The United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties helps support various organizations in Wayne County, Pennsylvania that focus on education, income, and health. Last year, thanks to donations, over 3,000 individuals received services like advocacy, emergency assistance, job training, counseling, education programs, and more from 16 grantee organizations. A total of nearly $156,000 in prescription savings was also achieved through a discount program.

1. A Decade of Impact in Wayne

2. The United Way of
Lackawanna and Wayne
Counties advances the
common good, creating
opportunities for a better
life for all in Wayne County
by focusing on the building
blocks of Education,
Income and Health.

4. Thanks to your
generosity, last
year
in Wayne
County….

5. Individuals with intellectual and
developmental disabilities
received 116 direct hours of
advocacy services from The Arc
of NEPA.

6. 50 families received assistance
with emergency fuel and 8
families were helped with rent
and food through Catholic Social
Services.

7. 104 individuals with special
needs participated in
pre-employment training,
supported employment and
transitioned to work with
Devereux Pocono Center.

8. 14 additional children had a safe
after-school environment
and improved their math &
reading skills through Honesdale
Communities That Care.

9. The Honesdale Fire Department
purchased life-saving tools to
improve their ability to protect
the 15,000 residents living
in their service area.

10. 51 children in
need received
back-to-school
clothing from
The Salvation
Army.

11. 116 children received 878
hours of crisis
and counseling
services from
Victims’
Intervention Program

12. 280 Wallenpaupack Area 6th
graders attended Junior
Achievement’s BizTown and
Finance Park for hands-on
education on business,
economics and free enterprise.

13. 1,560 households in need were
assisted with fresh fruits and
vegetables from the Wayne
County Food Pantry

14. 34 seniors maintained their
independence in their own homes
with portable air conditioning
units/heaters or mobility
solutions through Wayne County
Area Agency on Aging.

15. 3,248 toddlers/preschoolers
attended early literacy programs
at the Wayne County Public
Library.

16. 1,969 toddlers/preschoolers
enjoyed early literacy programs at
child care and early learning
centers through outreach from
the Wayne County Public Library.

17. 2,100 community members
continue to enjoy the benefits of
the Wayne County YMCA with
building improvements and safety
enhancements.

18. 175 Wayne County
residents had their
income taxes
prepared for free
through our VITA
program.

19. 38 households received
emergency fuel/furnace repair
during the cold winter months
as part of the Gift of Warmth
program.

20. 65 families in Wayne County
received help with pre-school
tuition to help
their children
prepare
for success.

21. 120 youth received
environmental education while
110 youth enjoyed Robotics
programs through Educational
Improvement Tax Credits.

22. 2,745 claims were
made in Wayne
County through the
FamilyWize Prescription Discount
program with a savings of nearly
$156,000.

23. 2016 Wayne County Grantees
• The ARC of NEPA
• Catholic Social
Services
• Devereux Pocono
Center
• Hawley Public Library
• Honesdale CTC
• Hose Co. No. 1 –
Honesdale Fire Dept.
• Salvation Army
• Victims’ Intervention
Program
• Wallenpaupack School
District
• Wayne County Area
Agency on Aging /
Wayne County Food
Pantry
• Wayne County Public
Library
• Wayne County YMCA
• Wayne Pike Adult

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