East Side Renaissance. Providing hope.

Be part of it

Help shape
what comes next.

Bring your interest, your organization, or your commitment to the future of Erie’s East Side.

Proposed MHEDS on Parade design reference

Support MHEDS

Contact Matthew L. Harris about donations, naming opportunities and major gifts for MHEDS on Parade. Naming and recognition opportunities are available.

Discuss MHEDS

Partner with ESR

Explore how your organization could contribute to housing, business development or services in the neighborhood.

Discuss a partnership

The next chapter.
A shared investment.

Funding update
September 9, 2026

$5.3MTotal budget, including contingency
$1.7MFirmly committed / secured
$3.6MPending funding

$1.2M DCED · pending

$1.2M CRIZ · pending

$1.2M Philanthropy / naming · pending

Figures reported by Matthew L. Harris. Pending sources are not commitments. Office equipment valued at $680,000 is reported separately and is not added to these funding totals while its budget treatment is clarified.

Additional contingency support is sought because of the building’s age. Contact Matt to discuss the current priorities and recognition opportunities.

Contact Matthew L. Harris

A contribution
with lasting meaning.

Discuss recognition connected to the building, courtyard, care spaces or equipment. Matt can help connect your interests with the project’s priorities.

Availability, contribution amounts and recognition terms will be agreed with ESR and MHEDS.

Discuss a naming opportunity ↗

Contributions and recognition opportunities are arranged directly with ESR. The team can confirm the receiving organization, current priorities and applicable terms.