Erie Insurance Offers Chance to Help United Way

The PTA parent. The sports fanatic who gives up weekends to coach soccer. The neighbor who regularly mows the lawn for his elderly friend. Every community has a wealth of people who freely serve those around them, often with little or no fanfare. Now is their opportunity to be counted while raising funds for their community.

Anyone who serves others or is looking for ways to serve can take the Erie Insurance Service Station pledge on Facebook. For every pledge collected, Erie will donate $1 to the United Way of Allegheny County, up to $2,500.

To add to the fun, Pittsburgh will compete against Columbus, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Milwaukee, MN; Nashville, TN; and Richmond, VA. The city that collects the most pledges will earn an additional $2,500 for its local United Way. Erie Insurance is collecting pledges from now through May 31.

Local Erie agents are: Hritsko Insurance, Walter Mark Agency and Insurance in Canonsburg; and Herrnberger Insurance in North Strabane.

“United Way is working to find innovative and effective solutions to our community’s most pressing needs, promoting agency collaboration to enhance services and advocates for people to bring help and hope to people in need,” said Bob Nelkin, president and chief professional officer of United Way of Allegheny County. “Erie Insurance’s contribution to United Way, combined with thousands of others, supports our work in the community to keep the Pittsburgh region among the best places to live and work and raise a family.”

“Erie Insurance is a company that was built on and recognized for service to our customers and in the communities in which we live and work,” said Leah Micholas, vice president and Pittsburgh branch manager for Erie. “Service is the bedrock of any company and any community, and we’re challenging the people of Pittsburgh to join us.”

In addition to online pledging, street teams will be at events throughout May, including events at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh and the Cultural Trust International Children’s Fair, to collect additional pledges. To take the pledge and see the complete event calendar, pledge tally and official rules, visit www.facebook.com/erieinsurance.