United Way of Wyoming Valley

Today, we’re proud to recognize Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO) for their outstanding support of the United Way of Wyoming Valley! A huge shoutout to Jennifer Warabak, CEO of CEO – a true pillar of our community! ?? Her hands-on approach makes a real impact every day. We’re also grateful for Cathy Matalonis, whose enthusiasm drives a successful Employee Campaign, and for Debra Taylor, Kimberly McLendon, and Rolly Smith for their hard work on the Golf Committee, making our annual tournament a huge success! ? CEO’s support includes: ?? Annual Employee Campaign ?? Funded Partner Agency ?? Day of Caring Project Site ?? Key Partner in the Gene Brady Community Classic ???♀? Thank you, CEO, for all you do to strengthen our community! ?? #ThankYouThursday #CEO #CommunityImpact #LiveUnited #WilkesBarre

A big thank you to Crystal for sharing this adorable moment! Here’s Johnny enjoying Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night?—one of his favorite Dolly books! ?? This June, we’re celebrating 30 incredible years of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, bringing the magic of books to children everywhere! We’d love to see your little reader in action! Send us a photo of your child with their favorite Dolly book via direct message for a chance to be featured as we mark this special milestone. #DollyPartonImaginationLibrary #30YearsOfReading #LiveUnited #WilkesBarre

Vision of the Valley: Honoring Emerging Women Student Leaders! ?? We are proud to recognize Sylvia Bash, a senior at Northwest Area High School, as our next Vision of the Valley honoree! ?? Sylvia stands out for her leadership, artistic expression, and community service. From marching band to drama productions, Sylvia’s talent shines. She has earned spots in Districts and Regionals for band and choir, played multiple instruments, and taken on lead roles in productions like The Addams Family (Wednesday) and Matilda (Mrs. Wormwood). Sylvia’s leadership is evident in her many roles: ? Student Government – Class President (10th-12th), organizing events and fundraisers ? National Honor Society – President, leading service projects like Trunk or Treat and volunteering at food banks and community events ? Marching Band – President, Section Leader, and Outstanding Marcher Award Winner ? Aevidum – President & Peer Mentor, supporting students’ mental health and well-being Join us in celebrating her accomplishments and the bright future ahead! ?? A special thank you to Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield for sponsoring our Vision of the Valley series and helping us highlight young women making a difference. Stay tuned for more amazing stories! #VisionOfTheValley #EmergingLeaders #LiveUnited #WomenInLeadership #WilkesBarre

Ready, set, read! ?? United Way of Wyoming Valley’s 4th Annual Million Minute Challenge is in full swing, and we need YOU to help us reach one million minutes read this March! Whether you’re diving into your next novel, reading with your little one, or logging minutes for your classroom—every minute counts! ?? Log your minutes now! Scan the QR code or click the link below to pledge your reading time: ?? https://bit.ly/4kfQxSA For more info, contact Paola Mendez, Community Impact Manager at [email protected] ?? #MillionMinuteChallenge #ReadingMatters #LiveUnited #WilkesBarre

We’re gearing up for the Cruisin’ for a Cause! Classic & Custom Car Show, and YOU can be part of the action by sponsoring a car show class! ?? ?? Support a great cause! ?? Promote your business! ?? Get recognized in awards, signage, and promotions! ?? Location: Toyota Sports Plex, 38 Coal Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 ? When: Saturday, May 10th | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM ?? Have questions? Contact Unit 124 at 570-468-1610 or message them on Instagram unit_124_ Proudly benefiting the United Way of Wyoming Valley! Comment below or tag a business that should get involved! #CruisinForACause #CarShow #SupportLocal #UnitedWay #LiveUnited

Happy International Women’s Day! ?? Yesterday, Yvette Magistro, Kendra Vough, and Jennifer Sordoni represented United Way of Wyoming Valley at the Dress for Success Women’s Day Luncheon, celebrating strong women making a difference. We also want to give a shoutout to the other incredible women in our office who work tirelessly to create positive change: Kaylee Baran, Tracey Fonzo, Lauren O'Shea, Paola Mendez, Amanda Ruggerio, Kayleigh Valeski, Alicia Mortensen, and Erica Hubert. Here’s to strong women, today and every day! ? #IWD2025 #LiveUnited #WomenWhoLead #WilkesBarre #HappyInternationalWomensDay

?? ?? Wrapping up National Read Across America Week with a bang (or should we say a moo?) at Dan Flood Elementary School! Our Interim CEO, Jennifer Sordoni, brought the magic of Dr. Seuss to life, reading Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? to some very enthusiastic young listeners. ?? Not only did she showcase her best "moo’s," "buzzes," and "booms," but she also took the time to share what United Way of Wyoming Valley does to help local children and families thrive. Because whether it’s through literacy, education, or community support—helping others is always in season! Thank you, Jennifer, for leading with heart and just the right amount of Seussian flair! ?? #ReadAcrossAmericaWeek #LiveUnited #Education #Literacy #StorytimeWithOurCEO

In celebration of #NationalReadAcrossAmericaWeek and United Way of Wyoming Valley’s Million Minute Challenge, our CFO, Joe Collini, traded his spreadsheets for story time at Solomon-Plains Elementary School! ???? Joe read Dr. Seuss’s Colors and Rabbit’s Snow Dance to Mrs. Poplawski’s first graders—bringing books and maybe a little imaginary snow! ?? But numbers are never far from Joe’s mind—after storytime, he shared how math is a big part of his job and why it’s just as important as reading. Who knows? We may have just inspired a future CFO in the making! ?? Thanks, Joe, for showing that reading and math go hand in hand! ????? #ReadAcrossAmerica #LiveUnited #MillionMinuteChallenge #StorytimeWithOurCFO #ReadingAddsUp

Today, we’re sending a huge THANK YOU to MotorWorld Autogroup for their generosity and ongoing support of the United Way of Wyoming Valley! ?? A special shout-out to: ? Rick Osick, President, MotorWorld ? Daria Bryk, Regional Marketing Manager ? Cheryl Oravic & Shelley Puzzetti for their dedication and partnership! MotorWorld’s impact on our community is truly remarkable: ?? Campaign Incentive | Grand Prize Sponsor ?? ?? Corporate Gift ?? Employee Campaign ?? Annual Children’s Book Drive ?? ?? Annual Helping Kids Thrive Drive Thanks again for being a true community partner! ?? #ThankYouThursday #MotorWorld #MileOneAutogroup #LiveUnited

?? CALLING ALL NONPROFITS! PROJECT SITE REGISTRATION IS OPEN! ?? Get ready for Wyoming Valley’s biggest volunteer event of the year—Day of Caring! This is your chance to host a team of dedicated volunteers who are eager to roll up their sleeves and make a difference at your organization. Deadline to submit your project: Thursday, 3/20 ?? Submit your volunteer project here: https://lnkd.in/gEfirWQ2 or scan the QR code! Important Notes: ? Project Address – Be sure to list the exact location where your Day of Caring project will take place. ? Direct Service Projects Wanted! – Many volunteers are looking for opportunities to engage directly with clients, children, or community members—consider incorporating interactive activities! ? Big Projects? No Problem! – Many volunteers commit their entire workday. If your project takes up to 6 hours, go ahead and list it. ? Multiple Projects? – Submit a separate form for each one. ? Agency Liability Form – Don’t forget to send it to Yvette Magistro at [email protected]. Questions? Contact Yvette at [email protected] or (570) 270-9117.