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About the NorthCoast Serve & Support Campaign
Household HQ is launching the first annual NorthCoast Serve & Support Campaign, a community-wide effort rooted in service, stewardship, and preparedness. This inaugural year lays the foundation for an ongoing commitment to equip individuals and families across the Erie County region with the training, resources, and support needed to face life’s unexpected moments with confidence and dignity.
In times of crisis, preparedness is more than a skill — it is reassurance. Through hands-on lifesaving training, coordinated fundraising, and the collection of essential goods, this campaign transforms compassion into tangible impact. Every class taught, every dollar raised, and every donated item strengthens the safety net for our most vulnerable neighbors and the organizations that serve them.
The NorthCoast Serve & Support Campaign is guided by a simple conviction: caring for others requires more than good intentions. It requires action. By committing to this effort annually, we are building something sustainable — a culture of readiness, partnership, and shared responsibility — ensuring that year after year, our community is better prepared to respond, to serve, and to stand together when it matters most.
How We Support Our Community
Erie United Methodist Alliance
The Erie United Methodist Alliance (EUMA) is a faith-guided organization dedicated to ending homelessness in Northwest Pennsylvania by making it rare, brief, and one-time as Jesus would. Rooted in a history dating back to 1888, EUMA has grown from church-based outreach into a network of housing, shelter, and support programs serving families, veterans, and individuals across Erie County. Through partnerships, compassionate service, responsible stewardship, and accountability, EUMA provides emergency shelter, supportive housing, and long-term stability initiatives while working alongside the community to help neighbors secure and maintain permanent housing.
To assist in helping Erie United Methodist Alliance to serve our community, we are collecting donations. All proceeds will go directly to EUMA so that they can continue their mission of service.
You can also donate goods at the locations listed below to help those that are in need or sponsor someone to get trained in in CPR/First Aid/AED with additional skills development for the use of Narcan.
Learn more about EUMA by clicking the logo.
St. Patrick's Haven
St. Patrick’s Haven began in 1984 when a parishioner noticed men sleeping near St. Patrick’s parish and Hamot Hospital and shared the concern with Sister Mary Fromknecht, SSJ, helping spark the creation of a small grassroots shelter for men in need. Today, as a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwest Pennsylvania, the Haven provides up to 22 men each night with welcome, refuge, meals, and companionship, while also employing former guests whose lived experience helps guide and care for others.
Learn more about St. Patrick's Haven
by clicking the logo.
To assist in helping St. Patrick's Haven to serve our community, we are collecting donations. All proceeds will go directly to St. Patrick's Haven so that they can continue their mission of service.
You can also donate goods at the locations listed below to help those that are in need or sponsor someone to get trained in in CPR/First Aid/AED with additional skills development for the use of Narcan.
Donation Locations
To help increase the impact of this initiative, we are also adopting two locations that will receive donations of goods.
Donations of commonly needed goods are accepted at these locations below. All donations should be new and unopened.
Donation Locations Are Available Starting On 3/10!
St. Patrick's
Haven
Address:
Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwest PA
5031 West Ridge Rd
Erie, PA 16506
Phone: (814) 836-4153
Business Hours:
Monday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
EUMA
Address:
728 W 9th St
Erie, PA 16502
Phone: (814) 456-8073
Business Hours:
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Millcreek Mall
Customer Service
Address:
5800 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16565
Phone: (814) 868‑9000
Business Hours:
Monday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Suggested Donations
Hygiene & Personal Care
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Shampoo (full or travel size)
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Conditioner
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Bar soap
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Body wash
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Deodorant
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Toothpaste
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Toothbrushes (individually packaged)
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Dental floss
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Disposable razors
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Shaving cream
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Body wipes
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Feminine hygiene products (EUMA)
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Lotion
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Chapstick
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Comb or hair brush
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Nail clippers
Clothing Essentials
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Socks
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Underwear (all sizes)
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T-shirts
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Sweatshirts
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Winter hats
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Gloves
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Scarves
Comfort & Shelter Support
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Twin-size sheet sets
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New pillows
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Pillowcases
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Fleece blankets
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Sleeping bags
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Bath towels
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Wash cloths
Practical Daily-Use Items
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Laundry detergent (small bottles or pods)
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Hand sanitizer
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Cleaning wipes
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Reusable water bottles
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Backpacks
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Flip flops (for shower use)
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Phone chargers
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Portable battery packs
Sponsor Training
Training is provided via Household HQ as a Licensed Training Provider of the American Red Cross. Household HQ is donating time and coordinating efforts but certificates from the Red Cross are still required. To train one person in Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED with Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Administration is $50.
Your donation sponsors those that care for our community's most vulnerable to get life saving training so that they can get back on their feet. Our goal of $1,800 in training would help train 36 people in our community that work or volunteer at shelters or warming locations.
Donations will be shared publicly on social media and other locations as a way to show our gratitude. You can learn more about American Red Cross Training from Household HQ by visiting our American Red Cross Page.
Register for Training
All Shelters and Warming Locations Are Welcome
Register to be trained by a Licensed Training Provider of the American Red Cross. This is a free course for those that work or volunteer at a shelter or warming location for Erie County's unhoused individuals or that need temporary shelter. Identity will be confirmed before registration is confirmed.
Priority will be given to staff before volunteers. Please only register once per person. First Name, Last Name, and Email are required for the certificate. Please choose a priority of which course you wish to take at the appropriate time.
We currently have 36 total spots open for training. Additional registrants will be put on a wait list if cancelations or additional spots open. Confirmation will be received approximately 1 week prior to the training.
Feel free to call with questions, concerns, or to register over the phone.
Training will take place on the following dates:
Course Option 1:
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED with Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Administration (Instructor Led)
March 23rd, 2026
Start: 10:00 AM
End: 4:30 PM
Course Option 2
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED with Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Administration (Blended Learning)
March 24th, 2026
Start: 10:00
End: 2:00 PM
Course Option 3
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED with Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Administration (Blended Learning)
March 24th, 2026
Start: 3:00 PM
End: 7:00 PM
Training Location:
Erie County Public Library
Blasco Memorial Library
Admiral Room
160 E Front St, Erie, PA 16507
Thank You to Our Community Partners
