the residents at the Dunkirk Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Making deliveries for Meals on Wheels
Not to be deterred by the wintery conditions, Caren and Michelle are volunteering with Meals on Wheels. They'll be delivering meals to some home-bound residents in our community.
Delivering lunch to the Erie Zoo staff
The Erie Zoo has been a community staple for 100 years now! To honor this significant milestone and help them roar into their centennial year, members of our Primarius team had lunch delivered to the Erie Zoo staff.
March
Bringing some cookies to the Y
In celebration of their 165th anniversary, Kathy dropped off some locally baked cookies at the YMCA of Greater Erie. The Y provides a range of services and programs in support of our community. We congratulate them on this significant achievement and wish them all the best!
Giving thanks to the food bank staff
Diane and Ghana delivered baked goods from Brew Ha Ha to the staff at the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania. Recently, the food bank announced Greg Hall as the new CEO. We congratulate Hall on his appointment and wish the team all the best in carrying out their mission for a hunger-free community.
Stepping up for Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels sometimes struggle to find volunteers this time of year, with many people heading south to warmer weather for the winter months. Matt and Cordie were more than happy to step in and help ensure meals got delivered to the residents in need in our community.
Bringing some Girl Scout cookies to the Mercy Center for Women
Dave stopped by the Mercy Center for Women with a special deliveryāsome Girl Scouts cookies and other essentials for the residents they serve. The Mercy Center for Women provides safe, supportive, and empowering housing solutions for families in transition, with a focus on those affected by domestic violence, addiction, and mental health challenges.
April
Donating supplies to Grover Cleveland Elementary
ECCA is a member of the corporate coalition that supports the community school initiative at Grover Cleveland Elementary. After learning about what supplies we had available to donate, J.J. delivered water bottles, a laminator, binding equipment, and supplies to the school so they can be used by the school faculty and students.
Celebrating a local business's success
Leo and Mark cut out of work to deliver flowers and assorted chocolates to Noeā Noonan to celebrate their success in business. Noeā Noonan is a locally owned cosmetology school that is built and run by women hairdressers. Starting any business is hard and so we congratulate Noeā Noonan on their success and wish them all the best for many years to come!
Recognizing Ferrier's 80th year in business
Mallory hopped on over to Ferrierās Hardware to deliver an Easter basket full of goodies. In 2025, Ferrierās Hardware is celebrating their 80th year in business. This is a truly impressive milestone and speaks to the neighborly approach they take for customers in need of supplies for their various home projects. We congratulate them on their anniversary and ongoing success!
Presque Isle Partnership's Annual Spring Cleanup
Sometimes a #FiftyFriday falls on a Saturday, especially when nature calls. And so it was as ECCA sent out a crew to volunteer for the Presque Isle Partnershipās annual spring cleanup. The team began at the lighthouse and worked their way east, picking up trash along the way.
May
Hoping for sunny days ahead š
You know summer is just around the corner when Waldameer Park opens for the season! To express our hope for a pleasant summer full of cooperative weather, Lew and Leo delivered a sun-themed basket filled with sunflowers, sunscreen, and assorted candies.
Stamp Out Hunger
Fifty Fridays didnāt get lost in the mail this week. Far from it. Instead, ECCA pushed it back a day so they can help Stamp Out Hunger! Multiple employees participated in the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest PAās annual food drive.
Helping families in need
For the past month, ECCA employees have been bringing in new and gently used towels, bedsheets, comforters, pots and pans, and other kitchen utensils. Today, our collection was delivered and donated to the Center for Family Services in Meadville, PA.
Fun times at the carnival!
As part of ECCA's ongoing commitment to the Grover Cleveland community school, Diane and Aaron volunteered at their Cougar Carnival Friday night. With the skies clear, the kids and their families were able to have fun both indoors and out. And we certainly enjoyed helping out to ensure that fun was had by all.
Welcome to the neighborhood!
A little over a block away from the main ECCA office, the Bay and Berry Cafe opened up this week. To be a good neighbor and welcome them to the Peninsula Drive neighborhood, we delivered a basket of treats. We congratulate Sam, Cindy, and the rest of the team at the Bay and Berry Cafe on their opening and wish them all the best on their new adventure!
June
"Clap Out" at Grover Cleveland š
As the school year winds down, ECCA sent a crew to Grover Cleveland to āClap Outā and cheer on the fifth graders! They will be taking the next steps in their educational lives by moving on to middle school in the fall. We congratulate all the students and wish them a safe and happy summer! And especially to all those fifth graders today ā You got this! š„³
Arts & Crafts #FiftyFriday!
Michelle and Austin delivered supplies to the Inner-City Neighborhood Art House. They delivered sketch books, markers, air dry clay, some snacks of course, and other items in need. The Inner-City Neighborhood Art Houseās mission is to help empower youth through different creative experiences. This includes drawing, painting, sculpting, dance, martial arts, and other forms of art.
Helping those in need during a heat wave
After seeing a report on the local news about the upcoming heat wave and its impact on our local homeless population, several employees decided to help. Tracy, Adrienne, and Bob delivered several packs of bottled water to Community of Caring. The organization keeps water in coolers in front of their building. In addition, theyāll distribute water at various parks to help those in need.
Heading out to the woods
On this lovely summer morning, a handful of green thumbs headed out to the woods for #FiftyFridays! At Asbury Woods, our volunteers did some weeding around the Celebration Garden. With shovels in hand and surrounded by fresh air, our amateur gardeners helped tidy up an area of the grounds to keep it beautiful for the numerous visitors. Now stop scrolling, get outside, have fun, and enjoy the outdoors! š