PS Bank Donates $5,000 to Tunkhannock Area High School Robotics Program PS Bank was proud to recently make a contribution of $5,000 to the Tunkhannock Area High School robotics program. This donation was made possible through the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit program. The Robotics Team has been in Tunkhannock since 1997 and has helped many students find a passion in engineering and robotics. Over the last few years, the growth in technology and automation in engineering and manufacturing has increasingly highlighted the importance of learning the basics of robotics. With this increase, robotics has made its way into the classroom as part of the electronics laboratory. This donation will help fund resources for the class, club, and team by almost doubling the supplies to design, build, and program robots. Matthew Wincek, Tunkhannock Area High School principal, accepted the donation on behalf of the robotics program. “The Tunkhannock Area High School Robotics Club and Team would like to thank you for your support and generous donation to the program. The increase in supplies allows for more students to get to experience the fun and education of robotics, while growing the team’s motto, “Tigers Today, Leaders Tomorrow,” said Wincek. At the check presentation, PS Bank officers had the chance to meet the leadership of the Tigertrons, including Robert Hug, Advisor; Erik Arndt, President; Emmalee Campbell, Public Relations and Electronics Lead; and Aiden Pallman, Manufacturing and Build Lead.
Misericordia University Receives Donation from Wilkes-Barre General Hospital School of Nursing The Wilkes-Barre General Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association presented a donation to the Center for Nursing History of Northeastern Pennsylvania at Misericordia University on October 22, 2024. The Wilkes-Barre General Hospital School of Nursing opened in 1887, making it the first in the region. The Alumni Association was established in 1895 and disbanded in 2024, marking nearly 130 years. Founded in 2005, the Center is dedicated to preserving local nursing history. For more information and how to donate to the Center for Nursing History, please visit: https://www.misericordia.edu/library/about/center-for-nursing-history.
Scranton Region Antique Car Club of America Donates $1,500 to Allied Services John P. Moses, Esq. Pediatric Rehab Centers The Scranton Region Antique Car Club of America (SRACCA) has generously donated $1,500 to the Allied Services John P. Moses, Esq. Pediatric Rehab Centers. This contribution reflects a portion of the proceeds from their highly anticipated annual car show, held at Allied Services Corporate Center every year. Next year’s event is scheduled for June 1, 2025, and promises to deliver another day of classic cars, community fun, and charitable giving. Allied Services is deeply grateful for the club’s ongoing support, which helps fund critical pediatric rehabilitation services for children across Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania. Allied Services provides comprehensive and specialized care to more than 1,200 children each year. Through physical, occupational, and speech therapy, the John P. Moses, Esq. Pediatric Rehab Centers, in partnership with AllOne Foundation and Charities, help children of all ages overcome developmental, neurological, and physical challenges, empowering them to reach their full potential.
Allied Services Receives Donation Recently, Kiel Eigen presented Allied Services Integrated Health System with a donation of $3,500. This contribution is raised through his annual golf tournament, Tee Time for Kiel. Pictured from left to right: Diana Pope-Albright, PT, DPT, Assistant Vice President Rehab Services, Allied Services; Cathy Guzzi, PT, DPT, Assistant Vice President Rehab Services, Allied Services; Kiel Eigen, Tee Time For Kiel; Bob Cole, Senior Vice President, Allied Services; and Jennifer Lutkowski, PT, DPT, Director of Rehabilitation, Allied Services Wilkes-Barre Rehab Hospital.
Mohegan Pennsylvania Donates $10,000 to Local Nonprofit On Thursday, September 12th, Mohegan Pennsylvania (MPA) presented a $10,000 donation check to Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge, a no-kill animal shelter based in Dallas, PA. The organization often takes in animals that are sick, injured or surrendered by their owners. This check presentation took place right before Back in Black, a tribute to AC/DC, rocked the stage at Party on the Patio. “At Mohegan Pennsylvania, we’re always dedicated to finding ways to give back to the community,” said David Parfrey, vice president of marketing at Mohegan Pennsylvania. “We’re honored to provide this donation to Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge, and we’re also thankful to the guests who donated to this important cause.” “Blue Chip would like to thank Mohegan Pennsylvania for this amazing donation to the shelter,” said Cordie Braun, fundraising director at Blue Chip Animal Farm Refuge. “There aren’t enough words to express how much this will help with the medical care of the animals!” Medical bills for Blue Chip Animal Refuge can reach up to $350,000 – $450,000 a year. The donation check that was presented to the organization derived from $5,000 in slot voucher and cash donations from guests and a matched donation from MPA. This is the third year of the donation program at MPA, with prior donations going to St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen in Wilkes-Barre, PA and Ronald McDonald House of Scranton, PA.
