Shoppers and donors are rallying to back a local LGBTQIA+ voice , Erie Gay News is now a nonprofit and will take part in Erie Gives Day on Tuesday, August 11, so your gift or a coffee order can help sustain community journalism and outreach across Northwestern Pennsylvania.

Essential Takeaways

  • New nonprofit status: Erie Gay News has formed the Erie Gay News community nonprofit to strengthen its mission and funding options.
  • Erie Gives participation: For the first time EGN is eligible for Erie Gives Day, where donations get a share of a bonus pool and go further.
  • Multiple ways to give: Donate at eriegives.org on August 11, visit PopLuck and mention Erie Gay News, or give year-round at egncommunity.org/donate.
  • Community impact: Gifts support the monthly paper, online calendar, outreach, volunteer projects and partnerships that connect LGBTQIA+ people regionally.
  • Tax-deductible support: As a nonprofit, donations are tax-deductible and make EGN eligible for grants and sustainable funding.

Why Erie Gay News becoming a nonprofit matters now

This change feels like a clear win for local readers: the paper that’s long been a trusted, visible presence for Northwestern Pennsylvania’s LGBTQIA+ community can now access more stable funding. The nonprofit structure means Erie Gay News can apply for grants, accept tax-deductible gifts and plan longer-term projects without relying solely on ad revenue or one-off support. It also signals commitment , the kind that helps keep local reporting alive, relevant and responsive.

How Erie Gives Day amplifies every donation

Erie Gives is a 24-hour fundraising event organised by The Erie Community Foundation that pools extra funds to boost participating charities. Donating during the window on August 11 not only gives directly to Erie Gay News, it also earns a proportional share of the bonus pool, so even small contributions get a multiplier effect. If you’re thinking about timing your gift, that one-day boost is the reason to pencil it into your calendar.

PopLuck’s Food for Thought , give while you grab lunch

If you’d rather show support with a coffee or a sandwich, PopLuck is running a Food for Thought promotion on August 11. Just mention Erie Gay News when you order at their West 8th Street spot and a portion of the sale goes to the new nonprofit. It’s an easy, social way to give, especially if you’re already planning errands or a meet-up , and it keeps the support local and tasty.

What donations will actually do for the community

Money raised will help the publication keep printing a monthly newspaper, expand online content and maintain the events calendar that so many community members rely on. Beyond reporting, funds will seed community initiatives and partnerships, from volunteer projects to resource-building efforts across Erie County. For readers, that means sustained coverage, more events and a stronger safety net of services and connections.

Simple steps to help , practical tips

Mark August 11 on your phone and visit eriegives.org to donate during the 24-hour window. If you’re in town, swing by PopLuck at 1535 West 8th Street, Unit A-3, mention Erie Gay News and enjoy a meal that gives back. Prefer to support at another time? Head to egncommunity.org/donate for year-round giving options. Even modest gifts matter , and spreading the word to friends or on social media multiplies the impact.

It's a small change with big potential: give what you can on August 11 or any day, and keep a vital local voice thriving.

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