Rainbows show nature’s beauty and spectrum of colors
We are sharing our community’s beauty
Erie Gay News Community is the Nonprofit behind the EGN. We’re excited to be a source of news, events, information, support, and affirmation for Queer people, their friends, families, and supportive allies in the greater Erie, Pennsylvania and surrounding areas.
What we’re doing
Humanity from Our Past into the Future
Documenting History
Since 1992 Erie Gay News has documented the culture, events, and stories of LGBTQIA+ life in the Northwest Pennsylvania region. Now we’re expanding our reach with more involvement.
Meeting Community
Chronicling events and activities help us inform others of what is happening, what took place, and how to make connect with friends and connecting with yet-to-be friends.
Helping Others
Being a family means we lift up others in need. Bringing our community together helps improves the lives of our siblings, cousins, and beyond.
Helping us help build the community is as easy making tax deductible donation.
Forward Momentum
The Erie queer community came together to make history on October 11 and celebrate the 30th anniversary of Erie’s first Family Photo, held each year in honor of National Coming Out Day. What began in 1995 with just 32 people has grown into a beloved tradition that embodies visibility, connection, and pride. Original photo members returned to honor the passage of three decades of life experiences.
Join the Movement
More than double in 2025, we honored the past by showing the spectrum of our Community with ever increasing shades of the colors making up a brighter rainbow. You can come to a future event and help us increase awareness by participating in small and bigger ways. We look forward to seeing you!
we like seeing you where we go
More then just readership
The EGN Community is Us
The officers work together to keep you informed of who, what, where, when things are happening across the NWPA Region.
The EGN Community is You
Volunteering and participating in EGN events broaden our reach to improve the lives of everyone in Erie PA and beyond.
We are the EGN Community
Affirming affirmation Queer people, their friends, families, and supportive allies in the greater Erie, Pennsylvania and surrounding areas with you.
News and Updates
Latest News from Our Desk
EGN officers
Chosen Family Leadership
Gary Snyder
President
Bobbie Fenno
Vice President
Rex Apps
Secretary
Michael Mahler
Treasurer