THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION COMMUNITY CHAMPION OF THE WEEK THE Luzerne FOUNDATION Here for good. Community Champion of The Week: United Charities Family Not Facility For over 120 years, United Charities has stood as a beacon of hope in the community, serving families and children since 1902. As the longest withstanding nonprofit in the city of Hazleton, they have built their foundation on a simple yet powerful principle: "family not facility." United Charities operates with the unwavering belief that every child deserves to grow up in a nurturing United Charities, Inc. UNITED CHILDREN'S HOME environment that feels like home. Their comprehensive approach to care extends far beyond traditional services, creating a continuum of support that meets families wherever they are in their journey. At the heart of their mission lies their group home level of care, where children who cannot remain with their biological families find stability, love, and guidance in a family-style setting. Their homes provide more than just shelter; they offer the emotional security and consistent relationships that every child needs to thrive. House parents and dedicated staff work tirelessly to create an atmosphere where healing can begin, and futures can be rebuilt. Recognizing that their mission extends beyond residential care, United Charities recently expanded their services with the addition of an Independent Living Program. This innovative initiative prepares young adults aging out of the system with essential life skills, educational support, and the confidence needed to successfully transition into independent living. Their program ensures that no young person faces the world alone, providing ongoing mentorship and practical resources that make the difference between surviving and thriving. Their commitment to community extends throughout the local area through their food and clothing pantry, which serves families in need regardless of their connection to other programs. This vital resource helps ensure that necessities never become barriers to stability and growth. What sets United Charities apart is their holistic approach to nurturing children and families. They understand that true healing happens within the context of relationship and community. Every program, every service, and every interaction is designed with this fundamental truth in mind. Through more than a century of dedicated service, United Charities has proven Cupar that when you treat people like family, transformation becomes possible. Their legacy continues to grow, one life, one family, and one community at a time. 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 : United Charities Family Not Facility For over 120 years , United Charities has stood as a beacon of hope in the community , serving families and children since 1902. As the longest withstanding nonprofit in the city of Hazleton , they have built their foundation on a simple yet powerful principle : " family not facility . " United Charities operates with the unwavering belief that every child deserves to grow up in a nurturing United Charities , Inc. UNITED CHILDREN'S HOME environment that feels like home . Their comprehensive approach to care extends far beyond traditional services , creating a continuum of support that meets families wherever they are in their journey . At the heart of their mission lies their group home level of care , where children who cannot remain with their biological families find stability , love , and guidance in a family - style setting . Their homes provide more than just shelter ; they offer the emotional security and consistent relationships that every child needs to thrive . House parents and dedicated staff work tirelessly to create an atmosphere where healing can begin , and futures can be rebuilt . Recognizing that their mission extends beyond residential care , United Charities recently expanded their services with the addition of an Independent Living Program . This innovative initiative prepares young adults aging out of the system with essential life skills , educational support , and the confidence needed to successfully transition into independent living . Their program ensures that no young person faces the world alone , providing ongoing mentorship and practical resources that make the difference between surviving and thriving . Their commitment to community extends throughout the local area through their food and clothing pantry , which serves families in need regardless of their connection to other programs . This vital resource helps ensure that necessities never become barriers to stability and growth . What sets United Charities apart is their holistic approach to nurturing children and families . They understand that true healing happens within the context of relationship and community . Every program , every service , and every interaction is designed with this fundamental truth in mind . Through more than a century of dedicated service , United Charities has proven Cupar that when you treat people like family , transformation becomes possible . Their legacy continues to grow , one life , one family , and one community at a time . 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