Turkey Trot 2023
The Turkey Trot 5/10k will be the 15th annual race in Scranton. This race is a partnership between Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and Friends of the Poor - Scranton, […]
The Turkey Trot 5/10k will be the 15th annual race in Scranton. This race is a partnership between Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and Friends of the Poor - Scranton, […]
Free College Application process workshops, in English and Spanish, for 12th graders (and their parents). They will be at 4:30 PM in Room 211 at the Liberal Arts Center (LAC) […]
The Zoning Hearing Board will be held at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers.
Join us for the Lackawanna Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event on November 10th & 11th at PNC Field. Lackawanna County residents can responsibly dispose of hazardous waste by pre-registering and […]
The Scranton Running Company will be holding it's annual Run Against Hunger 5k/10k race and 2 mile fun walk on the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail starting and ending at the […]
Weekly Walking Club that meets every Saturday 10:00 AM at Connell Park. Part of National Walk with a Doc program, where medical professionals walk and are available for questions. Monthly […]
To learn more visit friendsofthepoorscranton.com or call 570.340.6086
This parade ushers in the holiday season to Downtown Scranton every year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. The parade includes balloons, floats, bands, and many walking units. The parade ends […]
Weekly Walking Club that meets every Saturday 10:00 AM at Connell Park. Part of National Walk with a Doc program, where medical professionals walk and are available for questions. Monthly […]
Friends of the Poor is proud to once again announce three community-based programs to help those in need this Thanksgiving. The Thanksgiving Dinner for Adults and Elderly, the Family-to-Family Thanksgiving […]
Do you know an older person who is lonely, isolated, or unable to get out of their homes due to caring for a loved one this Thanksgiving. We can help! […]