April 2011

Friendship House Autism Telethon

Friendship House is dedicated to providing programs and services designed to enhance the emotional, behavioral and social well-being of children and families in the Pennsylvania communities we serve.

The Bill Bursis Foundation for
Spinal Cord Research

Bill, a longtime friend of Todd's who suffers from a spinal cord injury, handles his situation with both grace and dignity. It was on his behalf that Todd decided to become one of the founding members of this Foundation. Each year, Todd, his family, associates and a growing group of supporters rally together during a kayak adventure entitled, "The Up the River Without a Paddle Fundraiser." Participants spend four days kayaking or canoeing down the Susquehanna River in an inspiring, exciting group endeavor that culminates in a public After-Party at the Waterfront Cabana at Cooper's in Pittston. To support the Foundation, you can join us on the river, sponsor a participant or purchase tickets to the After-Party. All donations go to the Miami Project for Spinal Cord Research.

The American Cancer Society
Relay for Life

This 24-hour relay event is close to our hearts. Since it was first held here in Northeastern Pennsylvania, we have been active in supporting the cause, raising in excess of $25,000 to date.

The Buddy Walk

The Buddy Walk is an international, walk-a-thon style event created to benefit the National Down Syndrome Association by raising funds and awareness. Here in Scranton, the local walk is organized by one of our employees, Sara Wolff. We are so pleased that Sara has been honored with the Association's "National Down Syndrome Young Woman of the Year" award.

EOTC of Lackawanna County

EOTC is a private, nonprofit corporation that provides parent-child education and workforce services in the Lackawanna County area. Focused on promoting family stability and economic self-sufficiency, EOTC makes a positive difference in the lives of approximately 2,000 men, women and children every year.

Catholic Social Services

Catholic Social Services served 17,008 of your neighbors in fiscal year 2010. Through collaborative community projects (HUGSS - Helping Us Give School Supplies, Coats for Kids, Thanksgiving Blessing and Project Homeless Connect) an additional 9,759 clients were served.

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

Susan G. Komen for the Cure is fighting every minute of every day to finish what we started and achieve our vision of a world without breast cancer.