Keeping our friendly neighbors up to date on the latest news!
Keeping our friendly neighbors up to date on the latest news!
Keeping our friendly neighbors up to date on the latest news from NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania

NeighborWorks sends West Scranton team to Comunity Leadership Institute
We recently sent seven community leaders and one staff member to attend the NeighborWorks America Community Leadership Institute (CLI) program in Baltimore, Maryland.

Attendees participate in various workshops, plenaries, regional breakout sessions, and learning labs/mobile tours aimed at empowering resident leaders to positive change in their communities. Our team members will now plan and implement a community improvement project over the next year in West Scranton.

We have West Side representatives from West Scranton High School, the Scranton Area Community Foundation, Bank of America, the City of Scranton and Fidelity Bank. Miranda Pace, our West Scranton Neighborhood Coordinator, serves as staff coordinator for the team.

NeighborWorks hosts realtor luncheon in Poconos
We recently partnered with the Pocono Mountains Association of Realtors (PMAR) to educate members and affiliates on our homebuyer assistance programs available to clients. Our Director of HomeOwnership Services, Pamela Anslinger, led the presentation and we had over 40 participants  attend our luncheon at The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort. Thank you to PMAR for co-hosting with us and to all of our affiliates and attendees for spending the early afternoon with us as we continue our work in Monroe County!

Westside Wonderland coming soon!
We are excited to announce that West Side Wonderland is returning this year! There are several highlights to look forward to this year: West Scranton small business deals, the Where's Westley Scavenger Hunt and the West Scranton Tree Lighting!
The West Scranton Tree Lighting will be held on Saturday, December 7th at Allen Park from 4-6pm. Families are invited to partake in cookie decorating, savor hot drinks, take photos with Santa Claus and enjoy the titular tree lighting with Santa at 6pm!
Stay up-to-date on all the latest West Side Wonderland information by following the West Scranton Neighborhood Plan Facebook page or the West Side Wonderland website.

Listen to the latest episode of the Be a Neighbor podcast!
Michele Bannon, the Mayor of Carbondale and NeighborWorks board member, joins hosts Parker Dorsey and Gerard Hetman in this episode of the Be a Neighbor podcast. We were excited to discuss her journey to her current community service endeavors, what a typical day as mayor looks like, how she first became involved with our organization, her involvement with our ongoing community development work, and more!
Listen to the full episode here, and make sure to follow us on Spotify to stay updated with our latest episodes!

NeighborWorks present at trick or treat events in West Scranton and Carbondale
We were grateful to take part in Trick or Treat on West Scranton's Main Avenue this Halloween! Our team was present in both West Scranton and Carbondale handing out candy. We were joined by over three dozen local organizations in handing out candy to hundreds of trick or treaters.
In West Scranton, our team included President & CEO Shane Powers and Community Development Specialist Gerard Hetman. Over in Carbondale, Community Development Specialist Emily Arcaro and Finance Assistant Colleen Sanders were joined by the Mayor of Carbondale and NeighborWorks board member, Michele Bannon.

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Additionally, as part of our work in Carbondale with Blueprint Communities and Carbondale Heart & Soul, we are inviting residents, business owners and visitors to Carbondale to share their thoughts about the community. This survey aims to understand how people feel about key features that create a sense of place in the area and to help guide revitalization efforts. You can take the survey here.

Melody Robinson graduates from Building Community Partnerships Cohort


Melody Robinson, our Certified Aging in Place Lead Specialist in Wayne County, recently graduated from the Building Community Partnerships Leadership Program!

The Pennsylvania Secretary of Aging, Jason Kavulich, recognized nine social services employees who successfully completed the ten-week leadership program developed in partnership with the non-profit CHHSRA, the Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging, and Lackawanna College focusing on Building Community Partnerships.

Graduates employed in both government and non-profit social services organizations learned skills such as networking, conflict resolution, and time management to create better systems for the clients we serve. Congratulations, Melody!

Join us for our seasonal Giving Day campaign this GivingTuesday!
Save the date! NeighborWorks is partnering with AllOne Charities this GivingTuesday on December 3 for our seasonal Giving Day campaign! Mark your calendar now for December 3rd -- and we'll be in touch soon on how you can show your support. Funds raised during GivingTuesday will support our three main program areas: Aging in Place, Community Development and the HomeOwnership Center.
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