Treasurer Garrity & Special Olympics PA Announce Expanded Partnership Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced an expanded partnership today between Pennsylvania Treasury’s PA Achieving a Better Life Experience Savings Program (PA ABLE) and Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA) at Villanova University during SOPA’s Fall Festival. “With this new partnership, we are able to provide additional resource availability and better awareness of the real financial opportunities available for Pennsylvanians living with disabilities through PA ABLE,” Treasurer Garrity said. “We want to reach as many Pennsylvanians with disabilities and their families as possible, so they know about PA ABLE and have access to the tools and opportunities necessary to achieve success and independence.” SOPA provides year-round sports training and athletic competitions in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. More than 1,700 athletes, coaches, and Unified Partners will compete in events like powerlifting, bocce, soccer, volleyball, flag football, and long-distance running/walking. “We believe in partnerships that go beyond the playing field. Our collaboration with PA ABLE reflects a shared commitment to empowering athletes and their families to build brighter, more secure futures,” said Matt Aaron, President & CEO of SOPA. “Together, we’re helping our community not only compete and achieve in sports but thrive in life.” Through this expanded partnership, Treasury and SOPA will work together on outreach and education efforts, ensuring more individuals and families across Pennsylvania learn about the benefits of a PA ABLE account. This partnership will grant Treasury access to SOPA events across the state and allow for PA ABLE branding at SOPA events. PA ABLE accounts allow Pennsylvanians with disabilities to save tax-free for expenses like housing, education, assistive technology, everyday needs and more – without impacting important benefits. Currently, to be eligible to save with an ABLE program, a person’s disability must be onset prior to their 26th birthday. Starting in Jan. 2026, ABLE eligibility will expand to include those whose disability is onset prior to age 46, which would include millions more Americans, including one million Veterans. “I encourage anyone with a disability or who has a family member or friend with a disability to learn more about what PA ABLE can do for them,” said Treasurer Garrity. Since taking office, Treasurer Garrity has reduced PA ABLE account fees six times for PA ABLE account owners. PA ABLE is the fifth largest ABLE program in the country. To learn more about program eligibility and how to start saving with PA ABLE, visit paable.gov, email info@paable.gov or call 855-529-2253.
Misericordia Players To Present Play, Boeing Boeing Misericordia University’s Misericordia Players will present Boeing Boeing, a play written by Marc Camoletti, in the Lemmond Theater on the Misericordia University campus in Dallas, PA. This production is part of the university’s fall theater season and is open to the community. Tickets are available at the door, and seating is general admission. Showtimes:• Thursday, November 20 – 7:30 PM• Friday, November 21 – 7:30 PM• Saturday, November 22 – 7:30 PM• Sunday, November 23 – 2:00 PM Click here for more details about the production or additional arts events.
CTC Program Welcomes Technology Donations The Smart Systems & Engineering Technology program at the Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County is seeking technology donations from local businesses. The program is requesting computers, laptops, tablets, and other tech devices that companies may be cycling out of production or replacing. These donations will directly support hands-on learning experiences for students preparing for careers in IT, networking, and smart technology systems. Businesses with available equipment or those interested in learning more are encouraged to contact John Moran, Smart Systems & Engineering Technology Instructor, via email at jmoran@ctclc.edu.
PSBT Employees Unite To Support Breast Cancer Awareness More than 65 employees at People Security Bank & Trust united to raise awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.Through donations, purchases, and proudly wearing pink attire, PSBT employees successfully raised over $400 to contribute to Paint The Planet Pink! 💗Together, everyone can make a difference and inspire others to join the fight against breast cancer.💗
RailRiders To Host Emergency Food Drive The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders are hosting an emergency food drive benefitting the Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank on Tuesday, November 11, in the Geisinger Plaza at PNC Field. Food collection will take place from 9 A.M. until 4 P.M. The RailRiders are asking for donations of non-perishable food items, including but not limited to canned vegetables, canned fruit, pasta, rice, canned proteins, canned soup, instant coffee and dry beans. The club requests that no items in glass containers be donated. As a token of appreciation, each individual who donates a shopping bag of items will receive one (1) Zone C ticket voucher redeemable for a 2026 regular season RailRiders game at PNC Field. For more information, please call (570) 969-2255.
SACF’s Laura Ducceschi Selected for National Leadership Cohort The Scranton Area Community Foundation is proud to announce that its President and CEO, Laura Ducceschi, has been selected to participate in the 2025–26 cohort of the Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) for CEOs, a national program convened by CFLeads, the country’s premier network of community foundations. The Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) for CEOs is designed to strengthen the strategic leadership of community foundation executives nationwide. Participants engage in intensive peer learning, reflection, and collaboration to advance bold, equity-centered, and community-driven approaches to philanthropy. “It is an honor to be selected to join this distinguished cohort of leaders,” said Laura Ducceschi, President and CEO of the Scranton Area Community Foundation. “This program will provide invaluable opportunities to learn from peers nationwide, strengthen our leadership strategies, and deepen how we work with and for our community. I look forward to bringing these insights back to Northeastern Pennsylvania as we continue to advance equity, build connections, and drive lasting impact.” Through the program, Laura will join CEOs from community foundations across the United States to explore emerging challenges, share innovative practices, and strengthen the collective impact of philanthropy in local communities. “Laura’s selection for this national leadership program reflects both her dedication and the Scranton Area Community Foundation’s ongoing commitment to bold, impactful leadership,” said Ellen Burkey, Chair of the Scranton Area Community Foundation Board of Governors. “We are proud to see Laura representing our region and bringing back strategies that will continue to benefit the communities we serve.” The Scranton Area Community Foundation has a 76-year history of serving Northeastern Pennsylvania through philanthropy, community leadership, and collaboration. Laura’s participation in CFLeads’ Executive Leadership Institute represents the Foundation’s continued investment in advancing equity, strengthening civic participation, and building resilient communities across the region. Click here to find more information about the Executive Leadership Institute for CEOs.
