Women In Philanthropy Awards $42,000 In Grants To Northeastern Pennsylvania Nonprofits

Women in Philanthropy (WIP), an initiative of the Scranton Area Community Foundation dedicated to empowering and transforming the lives of women and girls throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania, proudly announced the recipients of its 2026 Spring Grants Cycle.

Following a competitive application and review process, $42,000 in grant funding was awarded to seven nonprofit organizations serving communities across the region. The awards were presented during the Women in Philanthropy Spring Grants Meeting held this spring in Scranton.

This year’s grant recipients include Children’s Advocacy Center of NEPA for its Resilient Mothers:Maternal Mental Health & Stabilization Program ($8,750); Indraloka Animal Sanctuary for Lotus Rising ($8,150); WRC for Safe Housing and Economic Empowerment for Survivors ($5,500); Saint
Joseph’s Center for Maternity Housing Transition Supplement ($5,400); Lacawac Sanctuary Environmental Education Center for its LeadHER in STEM Symposium ($5,000); Recovery Rises Foundation ($5,000); and United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA for its Multicultural Housing
Stability Program ($4,200).

Each funded initiative addresses critical needs facing women, girls, and families in Northeastern Pennsylvania, from maternal mental health support and housing stability to economic empowerment and STEM education opportunities for young women.

Grant recipients and award amounts were selected during the Spring Grants Meeting by Women in Philanthropy Supporters, who gathered to hear presentations directly from nonprofit leaders before casting their votes. The annual event reflects the collective power of philanthropy and communitydriven decision-making.