Lake Effect Leaders - AmeriCorps VISTA Project

07/10/2025

Dear LEL Supporters,

We are hosting a Lake Effect Leaders End of Year Celebration to honor both the accomplishments of this year's VISTA cohort and the legacy of LEL.

During the event, we’ll recognize our outgoing VISTA members with certificates, hear from speakers reflecting on LEL’s impact, and offer space for meaningful connection with alumni, community partners, and supporters like you.

If you are interested in celebrating with us, please fill out this RSVP form by Monday, July 21st: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftC4zff1t21B2TpTPJSv-04fW1rfmQ-eEagNmbyu9AfPWdEQ/viewform?usp=dialog

We hope you join us in honoring our final cohort and the legacy we've built together over the past two decades!

07/03/2025

Very cool to see so many LEL alumni and partners and their impactful community work showcased in this issue! ❤️

NEW ISSUE! On select newsstands and online throughout the month! 📰

Erie's 40 Under 40: Class of 2025

40 young entrepreneurs, creative thinkers, and leaders shaping the future of Erie!



Cover photos: Jessica Hunter
Cover design: Nick Warren

https://www.eriereader.com/article/eries-40-under-40-class-of-2025

05/19/2025

An important announcement from Lake Effect Leaders. As we share this difficult decision, we want to express our deep gratitude for the meaningful work our members have contributed over the years. To all our past and present members, sites, and the many other LEL partners: thank you for being in some way, big or small, a supporter of the Lake Effect Leaders journey.

04/18/2025

Lake Effect Leaders is hiring for the 2025-2026 cohort! Join a passionate community dedicated to supporting Erie and Crawford county through a year of national service.

Don't miss this great opportunity for personal and professional development! Explore the variety of projects available below and visit our website to apply now: https://lakeeffectleaders.com/apply

03/14/2025

Thank you Center for Family Services, Inc. for highlighting Ryan's service! We're so happy that he has such a wonderful community of support to help him learn and grow throughout this year.

CFS celebrates National Americorps week in recognition of our CFS Vista Ryan Crosier

03/12/2025

In honor of AmeriCorps Week, our members share why they chose to do a year of service!

03/12/2025

What better way to celebrate AmeriCorps Week than with LEL Alumni! Thank you Joseph Mokwa and for sharing your experiences serving with AmeriCorps and post-service career paths with this year's cohort!

03/12/2025

Thank you McLane Church for this wonderful spotlight on Yosalyn! We are so proud of her work this year and grateful for all your support throughout her project!

03/11/2025

Today we celebrate AmeriCorps Week by thanking all our community partners that expand the reach and impact of AmeriCorps! The ability of our VISTA members to have a successful service year is made possible by the continuous support of a variety of community partners in Erie and Crawford County. See what our VISTA members have to say about their host sites and supervisors!

03/10/2025

Happy !

LEL is excited to kick off AmeriCorps Week 2025 by showing off our AmeriCorps gear! This week is a fantastic time to recognize those who have dedicated themselves to national service and the impact that AmeriCorps has on uplifting our local communities.