
Davis says his administration is checking to make sure each non-profit meets the five criteria that are necessary for tax-exempt status.

The ordinance requires owners of unoccupied properties to pay a $300.00 registration fee to the city, every six months.

However, there are several programs that are available to customers who are having a difficult time paying their bills.

Davis said his administration is in the early stages of planning, and will continue to look into this issue in the weeks to come.

For residents without heat, frustrations continue to grow.

County council's solicitor says Davis does not have the authority to increase or restore anything that council eliminated from the budget, while Davis says that's not the case.

The food bank hosts the program once a month in Meadville, providing residents with 50 pounds of food.

Howard, and hundreds of other parents and children gathered in the St. Paul Center for the Community Outreach Group's annual clothing drive.

On Friday, the non-profit invited Thurston and the other men of St. Patrick's Haven to get first dibs on donations at their annual clothing drive at St. Paul Center.

If approved, the average city resident would pay about $35.00 extra a year for sewer and about $12.00 more for garbage collection.

Along with helping men get back on their feet, the Erie City Mission is also dedicated to addressing hunger and homelessness.

"Being homeless is something that can destroy you, but it can also build you up to be stronger," said Red. "It teaches you how to survive."

The 10 feet by 14 feet homes are expected to be similar to the ones that are being built at Erie Sports Park.

Once their leases are up, the complex's developer Calamar is raising their rent 30 to 40 percent, costing them up to $400 extra per month.

On Monday, Davis announced that he is removing board member Adrienne Dixon from the commission.

By abstaining from the grant vote, Bishop Brock says both Blanks and Harris did nothing wrong.

Last month, St. Patrick's Haven was heavily damaged by fire.

With such an influx of animals, the shelter is in need of supplies and donations.

Seniors who live at the Crawford County location were recently informed that their rent rates are going up 30 to 40 percent, costing them an extra $300 to $400 a month.

The money can be used to help you catch up on past-due electric bills and avoid service termination.

The veterans will be able to grow their own food plus produce to sell to local grocery stores.

On Friday, residents of the Crawford County apartment complex gathered on Robinson Road in Summit Township to protest over Connect 55's plan to build a new complex in Erie County.

Volunteers on Monday helped the non-profit plant 40 fruit trees outside of the organization's distribution center.

Diverse Erie has launched a $1.8 million Small Business Fund.

Erie City Council will review the resolution Wednesday at 9 a.m.

The organization acquires blighted and unwanted properties and converts them into affordable and energy-efficient homes for low-income residents.

Members of the food bank gathered in Perry Square on Thursday to declare September as Hunger Action Month.

As the Taliban seized control of Kabul, Sharifi and her family knew they had to escape.

So far, more than $300,000 has been donated.

A total of 11,234 donors donated gifts during the 12-hour event.