THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION COMMUNITY CHAMPION OF THE WEEK THE Luzerne FOUNDATION Here for good. Community Champion of The Week: Ava's Way Ava's The 3rd Annual Ava's Way event brought together 20 senior girls from Wilkes-Barre Area High School for an uplifting and transformative experience focused on confidence, purpose, and embracing the opportunities ahead as they prepare for life after graduation. Held March 13th at the Wilkes-Barre Ava's Way Guest Presenters and Participants Think Center, the event was made possible through the support of the Ava Fellerman Memorial Fund of The Luzerne Foundation. Ava's Way continues to honor Ava Fellerman's vibrant spirit by creating meaningful opportunities for young women to discover their strength, define their goals, and step boldly into their next chapter. Created in memory of Ava Fellerman, a beloved WBAHS student who tragically passed away in December 2022, Ava's Way is rooted in her legacy of kindness, resilience, and determination. The program empowers teen girls in the Wilkes-Barre area to recognize their potential, build confidence, and envision bright, fulfilling futures. Defense Self Defense Demonstration with Gracie Nepa's Jeff White & Brittany Bella Throughout the day, participants engaged in a dynamic lineup of experiences designed to inspire growth and connection. Activities included a panel of local women sharing their career journeys, a conversation on healthy relationships, a self-defense demonstration, and a new addition this year: Yoga & Mental Well-Being led by Jennifer Ciaramboli, offering students practical tools for mindfulness, balance, and self-care as they navigate life's transitions. Scholarship Pentation: Left to right Dave Pedri, Colleen Robatin, Melaniem Syria Bey, Sol Diala, Mia Spazza, Gorg Fellerman, Cindy Gavin, and Jessica Suda Three applicants to the Ava's Way program were selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship and an iPad equipped with necessary accessories, providing both financial support and practical tools to support their success in the next chapter of their journey. With continued support from the Ava Fellerman Memorial Fund of The Luzerne Foundation, Ava's Way has now served over 40 girls from Wilkes- Barre Area High School, growing each year in both impact and reach. Every participant also received a prom dress from Prom Excitement and additional gifts to help ease the financial burden of prom, ensuring each young woman can celebrate this milestone with confidence. The Fellerman family and The Luzerne Foundation extend their deepest gratitude to the community partners and supporters who make Ava's Way possible. Together, they remain committed to uplifting and empowering young women as they take their next steps toward bright and meaningful futures. Yoga & Mental Well-Being with Jennifer Ciarimboli For more information or to donate to the Ava Fellerman Memorial Fund, visit www.luzfdn.org or contact The Luzerne Foundation at 570-822-2065. Tara Mugford Wilson, Lasha Wyman-Klein, Jessica Miraglia, and Zubeen Saeed share lessons from their career journeys Working together makes our community stronger. If you have a cause near to your heart and want to make a difference here in Northeastern Pennsylvania and beyond, please call us at the Luzerne Foundation or visit www.luzfdn.org for more information. Do you want to make our community better? So do we. Let's do it together. Because of you and for you, we are... Here for good. THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION 34 SOUTH RIVER ST. WILKES-BARRE, PA 18702 WWW.LUZFDN.ORG 570.822.2065 THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION COMMUNITY CHAMPION OF THE WEEK THE Luzerne FOUNDATION Here for good . Community Champion of The Week : Ava's Way Ava's The 3rd Annual Ava's Way event brought together 20 senior girls from Wilkes - Barre Area High School for an uplifting and transformative experience focused on confidence , purpose , and embracing the opportunities ahead as they prepare for life after graduation . Held March 13th at the Wilkes - Barre Ava's Way Guest Presenters and Participants Think Center , the event was made possible through the support of the Ava Fellerman Memorial Fund of The Luzerne Foundation . Ava's Way continues to honor Ava Fellerman's vibrant spirit by creating meaningful opportunities for young women to discover their strength , define their goals , and step boldly into their next chapter . Created in memory of Ava Fellerman , a beloved WBAHS student who tragically passed away in December 2022 , Ava's Way is rooted in her legacy of kindness , resilience , and determination . The program empowers teen girls in the Wilkes - Barre area to recognize their potential , build confidence , and envision bright , fulfilling futures . Defense Self Defense Demonstration with Gracie Nepa's Jeff White & Brittany Bella Throughout the day , participants engaged in a dynamic lineup of experiences designed to inspire growth and connection . Activities included a panel of local women sharing their career journeys , a conversation on healthy relationships , a self - defense demonstration , and a new addition this year : Yoga & Mental Well - Being led by Jennifer Ciaramboli , offering students practical tools for mindfulness , balance , and self - care as they navigate life's transitions . Scholarship Pentation : Left to right Dave Pedri , Colleen Robatin , Melaniem Syria Bey , Sol Diala , Mia Spazza , Gorg Fellerman , Cindy Gavin , and Jessica Suda Three applicants to the Ava's Way program were selected to receive a $ 1,000 scholarship and an iPad equipped with necessary accessories , providing both financial support and practical tools to support their success in the next chapter of their journey . With continued support from the Ava Fellerman Memorial Fund of The Luzerne Foundation , Ava's Way has now served over 40 girls from Wilkes- Barre Area High School , growing each year in both impact and reach . Every participant also received a prom dress from Prom Excitement and additional gifts to help ease the financial burden of prom , ensuring each young woman can celebrate this milestone with confidence . The Fellerman family and The Luzerne Foundation extend their deepest gratitude to the community partners and supporters who make Ava's Way possible . Together , they remain committed to uplifting and empowering young women as they take their next steps toward bright and meaningful futures . Yoga & Mental Well - Being with Jennifer Ciarimboli For more information or to donate to the Ava Fellerman Memorial Fund , visit www.luzfdn.org or contact The Luzerne Foundation at 570-822-2065 . Tara Mugford Wilson , Lasha Wyman - Klein , Jessica Miraglia , and Zubeen Saeed share lessons from their career journeys Working together makes our community stronger . If you have a cause near to your heart and want to make a difference here in Northeastern Pennsylvania and beyond , please call us at the Luzerne Foundation or visit www.luzfdn.org for more information . Do you want to make our community better ? So do we . Let's do it together . Because of you and for you , we are ... Here for good . THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION 34 SOUTH RIVER ST . WILKES - BARRE , PA 18702 WWW.LUZFDN.ORG 570.822.2065