Geisinger Patients Receive Blankets from Local Subaru Dealerships Geisinger cancer patients recently received the gift of warmth and comfort from area Subaru dealerships. In partnership with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), Subaru of Wyoming Valley and Minooka Subaru delivered blankets and messages of hope to the Frank M. and Dorothea Henry Cancer Centers at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center and Geisinger Community Medical Center, respectively. Part of the Subaru Loves to Care campaign, the donations took place Friday, June 21, when representatives from LLS and the Subaru dealerships met Henry Cancer Center staff members and Geisinger leaders at both medical centers. “We’re grateful to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Subaru of Wyoming Valley and Minooka Subaru for these heart-felt donations,” said Renee Blakiewicz, R.N., vice president and chief nursing officer for Geisinger’s northeast region. “Patients in cancer care can have difficult days, and gestures of kindness like this can make all the difference when someone needs it most.” Cutlines: 2024 Subaru blanket delivery GWV: Representatives from Subaru of Wyoming Valley and the Leukemia & Lymphoma society met Geisinger leaders and Henry Cancer Center staff members June 21 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center to deliver blankets and messages of hope to cancer patients. 2024 Subaru blanket delivery GCMC: Representatives from Minooka Subaru and the Leukemia & Lymphoma society met Geisinger and Henry Cancer Center leaders June 21 at Geisinger Community Medical Center to deliver blankets and messages of hope to cancer patients.
United Way Receives Generous Donation The United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne & Pike is excited to announce a generous donation of $50,000 from the Hawk Family Foundation, Dunmore, in support of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library as well as the allocation process of the United Way. This generous contribution will not only help provide free books to children, fostering a love of reading and promoting early childhood literacy but also be distributed to various agencies throughout NEPA during United Way’s allocation process. The donation was presented on June 25th, 2024 at the Gertrude Hawk corporate location in Dunmore, PA. $25,000 will be directly donated to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, highlighting the foundation’s commitment to community engagement and support for educational initiatives. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library, a beloved program by many, mails free, high-quality books to children from birth until they begin school, regardless of the family’s income. The other $25,000 donation are non-designated funds which allows the United Way to distribute them to various programs administered by agencies throughout Lackawanna, Wayne and Pike County that focus on key areas of the United Way; Health, Economic Mobility and Education. “We are incredibly grateful to the Hawk Family Foundation for their generous support of the United Way,” said Gary Drapek, President & CEO of the United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne & Pike. “This donation will have a profound impact on the lives of many children and families in our community.” The United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne & Pike remains dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families in the community through education, health, and economic mobility programs. This donation from the Hawk Family Foundation will help further the mission of the United Way and ensure that children and households have the resources they need to succeed.
MFHS Donates Diapers and Baby Wipes to Families in Need Maternal and Family Health Services (MFHS) is pleased to announce that a Mother’s Day Diaper Drive organized by Penn East Federal Credit Union collected 7,500 diapers, 7,000 baby wipes, 177 baby outfits, and $2,000 in cash donations for the families enrolled in their Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) Program. The Penn East FCU Community Involvement Committee (CIC) coordinated the activity at all five Penn East FCU branches during the month of April, with the goal of collecting over 2,000 diapers. “We are so grateful to the staff and customers of Penn East FCU for supporting our Nurse-Family Partnership clients,” said MFHS President and CEO, Maria Montoro Edwards, PhD, “The response was incredible, and will make such a difference to the at-risk mothers and children we serve.” The Nurse-Family Partnership program pairs specially trained nurses with at risk, often young, mothers-to-be, beginning early in the pregnancy and continuing until the child’s second birthday. NFP nurses help families prepare for their child, and help them lay the foundation for a lifetime of healthy habits. Penn East has been an integral part of the community in Lackawanna to, Luzerne, and Wyoming counties for over eighty years. Penn East FCU’s team believes that by assisting and being involved in their membership counties, they can help to create and be a part of a more positive future for Northeastern Pennsylvania. Through the diaper drive, the community-minded credit has made a positive impact in the lives of the local families that MFHS serves.
United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne, and Pike Counties Receives Donations The United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne & Pike is excited to announce a generous donation of $2,500 from RJ Burne Cadillac, Scranton, in support of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. This generous contribution will help provide free books to children, fostering a love of reading and promoting early childhood literacy. The donation was presented on June 12th, 2024 in RJ Burne Cadillac’s showroom, highlighting the dealership’s commitment to community engagement and support for educational initiatives. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library, a beloved program by many, mails free, high-quality books to children from birth until they begin school, regardless of the family’s income. “We are incredibly grateful to RJ Burne Cadillac for their substantial support of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library,” said Gary Drapek, President & CEO of the United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne & Pike. “This donation will have a profound impact on the lives of many children in our community, giving them access to books and the joy of reading from an early age. Investing in early literacy is crucial for the future success of our children, and we are thrilled to have RJ Burne Cadillac as a partner in this important initiative.” The United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne & Pike remains dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families in the community through education, health, and economic mobility programs. This donation from RJ Burne Cadillac will help further the mission of the United Way and ensure that children have the resources they need to succeed. For more information about the United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne & Pike and the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, please visit uwlc.net or contact Matt Ceruti, Vice President of Resource Development and Campaign, 570.343.1267 x234 or mceruti@uwlc.net
