Stories of Restoring Hope and Changing Lives

The effects of addictions, poverty, homelessness, and lack of hope are real.

When you donate money, partner with us, or volunteer your time or resources, you are joining us in our charge to restore individuals, families and communities.

Take a look at the stories that bring the work of the Erie City Mission to life.


Box of Love 2024


One Year, Our Story


2024 Celebration of New Life Honorees


Called to Serve


Beyond the Gift! Erie Gives 2024


Did You Know? Thrift with a Purpose


It All Begins With a Meal - Easter 2024


Christmas 2023


Thanksgiving Outreach 2023


2023 New Life Program Alumni of the Year - Franklin C.


2023 New Life Program Alumni of the Year - Curtis J.


Easter Message 2023


Thanksgiving Outreach 2022


2022 Grace House Alumni of the Year - Shyan S.


2022 New Life Program Alumni of the Year - Justin F.


2022 New Life Program Alumni of the Year - Joseph K.


2022 Program Overview


Our City. Our Mission. Our Stories.


Why I Give! - Donor Testimony


Why I Give! - Donor Testimony


Why I Give! - Donor Testimony


Why I Give! - Donor Testimony


Why I Give! - Donor Testimony


Meet Lucille - Thrifty Shopper, Erie


Sort. Purge. Give. - Thrifty Shopper


Urban University Summer Workshop Program


Meet Kayla & Chuck - Share a Meal, Erie


Meet Ben - Erie City Mission Chairman of the Board


2021 New Life Program Alumni of the Year - Josh Brittle


2021 New Life Program Alumni of the Year - Nathanael Eckelberger


2021 Grace House Alumni of the Year - Kristin Scott


2020 New Life Program Alumni of the Year - Christopher Sofranko


2020 Grace House Alumni of the Year - Ashlee Kaiser


2020 New Life Program Alumni of the Year - Matthew Kelly


Meet Gabriel & Nathanael - Urban University


Why I Give! - ECM Donor Testimony


Why I Give! - ECM Donor Testimony


Why I Give! - ECM Donor Testimony


Meet Randy - Samaritan Care Emergency Men's Shelter


Shop Thrifty!


Why I Give! - ECM Donor Testimony


Why I Give! - ECM Donor Testimony


Why I Give! - ECM Donor Testimony


Why I Give! - ECM Donor Testimony


Why I Give! - ECM Donor Testimony


2019 Grace House Associate of the Year - Madaline Wiggins


2019 New Life Program Associate of the Year - Samuel Meyer


2019 New Life Program Associate of the Year - Richard Young


2018 Grace House Associate of the Year - Amber Meahl


2018 New Life Program Associate of the Year - Zachary Dienert


2018 New Life Program Associate of the Year - Jon Piccinini