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Solicits surplus food from local industry and effectively distributes these foods through a network of community organizations including food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters. Provides SNAP outreach services, facilitating client eligibility screenings, and COMPASS applications.

Provides socialization, fun activities, educational programs, guest speakers, exercise classes, meals, and volunteer opportunities.

Campaign for Grade-Level Reading is served through the following programs or partnerships: School Readiness. Dolly Parton's Imagination Libary providing a free book monthly program; Book Drive providing new and gently used children's books that will then be distributed to children. Reading Buddies, a volunteer reading program that brings in mentors. The Nurses Pantry provides at-risk students and families with access to commonly needed material items to address needs of an urgent nature. Summer Learning program.

Provides an array of public library services. Additional services at this location:

• Passport processing (appointment required)
• Teen Program
• Proctor exams (appointment required)

A group mentoring program for teens ages 13 and older who are already a part of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Designed to teach adult-life skills and help teens prepare for the decisions they will need to make after high school graduation. Meets once a month. It is run by teens.

Provides congregate meals, socialization, and enrichment/recreational activities including: arts and crafts, computers, bingo, cards, pool, puzzles, games, and exercise classes.

Provides training, recruiting, quality assistance, and support for adults interested in becoming a mentor. Offers an online directory where the public can search for mentoring programs.

Provides veterans with clothing, hygiene products, housewares and hope. Also partners with other Veterans organizations to provide additional services, support, and counseling.

Volunteer network for people 55 and over that would like to use their skills to help others in their community. Opportunities include packaging/delivering Meals on Wheels, assist at a local food pantry, offer services at local senior center, etc.

Offers parenting education, counseling, and baby material items such as clothing, diapers, wipes, formula, and other baby items.

Provides opportunities for donating or volunteering to United Way of North Central Pennsylvania.

Recruits and trains individuals to volunteer at mobile distributions sites, help load the truck on distribution days, and lift boxes that can weigh up to 50lbs.

Matches children with caring friends (adults, college students, or high school students) for one-to-one mentoring at local elementary schools and various after-school programs throughout the tri-county region. Offers the Bigs in Blue Program which provides law enforcement mentoring in schools during lunch or recess.

Provides air conditioned space during extreme heat emergencies

Enrolls and trains volunteers before an emergency happens so that they may help as soon as possible. Volunteers will be assigned to roles that best fit their skills, credentials, and experience.

Provides an adult role model mentoring program that helps children realize their potential and build their futures by creating.

Provides assistance with food and other necessary household items to families and individuals during times of significant financial stress. Volunteers are a vital part of the Food Pantry and assist with shopping, sorting and distributing food packages. Pantry visits are limited to twice a month unless otherwise approved by the Executive Director.

Partners with families in need of safe, affordable housing. Homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. We also package the USDA 502 Direct Loan which is a subsidized mortgage for very low-income families down to 1% over 33-38 years.

Connects young people with adult mentors to help them build confidence, develop life skills, and overcome challenges. The program pairs youth with trained mentors who provide guidance, support, and encouragement, helping them achieve their personal and academic goals.

Offers volunteer opportunities and training to become a hotline counselor

Assists West View Elementary families in need of weekend food for their children by providing child-friendly, single-serving snacks and easily prepared meals. Volunteers are welcome to help pack meals and deliver for at-risk youth. Food donations accepted.

Actively seek individuals with the requisite knowledge, skills and experience who are willing to ofer their services and work on a full or part-time basis without remuneration on projects or in positions that benefit United Way itself and/or the people it serves.

Provides a warm space during the daytime in extreme cold emergencies.

Organizes a one-mile advocacy walk for individuals with Down syndrome and other differing abilities.

Offers blood bank/donation services.