Anthracite Heritage Museum:
LEADERSHIP LACKAWANNA
PROJECT IMPACT EXCEEDS $44,000
This year’s Leadership Lackawanna Core Program graduates recently completed
four service projects that raised more than $44,000 in cash and in-kind donations.
As part of the 10-month curriculum, Core Program participants collaborate
with local non-profit organizations to complete various projects that impact the
community, address a need and result in a tangible end product.
“Ultimately, the purpose of our projects is leadership and community
engagement,” said Nicole A. Morristell, director, Leadership Lackawanna. “The
outcomes, as indicated by the accomplishments of the Class of 2018, have proven
this. I am thrilled about the impact our projects have had on our region. Raising
more than $44,000 that stays local is something to be proud of.”
In honor of 250 years of anthracite
coal mining in the United States,
the Leadership team helped the
community to rediscover the
Anthracite Heritage Museum. This
project had two main goals - to
celebrate the museum’s unique history
and culture and to increase patronship
- and consisted of an event and the
creation of a recognition/sponsorship
sculpture.
Lackawanna Heritage Valley:
The group developed a “Founder’s
Day” event that celebrated local
heritage. This free, family-friendly
community event was held at the Olive
Street Trailhead along the Downtown
Scranton Riverwalk in April, and
contained various exhibits, activities
and performances, like historically
relevant song and dance from a local
theater group.
Nay Aug Park, City of Scranton:
Located in Nay Aug Park, the Pavilion,
formerly known as the Everhart or
Marmie Pavilion, was built in 1897. It
is among the first buildings erected
in the park. The team revitalized
and refurbished the pavilion and
completed various landscaping tasks.
The Farmhouse Sanctuary:
Founded in 2016, this farmed animal
rescue and rehabilitation sanctuary
asked Leadership Lackawanna to
replace a small bridge and enhance
their walking trails, as well as create a
meditation area on the property.
LEADERSHIP LACKAWANNA ANNOUNCES AWARD RECIPIENTS
Leadership Lackawanna, the region’s
premier community leadership
development organization, presented
awards to several individuals and
organizations during its recent 35th
Anniversary Celebration. Award
recipients are pictured, from left:
Gene Munley, Prudential, Lifetime
Leadership Award; Alana Roberts, PPL,
Alumni Leader of the Year Award; Julie
Bialkowski, Penn State Scranton, Class
Leader of the Year Award; and State
Senator John Blake, Legacy Award.
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