Homelessness manifests itself in two different forms: chronic and temporary. Chronic homelessness refers to a persistent state of housing instability. This often stems from underlying factors such as mental health issues, substance abuse disorders, or disabilities. It is a systemic issue that demands comprehensive solutions
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
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
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
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
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
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.
