United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA

?A huge THANK YOU to our Friend Sponsor, Cali Law! We’re incredibly grateful for their generous support of our?3rd Annual Designer Purse Bingo?to support the vital programs and services we provide to the community! Thank you, Cali Law, for helping us continue our mission! To register for bingo, visit:?uncnepa.org/bingo ?

We are getting amazing bags in for our 3rd Annual Designer Purse Bingo presented by Grimm Construction on April 11 at Holy Cross High School! A special thanks to Dr. Kellyn Williams, UNC Board member, for this adorable Kate Spade Backpack! Join the fun and register to play today at uncnepa.org/bingo

A heartfelt THANK YOU to our Friend Sponsor, Knowles Insurance! We are so grateful for their generous support of our Designer Purse Bingo and for helping us provide vital programs and services to the community! Thank you, Knowles Insurance, for your continued dedication to making a positive difference in the lives of so many! To register for bingo, visit: uncnepa.org/bingo

United Neighborhood Centers Youth Programs Leaders in Training (LIT) Peer Mentoring in Action! Our amazing LIT mentors, Audriana, JC, and Tina, are back at it again—reading to students at our Child Care Centers! The children picked out their favorite books, and our mentors were more than happy to answer all their questions once the story was finished! Big thanks to the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund and Lackawanna County for funding this incredible program! Want to get involved or learn more? Reach out to Kylee Colvin, UNC’s Community Youth Manager, at 570-961-1592, ext. 105!

UNC is incredibly grateful to our Designer Purse Bingo presenting sponsor, GRIMM CONSTRUCTION INC! For many years, Grimm Construction has been a steadfast supporter of our mission and is currently constructing our Bucktown Center in Dunmore! A huge THANK YOU to Grimm Construction for their ongoing generosity and commitment to making a difference in our community! To register for bingo, visit uncnepa.org/bingo

??Thank you, Dickson City Hyundai Inc?? We are incredibly grateful for your generous donation in support of Leadership Lackawanna's Core Program team and their project benefiting UNC’s Bellevue Child Care Center. Team UNC is raising funds to beautify Bellevue Child Care’s outdoor play area this spring, creating a more engaging and enriching space for the children we serve. Dickson City Hyundai's support brings us one step closer to making this vision a reality! We truly appreciate your commitment to our community. ?? #UNCNEPA

UNC’s 3rd Annual Designer Purse Bingo is back! Presented by GRIMM CONSTRUCTION INC, join us on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Holy Cross High School in Dunmore! Get ready for a fun night with 20 bingo games, 3 special games, raffle baskets, a gift card pull, and delicious refreshments! This is a BYOB event (21+), so bring your favorite drink! Thank you to our sponsors Grimm Construction, Alliance Wealth Advisors, LLC, Knowles Insurance, Cali Law, and Center City Print! Last year, we raised over $30,000 for our programs, and we’re ready to make this year even bigger! Don’t miss out—register now at https://lnkd.in/diFhN-DD

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??? Join the The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce next week at Elmhurst Country Club for the Mardi Gras Business Card Exchange: an evening of networking, complimentary beverages, and festive small bites – all while supporting United Neighborhood Centers! ?? Date: Tuesday, March 4 |?5:00 PM – 7:00 PM ?? Location: Elmhurst Country Club, Moscow ??? Must be a Chamber Member to Attend (Thinking about joining? Now’s the perfect time!) ?? Chamber Cares: Bring nonperishable food items to earn your Mardi Gras beads! UNC staff will deliver all donations to the Angel's Attic food pantry that night, helping restock the shelves during this critical time of year. Monetary donations will also be accepted. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with local professionals, grow your business, and give back to the community at the same time. Don’t miss it! Tag a fellow Chamber member and let’s make a difference together! ?????? #ScrantonChamber #UNCNEPA #ChamberCares

We’re excited to share that Bucktown Center is now 70% complete! Construction is moving along, and the brick exterior is taking shape. Check out our latest progress photos to see the transformation happening at 222 E. Drinker St. in Dunmore! This project is made possible through funding from Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) managed by Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency H (PHFA), Federal HOME funds, The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Lackawanna County and PNC will provide much-needed affordable housing for adults 62 and older, along with new commercial space. With an expected completion in May 2025, we are getting closer to welcoming residents into this brand-new community. Stay tuned for more updates #UNCNEPA