2025 Annual Meeting Video
2025 Annual Meeting Photo Gallery
2025 Award Winners
Legacy Award Winner: Elizabeth McCormick
Elizabeth (Liz) McCormick served on the FSNWPA Executive Board for more than 20 years. Liz also provided considerable and consistent financial support to both Family Services of NW PA and Big Brothers
Big Sisters for many years. Liz retired from the board in June 2025 and remains committed to the agency's mission.
"What began as support for myself and my family opened the door to a mission I've carried with me ever since," said Liz. "Over the years, I've been inspired by the dedication of our staff, the vision of our board, and most of all, the resilience of the people we serve."
Big Sisters for many years. Liz retired from the board in June 2025 and remains committed to the agency's mission.
"What began as support for myself and my family opened the door to a mission I've carried with me ever since," said Liz. "Over the years, I've been inspired by the dedication of our staff, the vision of our board, and most of all, the resilience of the people we serve."
Philanthropy Award Winner: Toyota of Erie
Since 2019, Toyota of Erie (formerly Superior Toyota), has donated more than $65,000 to support both Family Services of NW PA and Big Brothers Big Sisters.
In addition to awarding Family Services of NW PA with $25,000 as part of the Community Support Program, Toyota of Erie served as a Platinum Sponsor for Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl For Kids' Sake. Most recently, Toyota of Erie donated funds to purchase holiday gifts for kinship children in Erie and Crawford Counties
through Family Services of NW PA.
In addition to awarding Family Services of NW PA with $25,000 as part of the Community Support Program, Toyota of Erie served as a Platinum Sponsor for Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl For Kids' Sake. Most recently, Toyota of Erie donated funds to purchase holiday gifts for kinship children in Erie and Crawford Counties
through Family Services of NW PA.
Agency Champion Award: Community Access Media
Community Access Media (CAM) has been a strong partner to the Independent Living Program (ILP) at Family Services of NW PA, working closely with the Youth Media Development Group (YMD) of ILP.
CAM helps provide opportunities for youth and young adults in the ILP program to develop the skills essential for career development in the digital world. Together with CAM, members of YMD created a podcast called Mental Matters, which unravels the complexity of mental health among youth and young adults ages 14 to 23.
CAM helps provide opportunities for youth and young adults in the ILP program to develop the skills essential for career development in the digital world. Together with CAM, members of YMD created a podcast called Mental Matters, which unravels the complexity of mental health among youth and young adults ages 14 to 23.
Outstanding Volunteer Award: Joanna Gindlesperger
Joanna served as a member of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Advisory Board for nearly 10 years. During that time, Joanna dedicated tremendous talent and substantial time to help plan Bowl For Kids' Sake, the programs signature fundraising event, and other fundraising efforts to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Family Services of NW PA.
As an employee of Erie Insurance, Joanna played an important role in connecting employees with Big Brothers Big Sisters as bowlers, donors, and volunteer mentors.
As an employee of Erie Insurance, Joanna played an important role in connecting employees with Big Brothers Big Sisters as bowlers, donors, and volunteer mentors.
