NeighborWorks Northeastern PA

We revitalize neighborhoods and create opportunities for families to improve their lives through quality housing and financial guidance.

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NeighborWorks recently purchased this vacant building in the heart of West Scranton's business district. We're still figuring out our plans for redeveloping the property, but we're excited to put it back into good use in the coming years. Stay tuned for updates! #WestSidePride

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The $2 Bill award is an opportunity for staff members to recognize a member of our team for advancing our organizational values and showing excellence in their work. The award was presented to our HomeOwnership Assistant, Tannah Shaffer. Congrats Tannah!

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The Lackawanna County Housing Coalition is hosting an information session for area landlords and property managers on Wednesday, November 12 from 6-8pm. Attendees can learn about rental health and safety, fire alarms, and eviction prevention.

https://t.co/LchWXDjfQd

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Be a Neighbor episode 21 is now up! Included below is a short video preview of the episode. https://t.co/md9FGLplan

Michael Lombardo, Mayor of the City of Pittston, joins hosts Parker Dorsey and Gerard Hetman in this episode of the Be a Neighbor podcast.

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We have open seats for our Spanish-speaking first-time homebuyer and homeowner workshop this Saturday. If you or someone you know is interested in learning about the homebuying process, real estate, mortgages and settlement services, register below!

https://t.co/zN0sUXQZ5B

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We're hiring! Our team is looking to add a full-time Director of HomeOwnership Services and a full-time Community Development Specialist. Please click on the link below for more information about both positions.

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We are grateful to once again take part in the annual Trick or Treat on West Scranton's Main Street! We are in front of 115 N. Main Ave, the site of our future West Scranton satellite office, RIGHT NOW handing out candy. We will be here until 6 p.m., or until we run out of candy.

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Check out our table at the ninth annual Trick or Treat on West Scranton's Main Street tomorrow, October 31! We’ll be one of many organizations handing out candy from 3-6 pm. Find us at 115 N. Main Ave, right in front of the site of our future West Scranton satellite office.

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NeighborWorks recently hosted a NEPA Aging Network Alliance meeting at our office with speakers Tom DePietro of DePietro’s Pharmacy and Teresa Osborne, AARP advocacy director. Visit https://t.co/FU3c6pr6uM for vaccine info and https://t.co/PB2CDZd726 for senior advocacy work.

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After more than nine years of dedicated service, Pamela Anslinger has stepped out of her role as Director of HomeOwnership Services.

Please join us in recognizing Pam for her years of service. Congrats Pam!

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A huge thank-you to the student volunteers from Carbondale Area, the RTC team, Lackawanna Heritage Valley and the Carbondale Shade Tree Commission for their work at a clean-up at the Carbondale Train Station earlier this week!

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Thank you to our presenters and attendees who participated in our homeowner and first-time homebuyer education workshop this past weekend. Please go to the events calendar on our website to register for any of our future workshops via the link below.

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We have just concluded our 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off here at the NeighborWorks office! Our reigning chili champion, Alyssa Espinoza, has successfully defended her title in her second year of competition and proven that she is no fluke.

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We want to thank Michael Lombardo, mayor of the City of Pittston, for joining us for our latest recording of the Be a Neighbor podcast! Our episode will be up on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts and more on Friday, November 7th! Stay tuned!

#BeaNeighbor #NeighborWorks #Pittston

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Two clients of ours recently purchased their new home through the Lackawanna County Homebuyer program.

For more information on our homebuyer programs, contact us at 570-558-2490 or via email at [email protected], or visit our website at https://t.co/FBNkWXLoUR.

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Our organization recently joined with our friends at United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania to host our latest Scranton Neighborhood Leaders Forum event. For information on future events in this series, please contact Gerard Hetman at 570-558-2490.

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Thinking about buying your first home? Mark your calendar for the First-Time Homebuyer Workshop in Monroe County happening on Saturday, November 1 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM!

🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/DxgpVzYyDj

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Phialdelphia Fed President & CEO Anna Paulson visited Wayne County to meet with community leaders. NeighborWorks President & CEO Shane Powers and Director of Aging in Place Mary Endrusick participated in a roundtable highlighting local housing challenges and solutions.

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Our Aging in Place team recently attended the Aging in PA Caregiver Summit at WVIA. Pennsylvania Department of Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich discussed the new Caregiver Support Toolkit and how important caregiving and supporting caregivers in our community is.

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Be a Neighbor episode 20 is now up! Conor Kelly O'Brien, co-founder and executive director of the Scranton Fringe Festival, joins us in this episode of the Be a Neighbor podcast. https://t.co/U2Hnyo9MgW