Rae Baldino – UCP of NEPA

UCP Receives $100K Grant to Increase Accessibility for Consumers

2020, Adult Services, Community Involvement, Grants, Residential Services / By Rae Baldino

HARRISBURG, Jan. 22 – State Rep. Marty Flynn, D-Lackawanna, said the Commonwealth Financing Authority today approved 14 projects in his district totaling $857,838. “These projects will improve the quality of life for our residents and enhance our long-term economic development plans,” Flynn said. “I would like to thank state Senator John Blake and my fellow legislative …

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Greenridge Mile Raises $4,000 for UCP

2019 News, Community Involvement, Donations / By Rae Baldino

The 38th Annual Greenridge Mile was held on Saturday, November 30 at Andy Gavin’s Eatery & Pub in Greenridge. We would like to thank Don Surace, owner of Andy Gavin’s; Jim Moran, race director; The Greenridge Mile Association; the entire committee and all participants of the 38th Annual Green Ridge Mile, who raised $4,000 for …

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Community Bank, N.A. Makes Donation to UCP for ‘Good Neighbor Day’

2019 News, Community Involvement, Donations / By Rae Baldino

We would like to thank Community Bank, N.A. for donating $250 to UCP of NEPA. This generous donation was given in the spirit of the bank’s Good Neighbor Day celebration. Thank you again to Community Bank, N.A. for being such a “good neighbor” and for supporting UCP of NEPA. This donation and all donations help us to continue our …

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UCP of NEPA Expands Phone Program to Include Mobile Devices

2019 News, ATRC / By Rae Baldino

UCP of NEPA is expanding their Free Special Phone Program (formerly known as TDDP— Telecommunications Device Distribution Program) to include free specialized mobile equipment to eligible Pennsylvanians with disabilities. Previously, the Free Special Phone Program was able to support individuals with disabilities who need assistance with landline phone access. The Assistive Technology Resource Center (ATRC) …

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UCP of NEPA Celebrates National Senior Health & Fitness Day By ‘Moving with Mandy’

2019 News, Adult Services / By Rae Baldino

UCP of NEPA started of Wednesday, May 29, with a bang– literally. Our Adult Day Training Program had a special guest, POUND® Pro Instructor Mandy Bair, who help a light exercise workshop to celebrate National Senior Health and Fitness Day. Participants joined Bair, along with several UCP staff members, in exercising through pounding and banging …

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Life Skills Class Donates to UCP of NEPA

2019 News, Donations / By Rae Baldino

Carbondale Area Junior and Senior High Life Skills classes baked a variety of sweet treats to sell in their school store for a period in the month of March. The students raised awareness for Developmental Disabilities Awareness month and donated $200 to the UCP of NEPA. First row and second row are Life Skills Class …

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UCP of NEPA Receives Gift Card to Gerrity’s for Recipe

2019 News, Donations, Employee Empowerment / By Rae Baldino

UCP of NEPA employee Cathy Tremko shared her family recipe for chile sauce with the Scranton Times Tribune and was featured in LOCAL FLAVOR. Read More>> Read the Article and Get the Recipe, published March 24, 2019

March Proclaimed CP Awareness Month in Lackawanna County

2019 News, Community Involvement, Employee Empowerment / By Rae Baldino

United Cerebral Palsy of Northeastern Pennsylvania was presented with a proclamation from the Lackawanna County Commissioners on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at the Commissioners’ meeting. The proclamation announces March as being Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month in Lackawanna County. Commissioner Patrick M. O’Malley called Sarah Drob, CEO of UCP of NEPA, to speak about UCP and …

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Holiday Gift Wrapping Raises $12K

2018 News, Community Involvement, Donations / By Rae Baldino

Thank you to the 200 community volunteers who came out to support our 38th Annual Holiday Gift Wrapping in the Viewmont Mall. With your help, we raised over $12,000! All donations benefit our Early Intervention program. Thank you to the following volunteer groups who helped make this event possible: Bank of America, The Society of …

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Misericordia Donates Electronics to UCP of NEPA

2019 News, Community Involvement, Donations / By Rae Baldino

Misericordia University recently donated several refurbished personal computers, monitors and keyboards to the United Cerebral Palsy of Northeastern Pennsylvania Children’s Center in Clarks Summit for children and adults in the program. Link: Read The Dallas Post’s Article, published January 7, 2019