Beneath the term “homeless” lies many challenges; a significant hurdle being mental health. To truly address the needs of the homeless population, it is important to recognize the impact of mental health. The Complexities of Mental Health: “Mental health” has become a popular term today as it...
Contributed by: Margaret Roarty, Times Leader Wilkes-Barre, PA - Keystone Mission officially opened its new overnight shelter Monday in the Wilkes-Barre Innovation Center for Homeless and Poverty, located at 90 E. Union St., where individuals experiencing homelessness will now have a safe place to rest for...
Picture (left to right): Cathy Fitzpatrick, Director of Grants & Scholarships, SACF; Jillian Mirro, Communications & Marketing Manager, Keystone Mission; Danielle O. Keith-Alexandre, CEO & Executive Director, Keystone Mission; Katie Gilmartin, SACF Board Member; Laura Ducceshi, President and CEO of SACF The Scranton Area Community Foundation's...
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, PA – Coming up on year five, Keystone Mission took part in NEPA Gives, a 24-online giving event that’s all about giving back to the community. On June 6-7, 2024, Keystone Mission's goal was to raise $10,000 toward the transportation needs of Transformation Center residents....
Scranton, PA – Guests, volunteers, and staff gathered to sow the fruits of their labor on May 31 to celebrate a day of planting for the Seeds of Hope Community Garden. This joyous occasion marked a milestone in the program's journey to benefit the Scranton community...
Picture: (left to right): Cathy Fitzpatrick, Director of Grants and Scholarships at Scranton Area Community Foundation; Jillian Mirro, Communications & Marketing Manager; Danielle O. Keith-Alexandre, CEO & Executive Director; Isabelle Maurer, TLT Student Graduate. Scranton, PA – Tomorrow’s Leaders Today, a leadership program comprised of high...
Contributed by: Bill O'Boyle, Times Leader WILKES-BARRE — On behalf of Keystone Mission, Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George C. Brown on Friday announced the upcoming opening of the organization’s overnight shelter, at its Wilkes-Barre Innovation Center for Homeless and Poverty. The center is located at 90 East Union...
Do you see any correlation between lack of education and homelessness? Keystone Mission’s current demographic averages between the ages of 29 to 65. Our older guests have their GED or high school diploma, leaving 20-30% who do not. The alarming realization is the younger individuals who...
Homeless individuals spend most of their time on their feet – walking miles for the necessities of food, hygiene access, jobs, or needed appointments. “We see that many individuals who lack the proper resources will choose to walk for miles for what they need or simply...
Contributed by Hannah Simerson, Times Leader Wilkes-Barre, PA — The city took a step toward alleviating the struggles of homelessness during Thursday night’s combined city council session. Council members unanimously approved the awarding of $109,500 in American Rescue Plan funds to Keystone Mission, a faith-based nonprofit. The...
P.O. Box 470
Scranton, PA 18501
Phone: (570) 871–4795
EIN # 34–2042921
Keystone Mission is an award-winning, local faith-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. Our mission is to be a catalyst for the community, to provide help and hope to the homeless, hungry, and hurting people in Northeast PA.
