NAMI Erie rocks the bayfront at new fundraiser event
A local non-profit kicked off a brand new event Wednesday night, taking mental health awareness to Erie's bayfront.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness hosted its very first NAMI Rocks event Wednesday night at Oliver's Beer Garden.
Erie Insurance awards $900,000 in grants to education nonprofits across NWPA
The event started after a NAMI board member's band was performing at the venue, and decided to bring some awareness for NAMI during his show.
The nonprofit raised money through raffles and 50-50 tickets, all of which will benefit their Guns and Hoses event in August.
City council has debate before approving spending on Miller Brothers building roof
'Even though it's summer and we're feeling better, for some, it actually makes it worse. So, it doesn't mean that we have to not continue to raise awareness for mental health awareness, reduced stigma, so that folks will continue to seek help when they need it,' said Wendy Jacobs, executive director of NAMI Erie County.
Nami's Guns and Hoses event will take place on August 3, featuring a softball game between local police officers and firefighters.
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