The Erie County Law Foundation is a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation established in 1989 and approved as a charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is the charitable arm of the Erie County Bar Association and is managed by a volunteer Board of Trustees.
It administers the Chief Justice Samuel J. Roberts Scholarship Fund which was initiated by an endowment from Louis and Barbara Pollock to the Foundation. This Fund provides financial assistance to law school students from Erie County, PA enrolled in accredited law schools.
Your donation also supports the Foundation's signature community project, the Attorneys & Kids Together (AKT) program. Through AKT, we partner with Community Schools to provide critical funding and educational support for unhoused and underhoused students. A key part AKT remains our Kid Konnection program, where dedicated member attorneys mentor these students over the summer, offering guidance, support, and a vital positive connection.
Additionally, your support powers our annual Law Day celebration, highlighted by a public event that brings local students, legal professionals, and community leaders together. This event serves as a platform to promote the rule of law, foster civic engagement, and inspire the next generation by giving local students direct access to legal mentors and discussions on the fundamental rights that shape our community.
Your donation to the Erie County Bar Foundation through Erie Gives today will directly support the Chief Justice Samuel J. Roberts Scholarship Fund and vital programs like AKT Kid Konnection and Law Day. Please consider making a gift today to invest in the next generation and make a tangible difference in our community.