The City of Erie Police Department (EPD) raised $8,000 for four local nonprofit organizations during their No Shave November fundraiser. 

EPD Deputy Chief William Marucci presented a $2,000 check to the following nonprofits: 

  • Shriner's Hospital for Children 
  • The A.N.N.A. Shelter 
  • Mental Health Association 
  • Emmaus Ministries 

"This has become an annual event under EPD Chief Dan Spizarny who relaxes the facial hair grooming policy during November in exchange for a one-time donation from officers," said Marucci. "We would like to thank the Erie Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #7 which helped collect the donations from 2023 and 2024 as well as thank these nonprofits that do such great work in the City of Erie."