NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania

It’s official. We are only one week away from #AllOneGiveDay! Please join us this #GivingTuesday, December 3, 2024 to raise funds to Support our programming in Aging in Place, Community Development, and HomeOwnership Services! On this global day of giving, help us continue: ?Providing Aging in Place services to over 400 older adults through critical safety modifications to their homes. ?Providing Homeownership Counseling services to over 200 clients this year through homebuyer and financial education courses. ?Providing Community Development services to over 500 properties in targeted neighborhoods and communities through home improvements and blight remediation. By joining the movement, you're helping seniors remain in their communities safely and with dignity, first-time homeowners move into their new homes, and our neighborhoods look more beautiful. Bookmark the AllOne Charities’ website and click on our logo to donate on December 3! See you then! https://lnkd.in/ebCBMaa

We are excited to announce the members of our Community Leadership Institute (CLI) team for 2024. CLI team members have been drawn from neighborhood leaders throughout the West Scranton area, with representatives from West Scranton High School, the Scranton Area Community Foundation, the City of Scranton and Fidelity Bank. This year's team includes Kori Grogan, Joanne Pezzuti, Brando Brandini, Mandie Martin, Vivian Williams, Pujan Nepal and Chris Hughes. Miranda Pace, NeighborWorks West Scranton Neighborhood Coordinator, is serving as staff coordinator for this year’s CLI team. Read more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/eWhfvbPu

Our office is closed today due to inclement weather and road conditions. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please reach out to us via email at [email protected] if you have any concerns. Thank you for your understanding!

We had such a great turnout last year, and we are looking forward to seeing everyone again for this year's West Scranton Tree Lighting Celebration on Saturday, December 7 from 4:30-6:30pm at Allen Park! There will be free arts and crafts, music, hot beverages -- and Santa Claus himself will be in attendance for pictures and to light up the tree! View https://lnkd.in/eMv2vibH for more information on all of the exciting things happening in West Scranton now through December.

A client of ours recently purchased his new home through the Lackawanna County Homebuyer program. He worked with our housing counselor Kathiannie Tavera, Ryan Kelly from My City Lending, Bob Connors from Christian Saunders Real Estate, Jessica Suchter from Lewith & Freeman Real Estate, and Rocco Valvano from Keystone Abstract Services Inc to make his dream of home ownership a reality. Our thanks to Lackawanna County for their continued support of this program. For more information on our homebuyer programs, contact us at 570-558-2490 or via email at [email protected], or visit our website at www.nwnepa.org. #Homebuyer #HomebuyerProgram #FirstTimeHomebuyer #Homeownership #LackawannaCounty #letsmakehomethegoal #housingcounseling

Youth groups and young adults are invited to participate in our "Snow Angels" volunteer program. This program allows young adults to serve our community by providing snow removal for older adults 24-48 hours after snowfall. If you would like to apply, please fill out the form below. Applications will be accepted on a rolling deadline until February 3, 2025: https://lnkd.in/eUjFwWw7 #NWNEPA #NeighborWorks #AgingInPlace #SnowRemoval #Shoveling #SnowAngels #Volunteering #Volunteers

Save the date for our second annual West Scranton Tree Lighting Celebration! It will be held on Saturday, December 7 from 4:30-6:30pm at Allen Park in West Scranton. There will be hot drinks, photos with Santa, and more! We're looking forward to seeing you there! View https://lnkd.in/eMv2vibH for more information on all of the exciting things happening in West Scranton now through December.

Take our survey to help bring improvements to Carbondale's downtown and adjacent neighborhoods! We are working together to improve Carbondale's downtown and adjacent neighborhoods. With your help, we can strategically build upon the assets in our community while creating safe, cleaner, and more sustainable public spaces. Survey participants that sign up for our newsletter will be entered for a chance to win $500.00 in gift cards to local businesses such as The Peanut Bar Restaurant, Royal Pizza Of Carbondale, and more! Scan the QR code or follow the link here: https://lnkd.in/e2_WwhN6

We're hiring! Our team is looking to add a full-time Homeownership Assistant. The Homeownership Assistant is a full-time position responsible for supporting clients to access HUD Certified Housing Counseling services. The Homeownership Assistant will help clients to access NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania’s various services by determining their needs, processing intake and personal documentation, and connecting them with Housing Counselors for effective service delivery. The Homeownership Assistant will act as a first point of contact for clients interested in purchasing homes and will provide administrative support to Homeownership Center staff and clients. Strong candidates will have excellent communication skills and will possess the qualities needed to create a positive first impression of our organization and our mission. Please click on the link below for more information about the position and how to apply. We are a public student loan forgiveness-eligible employer. https://lnkd.in/ew3uV4US #hiring #neighborworks #homeownership #homeownershipassistant #homebuying #homebuyer

Catch us soon on Frankie in the Morning! Miranda Pace and Parker Dorsey, MBA from our staff recently hopped on Magic 93 with Frankie to talk all things West Side Wonderland! Thanks for having us! We're excited to be kicking off our second annual West Side Wonderland with exciting holiday events, local business deals, and community celebrations! Our second annual West Scranton Tree Lighting Celebration is FREE to the public and is happening at Allen Park on Saturday, December 7 from 4:30-6:30pm. There will be hot drinks, photos with Santa, and more! This initiative is part of NeighborWorks’ West Scranton Neighborhood Plan, a comprehensive 10-year strategy for improving the neighborhood. For the latest updates, follow the West Scranton Neighborhood Plan Facebook page or visit https://lnkd.in/eDpKY2c3 #Scranton #WestScranton #TreeLighting #WestSideWonderland