Our Programs
Blizzard
of Blankets
The Blizzard of Blankets is our oldest project, begun in the fall of 1995. We conduct a public awareness campaign and then, on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, collect new or used blankets in good condition. Donations are collected at The Upper Room of Erie in front of St. Paul’s Church at 1024 Peach Street. Simply pull your vehicle up in front of St. Paul’s Church. Volunteers will come to your vehicle to collect your donations.
The blankets collected are distributed free of charge to those people and agencies in need.
NOVEMBER 19, 2022
Each Year on Saturday before Thanksgiving
Location
The Upper Room of Erie
1024 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16501
Annual Christmas Party.
Each year The Upper Room, with help from our corporate sponsors, provides a Christmas meal and gifts for more than 250 of Erie’s poor and homeless. Trees are decorated, carols are sung, and presents are distributed for adults and children who might otherwise not have a Christmas.
dECEMBER every year in December
AT THE UPPER ROOM
Location
1101 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16501
Annual Beach Party
Each summer, we sponsor a day at the beaches of beautiful Presque Isle State Park. A shelter is reserved and round trip transportation by van is provided by one of our sponsoring organizations. Our clients enjoy the sunshine, games, swimming, food and fellowship.
Each August
TBD
Location
Presque Isle State Park
Peninsula Drive & Fisher Drive
Erie, PA 16505
Documentary Photographic Project
We conduct an annual contest among our homeless friends to motivate them to see their situation thru the lens of a camera. The results are now on display in the shelter. Visitors are encouraged to view these photographs.
Availability
Monday – Saturday
8:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Location
1024 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16501
Annual Memorial Day Picnic
Annual Memorial Day Picnic. Started in 2014, The Upper Room holds a Memorial Day picnic for the homeless in Erie. Grilled dogs, watermelon, salads, and treats are served right in our parking lot. Upwards of 250 attend this holiday event.
Date
Monday, Memorial Day
Time
TBD
Location
1024 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16501