Thomas J. Gamble Mercyhurst University Civic Institute

Free community naloxone trainings are provided by Kaylee Stone through the Regional Recovery Hub. They include information about how to administer naloxone and use other harm-reduction supplies.

More by Chloe Forbes at the link in the comments below ⬇️

⚾ Guns N’ Hoses Softball Game
📅 Sunday, August 16
📍 UPMC Park
Police vs. Fire. Community vs. Stigma.
Come out for a day of fun, connection, and mental health awareness. Bring your friends, bring your family, and cheer on your team! 🚓🚒💙

Looking for more recovery events in Erie PA? Look no further!

🌸The Erie County Department of Drug and Alcohol is hosting a women-centered event!

📅When? August 20th, 2026

📍The event will be held at the Erie County Public Library on 160 East Front St. (Blasco Memorial Library) from 10-11:30 am.

*Registration is required, please scan the QR code or use the link below to register

❗️🚫Please note this event has been cancelled🚫❗️

Please join the Erie County Regional Recovery Hub for:
🎂Cupcakes and Canvases!

🎨FREE guided painting event open to all ages 5 and up!

🥗FREE dinner will be included!

📍Located at the Union City Family Support Center on August 12th at 5:30 pm. Please scan the QR code to register!

Please visit Union City Family Support Center's website for more information: https://ucfsc.org/events/

📣Mark your calendars for International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31st, 2026.

📍The Erie County Office of Drug and Alcohol will be hosting an event for the community to . The event will be held at Stairways Behavioral Health from 5:30-7:30 pm. Please join!

❗️RSVP for this event is required (75 SEAT MAXIMUM). Please scan the QR code or register by typing in the link provided on the flyer.

💜Partners of this event:💜
Taylor's HOPE
Stairways Behavioral Health
Hope Animal-Assisted Crisis Response
Lake Erie Youth ROAD Crew
Highmark Caring Place
Erie County, Pennsylvania

***As of 7/28/2026: Due to an overwhelming amount of interest, we are closing board member applications. We have MANY WONDERFUL candidates to connect with. We are so excited at the interest shown by our community! Stay Tuned for more opportunities to get involved!***

🚨BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED🚨

Join our mission and help make a difference in the Erie community!

Erie DAWN is looking for board members with a philanthropic spirit, a strong commitment to women-focused initiatives, a natural ability to lead, and a passion for building a better community.

We are looking for individuals with a background in:

🏦 Finance & Accounting
⚖️ Law
🏠 Real Estate
🇺🇸 Governance
🩺 Healthcare
💰 Fundraising
📱 Marketing & Comms
💻 Technology
📚 Higher Education
🤝 Program Expertise
💕 Lived Experience

Interested? Send your resume to [email protected]

Learn more about us at eriedawn.org

**This is an unpaid, volunteer position**

💙🩷 Mark your calendars! We’ve got an exciting lineup of events coming up! 🎉

Whether you’re looking to connect with other families, find resources, or simply have fun together, we’d love to see you!

✨ Click the photo to see all upcoming events!

📅 August 2
💦 Special Needs Splash Pad Meet-Up
📍 Titusville Splash Pad
🕐 1:00–3:00 PM
Hosted by the Northwestern PA Down Syndrome Group
✨ Open to individuals with Down syndrome and families of all disabilities/special needs.
💙 FREE

📅 August 29
🎅🏻 Santa’s Hide-away HollowSpecial Needs Day
📍 Santa’s summer village in Ohio
🕐 All day
Hosted by the Northwestern PA Down Syndrome Group
📩 By invitation only. Please message me directly for details.
💲Admission fee applies.

📅 October 11
♿️NWPA Adaptive Equipment Exchange
📍 Asbury Barn
🕙 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Hosted by the Disability Resource Fair of NWPA
💙 FREE
Find gently used adaptive equipment, communication devices, sensory items, and more!

📅 May 22, 2027
🎉 Disability Resource Fair of NWPA
📍 Bayfront Convention Center
Our biggest event of the year is back!
Over 100 organizations, resources, demonstrations, speakers, and activities—all in one place.
💙 FREE

👀 Sneak Peek…
We’re also planning TWO new events:
💜 A caregiver event
🎓 A transition event

Stay tuned—we can’t wait to share more!

Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected disability community in Northwestern Pennsylvania. 💙

UCFSC is excited to invite Erie County families to a special Back To School Bash next month! 🥳

This is a completely FREE event for families. Join us for:

🏫 School supplies
📖 New children's books
🌭 Hot dog + Chips
👩 Women's health screenings by the Women's Care Center
👶 Lead screenings by UPMC
🎨 Children's activities
🍬 Cotton candy
✂️ Kids' haircuts

..and MORE!

Please help support this amazing community outreach!!! Your donation of supplies or your time assembling bags is such a great way to help our unhoused neighbors get the supplies they need every day!
Please share!