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Friedman Jewish Community Center | 613 S J Strauss Ln, Kingston

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

We encourage you to bring a friend! The luncheon is free but we need your RSVP.
Register online or call 570.822.2065.

Thursday, November 2, 2023

Millennium Circle Annual Luncheon

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Doreen S. Dougherty Memorial Scholarship Fund

Doreen Suzanne Dougherty, 54, of Shavertown, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, August 20, 2023, at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born April 15, 1969, in Kingston, Doreen was the daughter of Joseph Lipinski and Elaine Repak Lipinski. She was the valedictorian of Bishop O’Reilly High School, Class of 1987. Doreen continued her education at Marywood College and received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications with a minor in Marketing. After graduating, Doreen held multiple positions at WBRE, including programming director.

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The JCA of NEPA has so many amenities to offer the entire community regardless of age, race, religion, national origin, or special need. Take a class in their 9,000-square feet gym to exercise your mind or body. Enjoy a cultural event or a holistic health program on the 13.4-acre Weinberg Campus. Consider volunteering with their food pantry that serves close to 100 families per week! Whatever your interests are, they have you covered.

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🎉Luzerne County nonprofits act now! The portal is open for applications for a grant of $10,000 for health and wellness intiativas. The deadline is October 13th - apply here www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=luzfdngrantsThis grant opportunity is funded through the collaboration of community donations and partnerships with the Luzerne Foundation, Elevate YP Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Network, Leadership Northeast, and #AllOneCharities.The YP Giving Circle is seeking nonprofit grant applications. If you are a Northeastern Pennsylvania nonprofit seeking to fund a health and wellness initiative in Luzerne County, please apply! One project will be selected to receive a $10,000 grant to help fund their Health and Wellness initiatives. Apply here before the October 13th deadline: www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=luzfdngrants YP Giving Circle is a grant funded through the collaboration of community donations and managed by The Luzerne Foundation, the Elevate YP Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Network, Leadership Northeast, and #AllOneCharities. In 2022 the group awarded $50,000 to help alleviate poverty in Luzerne County. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Luzerne Foundation recently held the annual Pasco L. Schiavo Grant Forum! 🏆 Pasco Schiavo's unwavering dedication to his community left an indelible mark. His legacy of philanthropy lives on through grants managed by The Luzerne Foundation, carefully directed to uplift and strengthen The Greater Hazleton and Weatherly Communities. These grants address pressing local needs, promote community well-being, and continue Pasco's enduring spirit of giving. ... See MoreSee Less
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