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Education
The United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne, & Pike Counties’ work in Education began nearly 20 years ago. That work has evolved to reach deep into the community with effective partnerships and targeted programs to address a wide range of issues.
Transforming Readers
Transforming Readers is a volunteer tutoring program for Kindergarten - 2nd grade students who are reading just below grade level
Learn MorePre-K Scholarships
So far this year, 136 scholarships totaling more than $282,896 have been awarded for the 2019/20 school year across four counties in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Learn MoreDolly Parton’s Imagination Library
The United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne & Pike has partnered with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL) to provide children in our region this amazing opportunity to succeed.
Learn MoreSuccess By 6
Success By 6 strives to improve the quality, affordability and accessibility of early care and education programs for children so they enter school ready to learn and succeed.
Learn MoreTransforming Children’s Futures
The United Way is proud to lead Transforming Children's Futures (TCF) - a coalition of community agencies centered on the core educational focus areas of school preparedness; regular attendance; summer learning loss; family engagement and healthy growth and development.
Learn MoreEconomic Mobility
As many as one-third of working Americans do not earn enough money to meet their basic needs. For families walking a financial tightrope, unable to save for college, a home, or retirement, United Way is here to help.
State and Federal Aid Programs
The United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne & Pike Counties is proud to continue its role as local administrator for the State Food Purchase Program (SFPP) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Learn MoreVolunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program helps prepare local, state and federal income tax returns for free. There are NO hidden fees or charges - this is a completely FREE Service designed to help people secure all the refunds and credits for which they are eligible.
Learn MoreHealth
The United Way is committed to promoting healthy behaviors and ensuring residents of Lackawanna, Wayne, & Pike Counties have access to quality physical and mental health care. Together with numerous partners, we’re helping thousands of people in our community lead healthier, safer, stronger and more productive lives.
Social Connectivity for older adults
In an era where digital connections and community bonds are more vital than ever, The United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne & Pike proudly introduces our Social Connectivity for Older Adults programs.
Learn MoreBullying Prevention
The United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne & Pike Counties – in partnership with the Innovative Learning Institute and renowned bullying prevention expert Dr. David M. Hall – offers innovative, research-based bullying prevention training for educators to address this growing crisis in our schools.
Learn MoreRSVP
RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) partners with different sites in Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Wyoming County to address various community needs
Learn MorePA MEDI (Medicare Counseling Program)
Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight (PA MEDI) offers FREE Medicare counseling to anyone who is on Medicare or will be going on Medicare.
Learn MoreAgency Partners
Our Community Impact fund helps to support dozens of programs within 18 organizations that work to improve the education, financial stability and health of everyone in our community.
