50Fridays

January

At the Erie Humane Society
Jan 3

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).

Doug and Cindy delivering items to Grover Cleveland
Jan 10

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.

Bob delivering winter clothing to EUMA.
Jan 17

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.

Cordie and Sandra delivering newspapers to EARS.
Jan 24

Hopping to the rescue! 🐰

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.

Bob at the Waffle Miracle.
Jan 31

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

Lining the red carpet
Feb 8

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!!

Office cupids making some Valentine's Day cards.
Feb 14

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.

Caren and Michelle volunteering with Meals on Wheels.
Feb 21

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.

Primarius team delivering lunch to the Erie Zoo.
Feb 28

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

Delivering cookies to the Y.
Mar 7

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!

Diane and Ghana bringing some baked goods to the food bank staff.
Mar 14

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.

Matt and Cordie stepping up for Meals on Wheels.
Mar 21

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.

Dave bringing Girl Scout cookies to the Mercy Center for Women.
Mar 28

Bringing some Girl Scout cookies to the Mercy Center for Women

Dave stopped by the Mercy Center for Women with a special delivery—some 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
Apr 4

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.

Leo and Mark delivery goodies to Noe' Noonan
Apr 11

Celebrating a local business's success

Leo and Mark cut out of work to deliver flowers and assorted chocolates to Noe’ Noonan to celebrate their success in business. Noe’ Noonan is a locally owned cosmetology school that is built and run by women hairdressers. Starting any business is hard and so we congratulate Noe’ Noonan on their success and wish them all the best for many years to come!

Recognizing Ferrier's 80th year in business.
Apr 18

Recognizing Ferrier's 80th year in business

Mallory hopped on over to Ferrier’s Hardware to deliver an Easter basket full of goodies. In 2025, Ferrier’s 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!

Cleaning up Presque Isle
Apr 26

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 Partnership’s annual spring cleanup. The team began at the lighthouse and worked their way east, picking up trash along the way.

May

Hoping for sunshine for Waldameer Park
May 2

Hoping for sunny days ahead šŸ˜Ž

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
May 10

Stamp Out Hunger

Fifty Fridays didn’t 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 PA’s annual food drive.

Donated house goods to Center for Family Services.
May 16

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.

Grover Cleveland's Cougar Carnival
May 23

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.

May 30
May 30

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.
Jun 6

"Clap Out" at Grover Cleveland šŸ‘

As the school year winds down, ECCA sent a crew to Grover Cleveland to ā€œClap 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 – You got this! 🄳

Arts and crafts #FiftyFriday
Jun 13

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 House’s mission is to help empower youth through different creative experiences. This includes drawing, painting, sculpting, dance, martial arts, and other forms of art.

Providing assistance during a heat wave
Jun 20

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, they’ll distribute water at various parks to help those in need.

Heading to the woods
Jun 27

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! šŸ˜Ž