Our West Bayfront

The Erie Community Foundation is a collection of charitable endowments operating under the administrative umbrella of a single public charity. The mission of The Erie Community Foundation is to improve the quality of life for all in our region by evaluating and addressing community issues, building permanent charitable endowments and promoting philanthropic and community leadership. When considering your personal philanthropic and estate planning objectives, consider giving through The Erie Community Foundation to your favorite charities. Endowments established at The Erie Community Foundation, ten, twenty or even 50 years ago, are still doing great work in our community today.

The Bayfront Nato Martin Luther King Jr. Center, established in 1966, is dedicated to improving the living, working, and recreational conditions for residents of the Bayfront area in Erie, Pennsylvania. Through a comprehensive program of social services, the center focuses on cultural enrichment, economic development, and community assistance for underprivileged individuals. Among its various offerings, the center provides youth programs, childcare services, housing assistance, and dance classes through the Erie Dance Theater. With a commitment to collaboration, the MLK Center works alongside local agencies to enhance the quality of life for those it serves. Generated from the website

Established in 1973 as a 12 bed emergency shelter facility at 241 East 26th Street, Community Shelter Services, has evolved into a multi-faceted shelter, housing and support services provider for homeless men, women and children. Community Shelter Services, offers children a playground area as well as a playroom furnished with donated toys. The facility is staffed 24 hours a day and provides 25 meals per week to those in need. Call us today for more information.