Storytelling Series

We hope you enjoy our Storytelling Series highlighting the people, places, and organizations positively impacted by Erie’s local share gaming revenue. If you want to learn more about how ECGRA Grant Money Works in Erie County, check out our map here or dive into our annual report. If you are a member of the media and would like to discuss a story, please contact Kate Philips at 215-850-4647. If you have a general question, call 814-897-2690. 

ECGRA leader on strategy, impact around Erie

Posted on November 26th, 2018 at 11:07 AM

Perry Wood was hired in 2011 as executive director of the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority.  The authority disperses millions of dollars of the local share of gaming revenues from Presque Isle Downs & Casino and is at the forefront of Erie County revitalization efforts.  Wood has garnered national plaudits for his work, yet ECGRA remains a frequent political target.

Click Here to read the entire article as published by the Erie Times News on Sunday, November 25, 2018.

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An impact investing organization, ECGRA's mission is to empower the nonprofit sector, municipal governments, and economic development agencies to revitalize Erie County.  ECGRA is endowed with local share gaming revenue from the Commonwealth of Pennyslvania via the Horse Race Gaming Act.  Local share gaming revenue is as assessment of the licensed gambling industry in Pennsylvania.