Giving Back In Wilkes-Barre: Local Causes To Support This Season

Giving Tuesday is a global movement that encourages people to give back to their communities, typically through charitable donations, volunteer work or acts of kindness. It takes place annually on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving in the U.S., right after Black Friday and Cyber Monday. While it's celebrated widely, the real impact happens when we do good right at home by supporting local businesses, causes and organizations working to uplift our own communities.

We've rounded up a list of some great organizations, causes and initiatives in the Wilkes-Barre area. Please keep in mind, this is by no means an exhaustive list — just a starting point for discovering amazing local opportunities to give back, not only on Giving Tuesday but year-round! Be sure to contact each organization directly to find out about their hours or the best ways you can contribute.

Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO)’s Weinberg Regional Food Bank

CEO’s Weinberg Regional Food Bank provides groceries to those in Luzerne and Wyoming Counties facing food insecurity. In addition to year-round services, the food bank’s annual Thanksgiving Project event provides a holiday meal for thousands of residents in need.
Learn more: givefood.org

Dress for Success Luzerne County

Dress for Success provides professional attire, programs and development tools for unemployed and underemployed women in Luzerne County. Those who wish to give back can donate gently-used clothing, volunteer their time or make a monetary contribution.
Learn more: luzernecounty.dressforsuccess.org

The Luzerne Foundation

The Luzerne Foundation facilitates charitable giving in the community, from helping groups establish funding programs to connecting individual donors with causes that matter to them. A list of currently open funds can be found here.
Learn more: luzfdn.org

Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA

The Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA runs various youth and family programs, including child care, swim lessons and after-school sports. The YMCA accepts monetary donations for various campaigns, including scholarships, as well as volunteers to run activity clubs.
Learn more: wvymca.org

Step by Step, Inc.

Step by Step, Inc. offers community support services across multiple regions in Pennsylvania, including the Wilkes-Barre area. The organization helps individuals with intellectual and/or physical disabilities, autism and mental health conditions contribute to their communities and achieve their fullest potential.
Learn more: stepbystepusa.com

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