EmergyCare

Mission: 

EmergyCare's mission is to save lives and positively impact the health, well-being, and safety of the communities we
serve.

Vision:

"EmergyCare will be an industry-leading organization by taking an innovative and evolutionary approach to each of the
services it provides. Through collaborative efforts with other healthcare and community organizations, EmergyCare will enhance the ability for the community to receive the right care, at the right place, at the right time.”

How funds from Erie Gives 2026 will be utilized:

Every second counts in a cardiac emergency—and having the right equipment can mean the difference between life and loss.

Funds from Erie Gives will help EmergyCare purchase advanced cardiac monitors, each costing approximately $60,000. These lifesaving devices allow our paramedics to quickly assess heart rhythms, deliver defibrillation when needed, and transmit critical data directly to hospitals—giving patients the best possible chance before they even arrive at the emergency room.

With more than 81,000 calls each year, our crews rely on this technology every day to care for neighbors, friends, and loved ones across our community. But as equipment ages and technology advances, replacing these monitors is both urgent and costly. Without community support, critical upgrades can be delayed—putting lives at risk when time matters most.

Your gift through Erie Gives will help place this vital technology directly into the hands of the professionals who respond in life’s most critical moments. Together, we can ensure that when a heart stops, hope doesn’t.

Organization's Background: 

EmergyCare is one of Pennsylvania’s largest nonprofit EMS providers, delivering emergency and non-emergency medical transportation across 2,100 square miles in northwestern PA. Our team of more than 200 dedicated professionals responds to over 81,000 calls each year—providing Basic, Advanced, and Critical Care Life Support, as well as wheelchair and medical taxi transport. We also offer specialized services, including SWAT paramedics and EMS education, ensuring our community receives the highest level of care when it matters most.

While EmergyCare sustains daily operations through service fees, these funds alone cannot fully support the growing need for lifesaving equipment, vehicles, and advanced medical technology. Reliable, up-to-date ambulances and equipment are essential to delivering timely, high-quality care. Each year, we invest more than $1 million in replacing and upgrading critical equipment—but rising costs and limited resources often delay these vital purchases.

As an independent nonprofit, we rely on the generosity of our community to bridge this gap. Support from our annual membership campaign, special events, grants, and donations helps ensure our teams have the tools they need to respond quickly and effectively.

Your support through Erie Gives helps us continue saving lives—by keeping our crews equipped, prepared, and ready to serve every call, every day.