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...
Photo (left to right): Melanie Costanzo, KM Program Specialist; Ned Barrett, Volunteer; Jay Hansen, Volunteer; Daryl Widder, Volunteer; Francis Kennedy, Volunteer; Cathy Kennedy, Volunteer; Kathy Regan, Operations & Program Director for Wilkes-Barre Innovation Center Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, PA – To celebrate and commemorate National Volunteer Appreciation Week,...
Contributed by Taylor Whartnaby, FOX56 Scranton, PA - Homelessness continues to be a concern within many communities, and not just in big cities. Finding food, gaining work skills, or even a hobby when homeless can be a big challenge. Keystone Mission in Scranton has created “Seeds of Hope”,...
Scranton, PA – The Seeds of Hope Community Garden will soon extend across Keystone Mission facilities as a new in-house program for guests experiencing homelessness. The Seeds of Hope program is designed to facilitate the dual development of life and vocational skills. The initiative engages Center...
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.
