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The ECHO program is reopening in Lackawanna County. Applications are being accepted until October 7, 2024.

This year, NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania is announcing its third annual West Scranton Fall Festival. This two-part event is FREE to the public and will be held on Saturday, September 28. Rain date is October 5.

NeighborWorks recently accepted a contribution from Coterra Energy, in the amount of $266,600 through the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development's Neighborhood Assistance Program. This is the largest NAP contribution NeighborWorks has ever received.

NeighborWorks is announcing a volunteer cleanup event, Carbondale Clean and Green Week, taking place from August 19-23, 2024. In partnership with the City of Carbondale, this volunteer event will be providing outdoor cleaning work services to older adult clients in our Aging in Place program.

NeighborWorks was recently recognized for the success of its West Side Wonderland campaign with a 2024 Townie Award from the Pennsylvania Downtown Center’s annual conference.

NeighborWorks will be hosting the first-ever West Scranton Bike Rodeo on July 26, with a rain date of August 9, at Allen Park, 1111 Price Street, Scranton from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

NeighborWorks will host a block party and cookout scheduled for Saturday, July 27, with a rain date of July 28, at the YMCA Park at 89 N Main St, Carbondale, PA, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Parker Dorsey, Community Program Assistant at NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania, recently graduated from the Leadership Lackawanna Core Program Class of 2024.

NeighborWorks is pleased to partner with the City of Scranton, the City of Carbondale and the City of Pittston to announce the block groups selected for funding in the 2024 Beautiful Blocks program cycle.

NeighborWorks will host its inaugural Home Fair on July 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Courthouse Square in downtown Scranton.

We are one of 15 NeighborWorks organizations recently awarded a grant from NeighborWorks America to explore or develop Shared Equity Housing models.

NeighborWorks is announcing the return of the Allen Park Concert Series for its second year, starting June 14th and running through August 23rd.

NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania recently accepted a contribution from FNCB Bank, in the amount of $25,000 through the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development's Neighborhood Assistance Program.

Gerard Hetman, Community Development Specialist at NeighborWorks, recently completed the Rural Urban Leadership Program of Penn State Extension, Penn State University in this year's class.

NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania recently accepted a contribution from PS Bank, in the amount of $10,000 through the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development's Neighborhood Assistance Program.

NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania will be receiving $300,000 in implementation grant funding over three years from the Regional Foundation. This funding will be used for continued implementation of the West Scranton Neighborhood Plan.

The City of Carbondale is one of ten Pennsylvania communities that were officially selected to participate in Blueprint Communities®.

To the World's Best Boss. Thank you for everything Jesse.

NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania received the Organizational Impact Award during the National NeighborWorks Association 20th Annual Excellence Awards in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, April 10.

NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania and the City of Carbondale were recognized for the expansion and sustained success of the Beautiful Blocks program in Carbondale with the Building Community Partnerships Award.

NeighborWorks is hosting its second egg hunt in West Scranton on Saturday, April 27th at Novembrino Park (201 10th Ave, Scranton, PA).

NeighborWorks announces today that Shane K. Powers has been selected as its next president and CEO. Powers, who currently serves as the organization’s chief operating officer, will replace Jesse J. Ergott.

We are excited to announce the launch of the Pike County First Time Homebuyer Program together with Pike County Human Services.

Congratulations to Shane Powers, our Chief Operating Officer, on her recent graduation from The University of Scranton’s Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program!

Jesse J. Ergott, president and chief executive officer of NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania for 16 years, will depart the organization on April 26, 2024 to become the chief advancement officer at AllOne Foundation and Charities.

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