UPMC Neighborhood Center Cocoa and Community Connections
Stop into the Neighborhood Center between 9am and 4pm to enjoy a hot cup of cocoa, receive a pair of gloves, and meet our community partners!
B.E.S.T. makes Erie Better!
Beautification. Walkability. Home Repair. Increased exterior lighting. Public art. Food access. Connecting neighbors to available resources.
Every dollar spent at B.E.S.T. helps increase property values, enhance safety, and continues to make the Historic East Bayfront a safe, affordable, and vibrant place to call home.
We're where Erie began and where Erie is heading. Help us continue making Erie better.
Our impact this year has changed our community!
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Number of Volunteers this Year
353
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Volunteer Hours
1839
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Dollars Raised
$45,350
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Number of Individual Donors in 2026
7
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Pounds of litter removed from the neighborhood
900.61
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Trees Planted
22
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Total Grants Awarded to Home Owners
30
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Length of replaced sidewalks
708.60 feet
Thank you to our generous sponsors, partners, and collaborators.
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Erie InsuranceErie Insurance
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UPMC Health PlanUPMC Health Plan
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Marquette Savings BankMarquette Savings Bank
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Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority -
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Infinite ErieInfinite Erie
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Port AuthorityPort Authority of Erie
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Groundwork ErieGroundwork Erie
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Mercyhurst UniversityMercyhurst University
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Redevelopment Authority of the City of ErieRedevelopment Authority of the City of Erie
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Erie Land BankErie Land Bank
