Giving To EC3 Students

Your gift to Erie County Community College helps students in Erie, PA, get the education they need to build real careers. EC3 serves first-generation college students, working adults, and members of our local community. Many of them couldn't stay enrolled without financial support from people like you.

Every donation goes directly to the EC3 Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to student success in Erie County.

You can support EC3 students in four ways:

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By Check

Make your check payable to Erie County Community College and mail it to: EC3 Advancement - 2403 West 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505

Please specify your gift designation on the check; otherwise, your contribution will be allocated to the area of greatest need. We encourage gifts to support the General Fund, Student Emergency Fund, and the Scholarship Fund. Additionally, please fill out the donation form linked below.

Give By Check

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Online

Use the secure donation form on this page. Enter your gift amount, choose one-time or recurring, and check out in under two minutes. All major credit and debit cards are accepted.

Give Online

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By Phone

Prefer to give over the phone? Call us at (814) 413-7000, and an EC3 staff member will help you complete your gift.

Give By Phone

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Corporate & Planned Giving

Businesses can sponsor EC3 programs and invest in the Erie County workforce. We also welcome planned gifts, including bequests and estate gifts, for donors who want to create a lasting legacy. Email the foundation at Advancement@ec3pa.org to learn more.

Contact the Foundation

Recurring Gifts

A  monthly gift is one of the most powerful ways to support EC3 students.

Even $10 or $25 a month adds up. A $25 monthy gift equals $300 a year - enough to cover a student's textbooks for a full semester. You can set up, change, or cancel your recurring gift at any time. All recurring donors receive a single annual tax receipt for easy record-keeping.

To set up a secure recurring gift that is automatically deducted from your credit card, please click the link below and select "Ongoing Donation". 

Ongoing Donation Form

Additional Ways To Give

Employer Match

Contact your Human Resources Department to see if your employer offers a program to match your charitable contributions to EC3. This might even double your impact!

Here are a few local companies that offer matching gifts because you support EC3:

  • Erie Insurance
  • Eriez Manufacturing Co.
  • Wabtec Corporation
  • Lord Corp. Parker Hannifin Corporation
  • Metz Culinary Management

Other Forms of Donations

You have several options to support Erie County Community College. Apart from donating online, by cash, or by check, EC3 welcomes gifts in the form of:

  • Stocks and Bonds
  • Gift Annuities
  • Charitable Trusts
  • Wills and Bequests
  • Life Insurance
  • Real Estate
  • Gifts In-Kind
  • EC3 Payroll Deduction

EC3 Cares Program

The EC3 Cares is an easy and efficient way for you to support the education of EC3 students. By establishing a recurring donation through payroll deduction, you ensure that resources are available to continue the college’s mission to foster educational opportunities for students in need. Your contribution, no matter the size, adds up over time and becomes a powerful force for good. It's more than just a donation; it's a commitment to the values we all share and a tangible way to show you care about the future of the Erie community. 

Sign Up for EC3 Cares Program

Where Your Gift Goes

Donations to the EC3 Foundation fund:

  • Scholarships for the Erie County students with demonstrated financial need
  • Workforce training equipment for programs like welding, CNA training, surgical technology, and IT
  • Emergency assistance for students facing unexpected hardship
  • Student success resources, including tutoring, academic advising, and career placement support 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there opportunities for me to create a named scholarship or just general naming opportunities?

Yes. To learn more about how you can create a named scholarship and for various naming opportunities, please contact our Advancement Office by calling (814) 413-7028 or by emailing advancement@ec3pa.org.