Students, volunteers, and faculty from Gannon University braved the rain and chilly temperatures for their annual Day of Caring on Saturday.

Over 500 people grabbed their trash bags and shovels for a day of cleaning up and beautifying Downtown Erie and the Gannon Campus.


The university teamed up with 27 organizations to weed, mulch, and plant.


Not only did they help in the City of Erie, but surrounding areas as well like in Harborcreek, North East, Waterford, Presque Isle and Fairview.