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YOUR UNITED WAY INVESTMENT : THE MANY WAYS YOU HELP

A Guide to Participating Organization Services / United Way of Wyoming Valley

American Red Cross
256 North Sherman Street
Wilkes-Barre PA 18702
(570) 823-7161
Providing disaster/emergency services,
health & blood related service and education

The Arc of Luzerne County
183 Market Street, Suite 102
Kingston PA  18704
(570) 714-6320
Improving the lives of children and adults withmental retardation and similar disabilities

The Arthritis Foundation N.E. PA
71 N. Franklin Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA  18701
(570) 823-2888
Supporting research for a cure and improving
the quality of life of those affected with arthritis.

Boy Scouts - Col-Montour
5 Audubon Court
Bloomsburg PA 17815
(570) 784-2700
Providing programs to build character and
promote physical and mental fitness

Boy Scouts - NE PA Council
1 Bob Mellow Drive
Moosic PA  18507
(570) 207-1227
Providing programs to promote leadership,
self-reliance & build character/fitness

The Bridge
33 E Northampton St
Wilkes-Barre PA  18702
(570) 824-8756
Providing help for troubled adolescents and their
families, recruiting/matching Big Brothers/Big Sisters

Catholic Social Services
33 E Northampton St
Wilkes-Barre PA  18702
(570) 822-7118
Supporting & strengthening families and
providing crisis counseling

Catholic Youth Center
36 S Washington St
Wilkes-Barre PA  18701
(570) 823-6121
Providing recreational, educational and
developmental opportunities for all ages

Child Development Council
9 E. Market Street, Suite F
Wilkes-Barre PA 18711
(570) 829-2446
Providing child care services designed to strengthen working families

Children's Service Center
335 S Franklin St
Wilkes-Barre PA 18702
(570) 825-6425
Providing services for emotionally and mentally
disadvantaged children and adolescents

Commission on Economic Opportunity
P O Box 1127  (165 Amber Lane)
Wilkes-Barre PA  18703
(570) 826-0510
Providing temporary assistance that allows individuals & families to regain independence and self-sufficiency

Community Couseling Service of NE PA
Nesbitt Memorial Medical Center
562 Wyoming Ave.
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 552-3977
Providing mental health counseling & services and socializing programs to reintegrate adults into the life of the community

Consumer Credit Counseling Service
401 Laurel Street
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 821-0837
Offering a variety of programs to serve the consumer during times of financial distress.

Creating Unlimited Possibilities
159 Simpson St
Wilkes-Barre PA  18702   
(570) 829-2613
Providing day care, in-home skills & life skills training programs for the physically challenged

Domestic Violence Service Center
P O Box 2177
Wilkes-Barre Pa  18703
(570) 823-5834
Providing shelter & services to promote the physical
safety & overall well-being of abused women and their minor children

Family Service Association
31 W Market St
Wilkes-Barre PA  18701
(570) 823-5144
Providing individual, family & marital
counseling, outreach and education

Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania
350 Hale Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(570) 344-1224

Providing developmental, recreational and social programs for girls and young women

Greater Pittston YMCA 
10 N Main St
Pittston PA  18640
(570) 655-2255
Providing recreational, developmental & educational programs for all ages

Hemodialysis Patients Association
512 Lackawanna Avenue
Mayfield PA 18433
(570)  876-3988
Providing transportation for patients from Wyoming Valley who suffer from renal disease

Jewish Community Center
60 S River St
Wilkes-Barre PA 18702
(570) 824-4646
Providing social, developmental & recreational
programs for people of all ages

Jewish Family Serv. of Gtr W-B
71 W Northampton St
Wilkes-Barre PA  18701
(570) 823-5137
Providing counseling & educational programs and services for families and individuals

Luzerne County Head Start
P O Box 540  (23 Beekman St)
Wilkes-Barre PA  18703
(570) 829-6231
Providing educational & socializational support
for "at risk" pre-school children

Luzerne County Legal Services, Inc
15 Public Sq
Wilkes-Barre PA  18701
(570) 825-8567
Providing a program of legal advice & services
for lower income individuals of all ages

Project REMAIN
215 High Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA  18702
570-829-5373
Providing service to the at risk elderly population living in high rises in the Wyoming Valley

Salvation Army
17 S Pennsylvania Ave
Wilkes-Barre PA  18701
(570) 824-8741
Providing emergency assistance & counseling to individuals, families and shut-ins

United Rehabilitation Service
287 N Pennsylvania Ave
Wilkes-Barre Pa  18702
(570) 829-3681
Providing therapeutic activity & work-related services
for disabled & physically challenged individuals

Victims Resource Center
85 S Main St
Wilkes-Barre PA  18701
(570)  823-0765
Providing educational services, counseling &
crisis intervention for victims of rape/sexual abuse

V.I.S.I.O.N., Inc.
70 Davis Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
570-825-9945

Visiting Nurse Association
486 Northampton Street
Edwardsville, PA 18704
570-552-4000

Volunteers of America
25 North River Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA  18702
(570) 825-5261
Providing local human service programs for youth, the elderly and others in need .

Wilkes-Barre Family Y M C A 
40 W Northampton St
Wilkes-Barre PA  18701
(570) 823-2191
Providing services to strengthen family ties throughdevelopmental, educational & recreational programs

Wyo. Val. Alcohol & Drug Services
437 N Main St
Wilkes-Barre PA  18705
(570)  820-8888
Providing services & education related to alcohol & drug abuse for individuals and their families

Wyoming Valley Children's Association
71 N Franklin St
Wilkes-Barre PA  18701
(570)  829-2453
Providing evaluative, therapeutic & medical services for children with physical & developmental challenges

United Way of Wyoming Valley
8 West Market Street, Suite 450
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18711
Phone: (570) 829-6711
Fax: (570) 822-0522