Across Scranton, coverage here takes in philanthropy, from large charitable gifts and nonprofit fundraising to benefit events and community giving. Reporting follows the donors, organizers and causes that keep local charitable work going.
Scranton Tomorrow and the Rotary Club of Scranton are collecting clothing, toiletries and art supplies for local veterans through Thursday.
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November 9, 2026
Bartari Hosts Quarters for Kids Charity EventThe sixth annual event in Scranton raised funds for pediatric care at Geisinger Janet Weis Children's Hospital.
November 3, 2026
NAMI Accepts Second Donation From Hardcore BenefitNAMI Northeast Region PA received a second year of donations from the Hardcore for Husvar benefit shows in Scranton.
October 31, 2026
Katie Foundation Hosts Mental Health 5K in ScrantonThe annual community event at Nay Aug Park raises awareness and funds for local mental health support resources.
October 26, 2026
Volunteers to Host 33rd Annual Christmas Day DinnerThe holiday event in Scranton will honor the memory of the late Bob Bolus on December 25, 2026.
October 24, 2026
Scranton Talent Show Raises Funds for Youth ShelterThe NEPA Youth Voices talent show brought together community members to support essential local youth programs.
October 22, 2026
Scranton Food Pantry Sees Demand Rise 50 PercentAngel's Attic is reporting a sharp increase in requests for food and clothing aid as seasonal financial pressures mount.
October 20, 2026
Robert H. Spitz Foundation Awards Utility GrantThe funding helps patients at the Wright Center manage essential electric costs in Scranton.
October 7, 2026
Scranton Charities Will Launch 50th Thanksgiving ProgramThe Friends of the Poor and Catherine McCauley Center will distribute thousands of meals this November in Scranton.
October 5, 2026
NEPA Invitational Has Raised $620,000 for Children's CareThe pro-am golf event secured funds for Geisinger Janet Weis Children's Hospital and autism services.
September 29, 2026
Simrell Park Association Challenged Tax Status ChangesThe association filed lawsuits to restore tax-exempt status for two properties in Scranton.
Day to day, that means major donations to local institutions, benefit dinners and fundraising drives, nonprofit campaigns and the groups that depend on them. Coverage reaches across the city and into the surrounding communities wherever a giving story crosses the line. Hospitals, fire companies and youth sports programs appear often because they draw steady support from residents. Fundraising shaped by seasonal giving and the pressures on local budgets tends to define when and how much support arrives.
