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
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
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
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
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
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.
