St. Patrick's Haven

Abigail, an Edinboro University Junior, recently coordinated a supplies drive to assist St. Patrick’s Haven as part of her Victimology Class. With COVID-19 causing classes to occur online, Abigail’s professor asked the students to reach out to those agencies who might need a hand as we all navigate these troubling times.  Thank you, Abigail, for … Continue reading Abigail helps St. Patrick’s Haven

Students at Our Lady of Peace School, under the direction of teacher Aniko Walker, recently held a Penny Challenge with St. Patrick’s Haven being the recipient.  After all of the pennies were counted, a check was presented for St. Patrick’s Haven!  Thank you Our Lady of Peace for your continued support of our mission.  We … Continue reading Pennies from Our Lady of Peace

Thank you to John Groh for organizing, to Jr's for hosting, to all of the talented performers who made us laugh, to the board members of both St. Patrick's Haven and the Upper Room for the fabulous Chinese Auction and Silent Auction baskets, Printing Concepts for the flyers and brochures, to Mayor Schember for his … Continue reading Homelessness – No Laughing Matter

The 2nd Annual Corporate Comedy Challenge will be held at Jr's Last Laugh in Erie, PA on Wednesday, March 4th.  Proceeds from the event will benefit both St. Patrick's Haven and the Upper Room (a day shelter for homeless individuals).  Organizer John Groh was recently interviewed on our local news stations about the event.  Details … Continue reading Jr’s Last Laugh helps the homeless

During the month of January 2020, employees of Parker Hannifin – Lord Corp. in Erie collected coffee supplies, snacks, hats, gloves and socks for St. Patrick’s Haven.  With the winter weather we are experiencing, these items are greatly appreciated by our guests.  Thank you, Parker-Lord, for your continued support of St. Patrick’s Haven.  Featured in … Continue reading Parker Hannifin-Lord helps St. Patrick’s Haven

Students from St. Gregory’s School recently visited St. Patrick’s Haven with their teachers Pam Verity, Lori Helffrich and Principal Nancy Pierce.  They were greeted by Sister Mary Fromknecht who, after giving the students a tour of the Haven, spoke with them about homelessness in Erie and the mission of St. Patrick’s Haven to provide a … Continue reading Students from St. Gregory School learn about homelessness