2011 Holiday Events
The Holiday Season was as always a busy time at UCP of NEPA. We want to thank everyone who supported our Angel Tree project, the Wreath Sale and Gift Wrap.
Angel Tree
The Angel Tree provided holiday gifts for more than 200 children who receive services thru the various programs of UCP of NEPA.
Thanks to our donors:
Employees of General Dynamics
Staff of Moses Taylor Hospital
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Members of Trinity Lutheran Church
Holiday Gift Wrap
The annual Gift Wrap benefit was held at the Viewmont Mall from Black Friday thru Christmas Eve. Proceeds from the Gift Wrap will benefit our Early Intervention Services this year.
As always we are grateful to the Viewmont Mall for their continued tremendous support and to the many volunteers, individuals and groups, who make this event possible.
Volunteer Groups included:
Abington Heights HS National Honor Society
Alpha Iota Sorority
Bank of America Employees
Carbondale Area High School Students
Fell Charter School Faculty
Girl Scout Troop #291
Girl Scout Troop #50060
Harford First Congregation Church Youth Group
Hickory Street Presbyterian Church Members
Kiwanis Club of Scranton
Lackawanna College Students & Faculty
Lackawanna Medical Society Alliance
Marywood University Art Honor Society
Matthew Avenue CLA Consumers & Staff
Mid Valley High School Leo Club
Prudential Asset Management Employees
Scranton High School Students
Scranton Prep National Honor Society
Trinity Church Youth Group Members
Volunteers in Paupack
Western Wayne Middle School Student Government
Yusavage Chiropractic Clinic Staff
Wreath Sale Benefits Lekotek
Our annual Wreath Sale sold out on even the extra items we ordered! Funds raised this year are designated for the Lekotek program.
And speaking of Lekotek, the annual Lekotek Holiday Party was a big success with 42 kids and families enjoying the festivities. We are grateful to the families and businesses who donated food, funds and prizes. Special thanks to Countryside Catering, Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, Clarks Summit & Downtown staff, and the Abington Lions. Thanks also to the many individuals and businesses who helped make the party a success. Entertainment was provided by Gerald Gryczko Jr., Deejay Joe McCullon and Colin Young.
