Bartari Hosts Quarters for Kids Charity Event
The sixth annual event in Scranton raised funds for pediatric care at Geisinger Janet Weis Children's Hospital.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Philanthropy
Bartari hosted its sixth annual Quarters for Kids charity event in Scranton on November 8, 2026. Arcade proceeds and raffle donations from the night were directed to Geisinger Janet Weis Children's Hospital.
Why it matters
The fundraiser supports pediatric care for children in the Scranton area, and local community members contributed to the effort through donations and participation. The event reflects ongoing community support for the regional children's hospital.
Community members donated more than 100 raffle baskets to support the fundraising effort, which marked the event's sixth consecutive year. The total dollar amount raised has not been disclosed.
The players
Bartari
Bartari is the Scranton venue that hosted the charity event and donated its arcade proceeds to the children's hospital.
Geisinger Janet Weis Children's Hospital
Geisinger Janet Weis Children's Hospital is a pediatric hospital serving children in northeastern Pennsylvania and the beneficiary of the event's fundraising.
The details
All proceeds from the venue's arcade machines during the night were donated to the children's hospital. Gamers played arcade games while community members donated raffle baskets and purchased raffle tickets to support the cause.
Timeline
November 8, 2026: Quarters for Kids charity event held at Bartari in Scranton.
2027: Bartari plans to host the event again next year.
Community Support
Local venues and residents channeling fundraising toward Geisinger Janet Weis Children's Hospital reflect a recurring pattern of community-funded pediatric care in Scranton. The annual event, now in its sixth year, extends that pattern into a repeated fundraising tradition.
Residents who want to support pediatric care can take part in similar community fundraisers or donate directly to the hospital. Event-goers can participate in future Quarters for Kids nights at Bartari.
The takeaway
Small community events like Quarters for Kids show how local businesses can turn everyday activities into sustained support for children's health care. Residents who want to help can look for comparable fundraisers in the Scranton area.
What happens next
Bartari plans to host the Quarters for Kids event again in 2027.
Further reading
Explore more local giving in our Philanthropy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 28/22 News.
