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We are still collecting for our Back to School Extravaganza! Help us help children of the West End of Monroe County this August by donating the following items:
– NEW socks – black and white
– NEW underwear (boxer briefs for boys and young men, please)
– NEW school supplies and backpacks (we do not need pencils, we have plenty, thanks!)
– NEW school sneakers (black or white)
– Feminine Hygiene Products
**Please note that we are NOT currently accepting used clothing of any kind!!!*
All donations can be dropped off on Mondays or Fridays from 8am-12pm at 2334 Route 209, Sciota. For other days/times, call (570) 992-3136 to make an appointment. … See more

A huge thanks to the Chestnut Retreat Center for sharing 60 delicious meals with our clients today! The roasted chicken, rice, salad, and baklava were phenomenal!

As we continue to give back to our community, this week we donated 60 meals to the PVEN Food Pantry and Clothing Closet in Scotia, PA. We thank the PVEN Food Pantry for continuing to aid the community throughout these hard times. … See more

Do you own your home, but it needs a bit more TLC than you can afford? Monroe County Habitat For Humanity may be able to help. Check out this great program to help make your home safer and easier to maintain. … See more

Do I Qualify
1 Person Family. Earn Less than $38,600
2 Person Family. Earn Less than $44,100
3 Person Family. Earn Less than $49,000
4 Person Family. Earn Less than $55,100
5 Person Family. Earn Less than $59,550
6 Person Family. Earn Less than $63,950
7 Person Family. Earn Less than $68,350
8 Person Family. Earn Less than $72,750

Must fall below stated income maximums
Must be up to date on mortgage and taxes
Must have homeowner’s insurance
Must have owned your home in Monroe County for at least one year

We encourage homeowners who meet these initial requirements to contact our office immediately at (570) 216-4390 or email ExecDirector@HabitatMC.org for more information and an application. … See more

We are still collecting for our Back to School Extravaganza! Help us help children of the West End of Monroe County this August by donating the following items:
– NEW socks – black and white
– NEW underwear (boxer briefs for boys and young men, please)
– NEW school supplies and backpacks (we do not need pencils, we have plenty, thanks!)
– NEW school sneakers (black or white)
– Feminine Hygiene Products
**Please note that we are NOT currently accepting used clothing of any kind!!!*
All donations can be dropped off on Mondays or Fridays from 8am-12pm at 2334 Route 209, Sciota. For other days/times, call (570) 992-3136 to make an appointment. … See more

Has the virus’s impact on the economy caused you to fall behind on your rent, or do you have a tenant who is behind? The CARES RENT RELIEF PROGRAM may be able to help. Eligibility is based on many factors including income. Forms are available on the Pocono Mountains United Way web site and applications can be submitted starting Monday July 6th.
United Way Website: https://poconounitedway.org/rent-relief-program/
Family Size Income
1 Person $ 55,400
2 People $ 63,300
3 People $ 71,200
4 People $ 79,100
5 People $ 85,500
6 People $ 91,800
7 People $ 98,100
8 People $ 104,500 … See more

Are you having trouble paying your 🏡 rent? Gov. Wolf’s order extending the evictions and foreclosures expires July 10th.
Remember, you have options- don’t wait to ask for help! #HousingStability #COVID19 #Housing #Assistance #RentalAssistance … See more

Clothing donations needed for PVEN’s Back to School Extravaganza!
Kids need more than pencils and paper to get ready for school in the fall. They need clothes that fit and meet school requirements. Donation for kids of ALL ages are needed. Distribution to Clothing Closet families will be in mid-August, so your donations are needed NOW (list below)

Please donate NEW (in package or with tags still on):
— sneakers (white or black only)
— socks (white or black only)
— bras
— underwear (boxer briefs for older boys)
— women’s hygiene products
— approved color school uniforms (PVSD, PMSD, SASD)
——— Must be NEW
— (we are also accepting backpacks and school supplies in addition to clothes)

You can drop items off at PVEN on Monday or Friday mornings from 8 to noon, or call the office to arrange a different time.

PVEN – Food Pantry and Free Clothing Closet
2334 Route 209 Sciota PA 19354
(570) 992 3136
Serving those in need in Chestnuthill, Eldred, Hamilton, Jackson, Ross, and Polk townships

More information from the press release:
PVEN outfits 100-175 kids each year with uniforms, fresh socks, underwear, sneakers, and feminine hygiene products to get kids ready for school. Whether it’s having a bra that fits for the first day of high school, or new underwear for that first day of gym class, or warm socks for that first cold day of standing outside for the bus, kids need more than just pens and paper to get ready for school. And it’s not just high school kids – elementary school kids need new clothes too! … See more

A food pantry in Monroe County’s West End wants to once again make sure kids are ready to go back to school. Pens, folders and backpacks aren’t the only necessities. Things like underwear and shoes…

Zion’s United Lutheran Church in Brodheadsville is offering a
Free Community Supper-to-Go on Wednesday, June 17th from 5:00-6:00PM will be a drive thru event.
All are welcome!
(1919 US-209, Brodheadsville, PA 18322) … See more

Zion’s Free Community Supper-to-Go on Wednesday, June 17th from 5:00-6:00PM will be a drive thru event. All are welcome!

https://poconohunger.org/find-food/

More and more people in our community are struggling to get by. If you are in need of food resources, please visit https://poconohunger.org/. #LiveUnited #InThisTogether