WHAT'S NEW WITH UCP of NEPA?

United Cerebral Palsy of Northeastern Pennsylvania Partners with Southern New Hampshire University to Offer Current and New Employees Discounted Tuition

  United Cerebral Palsy of Northeastern Pennsylvania (UCP of NEPA) has secured a partnership with Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) to assist employees’ and their families to further their education. Effective immediately, all current and new UCP of NEPA employees and their immediate family members will receive a 10% discount on each term’s tuition at…

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Golf Tournament Raises $8K

We would like to thank all the sponsors and players who supported UCP of NEPA’s Charity Golf Tournament on Friday, August 28, at Stone Hedge Golf Course in Tunkhannock, PA. Together, we were able to raise $8,000 for UCP of NEPA’s early intervention program, helping infants and children with developmental delays and disabilities. A special…

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Scranton Kiwanis Club Donates $1,000 to UCP

Kate Holod of the Kiwanis Club of Scranton presents Sarah Drob, CEO of UCP of NEPA, with a $1,000 donation on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 to support our Early Intervention and Lekotek program. We would like to thank the Scranton Kiwanis Club for their generosity and support for the work we do to help those…

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Regional Foundation, Made Possible by Wells Fargo, Awards UCP $5K

Recently, the Regional Foundation, made possible by Wells Fargo, awarded UCP of NEPA $5,000 for our Early Intervention services as well as Adult Day Training Program. The mission of the Regional Foundation is “to improve the quality of life for children and families living in low-income communities in Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware by…

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March 25 Declared CP Awareness Day in Lackawanna County – GO GREEN

March is both National Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day being observed on Thursday, March 25. Lackawanna County Commissioners’ issued an official proclamation declaring March 25 as Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day, to coincide with UCP of NEPA’s GO GREEN Campaign to help raise awareness. United Cerebral Palsy of Northeastern…

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Andy Gavin’s 39th Annual Green Ridge Mile Raises $3,000

We would like to give a huge thank you to Andy Gavin’s and the Green Ridge Mile Associates for raising $3,000.00 in this year’s 39th Annual Andy Gavin’s Green Ridge Mile. This year, to comply with health and safety guidelines, the Green Ridge Mile was held virtually and times kept by Scranton Running Co. We…

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UCP Gets Help From Friends

Almost $100 was raised during Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends fundraiser in October 2020. We would like to thank Boscov’s and everyone who participated in the fundraiser and selected UCP of NEPA as their charity of choice. Shop Boscov’s any time at Boscovs.com.

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Purple Pepper Deli Holds Lunch Fundraiser for UCP of NEPA

The Purple Pepper Deli, located on 825 N. Keyser Ave in Scranton, recently held a lunch fundraiser for UCP of NEPA, donating 15% of all sales. We are very grateful to Purple Pepper Deli for donating $232.50, one of their busiest lunch fundraisers yet! We would like to thank Purple Pepper Deli and everyone who…

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Assistance available for renters and homeowners affected by COVID-19 economic slowdown

CLICK HERE FOR LACKAWANNA COUNTY WEBSITE WAYNE COUNTY RESIDENCE PLEASE CLICK HERE CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE CARES ACT HOUSING APP Scranton, July 2, 2020: Lackawanna County has been approved to distribute $2.9 million for rent and mortgage relief to renters and homeowners who were affected by the economic slowdown due to COVID-19.  With the…

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Past UCP Executive Director Passes Away

The consumers, staff and Board of Directors extend our deepest sympathy to Mrs. Lydia Ann Coulter’s family and friends. Mrs. Coulter worked tirelessly to improve the lives of people with disabilities and their families. We at UCP of NEPA are forever grateful for Mrs. Coulter’s dedication, commitment and fortitude. We were blessed to have had…

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