Johnson College to Host Free Community Resource Fair

Johnson College will host a free Community Resource Fair for all local college-bound students on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, inside the Moffat Student Center Gymnasium at its Scranton campus. The event is open to the public and is designed to connect current and prospective college students with local resources and support services.

The fair will feature a variety of community organizations offering guidance and assistance on topics such as education, employment, health, and wellness.

“The Community Resource Fair is an opportunity for all students attending any of our region’s colleges and universities to learn about local services available to them,” said Dr. Kellyn Williams, Associate Vice President of Special Programs at Johnson College. “We’re proud to bring together organizations that are making a positive impact in our region.”

Participating organizations include:

  • ACE of NEPA
  • Educational Opportunity Centers of PA
  • Friends of the Poor/Catherine McAuley Center
  • Geisinger Marworth
  • Greater Scranton YMCA
  • Goodwill Industries of Northeastern Pennsylvania
  • Susquehanna County Interfaith
  • The Wright Center for Patient & Community Engagement

For more information, please contact Sam Lehman at slehman@johnson.edu or 570-702-8341.

Johnson College Seeking Vehicle Participants for “Truck & Cruiser Palooza”

Johnson College is inviting local individuals, businesses, emergency services, and organizations to participate in its upcoming Truck & Cruiser Palooza, a family-friendly, hands-on vehicle experience and fundraiser taking place Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine, at the Johnson College Scranton campus, located at 3427 North Main Ave.

Truck & Cruiser Palooza is an interactive, family-friendly event where kids can climb aboard and explore a wide range of vehicles while meeting the professionals who operate them. Plus, there will be classic cars and other vehicles showcased during the event. Suggested donation for attendees is $5 to $10 per family, with all proceeds benefiting Johnson College’s SkillsUSA Club.

The college is seeking a wide variety of vehicles to display and engage with children and families. Interested participants are encouraged to bring vehicles in the following categories:

  • Construction vehicles: Dump trucks, excavators, backhoes, cranes, cement mixers, and other heavy machinery
  • Emergency services vehicles: Fire trucks (including pump and ladder trucks), ambulances, police cruisers
  • Utility and service vehicles: Garbage trucks, recycling trucks, snow plows, road paving equipment, bucket trucks, oil tankers, tow trucks
  • Transportation vehicles: Semi-trucks, big rigs, moving vans, charter buses, school buses
  • Military vehicles: Army transport trucks, armored vehicles
  • Specialty vehicles: Monster trucks, tractors, and other unique or custom rides

To register a vehicle or for more information, contact Sam Lehman at slehman@johnson.edu or 570-702-8341.