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SUMMARY:Women in Philanthropy: Summer Garden Party and Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:One of the greatest strengths of Women in Philanthropy is the incredible community we’ve built together\, and our Summer Garden Party is one of our favorite opportunities to celebrate it.Join fellow supporters at the Waverly Country Club for an evening of conversation\, connection\, and inspiration as we gather to celebrate the impact we’re making together for women\, girls\, and families throughout our region.You’ll hear firsthand from participants in our Matched Savings Program—women whose determination\, paired with support from Women in Philanthropy\, helped them reach important milestones\, such as purchasing reliable transportation\, buying a home\, reducing debt\, and building greater financial stability. Their stories are a powerful reminder that\, together\, we’re helping create opportunities that change lives.We’ll also continue one of our favorite traditions by taking our annual Women in Philanthropy group photo\, a celebration of the incredible women who make this community so special.This complimentary event is open to all Women in Philanthropy supporters and their guests. If you know a woman who shares your passion for strengthening our community\, we encourage you to invite her to join you. Every new connection helps grow this remarkable community of women making a difference together. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://safdn.org/event/2026gardenparty/
LOCATION:Waverly Country Club\, 903 N Abington Road\, Clarks Summit\, Pennsylvania\, 18411\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Mental Wellbeing Within Our Communities
DESCRIPTION:During this 90-minute presentation\, participants will hear directly from individuals with lived experience of mental health conditions and those who love someone with a mental illness. Together\, they will share personal insight into what it truly means to navigate these experiences — both personally and within families and communities.Participants will come away with practical tools and a deeper understanding of how to: \n\n\n\n\nCreate safe\, supportive\, and inclusive environments for individuals and families\n\n\n\nBuild communities grounded in mutual respect and awareness\n\n\n\nUnderstand the impact of words and stigma on mental well-being\n\n\n\nRecognize warning signs and reduce stigma Foster connection and support mental wellness in themselves\, loved ones\, and community members\n\n\n\n\nThis presentation is led by individuals who bring both personal lived experience and the perspective of loving someone with a mental health condition — making it a powerful\, authentic\, and community-centered learning opportunity.Presenter is Katie Spencer\, Director of Programs & Legislative Advocacy\, NAMI Northeast Region PA. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://safdn.org/event/nami/
LOCATION:The Scranton Area Community Foundation at the Century Club\, 612 Jefferson Avenue\, Scranton\, Pennsylvania\, 18510\, United States
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SUMMARY:Women in Philanthropy Spring Grants Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of networking\, refreshments\, and the opportunity to hear from the 2026 Women in Philanthropy grant finalists\, each addressing critical needs in our community within these six impact areas: \n\n\n\n\nChildcare\n\n\n\nCivic Engagement & Advocacy\n\n\n\nFinancial Education\n\n\n\nHousing\n\n\n\nMental Health\n\n\n\nSTEAM Educational Initiatives\n\n\n\n\nDuring the Spring Grants meeting\, you’ll have the chance to vote for the organizations you would like Women in Philanthropy to support. Your voice will help shape the future of our community!Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served. This is a complimentary event for all WIP supporters and their guests. General admission (non-WIP attendees) tickets will be available at the door for $30. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://safdn.org/event/women-in-philanthropy-spring-grant-meeting/
LOCATION:The Scranton Area Community Foundation at the Century Club\, 612 Jefferson Avenue\, Scranton\, Pennsylvania\, 18510\, United States
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SUMMARY:Loud Enough - Surviving Justice • WIP Community Documentary Screening
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Jeannine Luby in celebration of five years of her podcast Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl\, which is dedicated to amplifying the voices of women through powerful conversations each week.\n\n\n\nAt the Scranton Area Community Foundation\, we believe strong communities are built through connection\, participation\, and shared purpose. \n\n\n\nThrough our Women in Philanthropy initiative in partnership with Jeannine Luby\, we invite you to join us for the second event in our 2026 Community Documentary Series. The evening will feature a screening of the powerful documentary\, Loud Enough – Surviving Justice.Loud Enough – Surviving Justice chronicles the poignant journey of an ordinary family confronting a system biased against them\, undergoing personal transformation\, and embarking on a new mission as activists fighting for lasting change. Through their emotional wins and crushing defeats\, this compelling story demonstrates the power of love\, tenacity\, and community to survive\, and explores concrete ways in which the criminal justice system in America can and must change.Jeannine will moderate a conversation between Film’s Director Hilary Klotz Steinman and Sabrina Hannon\, Medical Advocacy Program Coordinator at WRC. \n\n\n\n\n\nSecure Your Seat
URL:https://safdn.org/event/wip-community-documentary-screening-loud-enough-surviving-justice/
LOCATION:The Scranton Area Community Foundation at the Century Club\, 612 Jefferson Avenue\, Scranton\, Pennsylvania\, 18510\, United States
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SUMMARY:Join or Die • WIP Community Documentary Screening
DESCRIPTION:At the Scranton Area Community Foundation\, we believe strong communities are built through connection\, participation\, and shared purpose.Through our Women in Philanthropy initiative\, we invite you to join us for the first event in our 2026 Civic Health Documentary Series—an evening of film\, conversation\, and community centered on strengthening civic life in Northeastern Pennsylvania.The evening will feature a special screening of the powerful\, timely documentary\, Join or Die.Inspired by the groundbreaking research of social scientist Robert Putnam\, the film explores the decline of civic participation in America—and makes a compelling case for why joining clubs\, service organizations\, and community groups is essential to strengthening democracy\, trust\, and opportunity.Following the screening\, we will host a brief community conversation about ways we can build connection and civic engagement across Northeastern Pennsylvania. \n\n\n\n\n\nSecure Your Seat\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore About Join or Die\n\n\n\nThis film invites us to reflect on a simple but transformative question: What happens when we stop showing up for each other? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFlanked by influential fans and scholars — from Hillary Clinton\, Pete Buttigieg\, and Surgeon General Vivek Murthy to Eddie Glaude Jr.\, Raj Chetty\, and Priya Parker — as well as inspiring groups building community in neighborhoods across the country\, join Bob as he explores three urgent civic questions: \n\n\n\n\nWhat makes democracy work?\n\n\n\nWhy is American democracy in crisis?\n\n\n\nAnd\, most importantly… What can we do about it?\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Film Trailer Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelp Get Our Community Involved\n\n\n\nWe’re helping connect community members with meaningful ways to serve.If your organization has an upcoming event within the next 90 days and is seeking volunteers\, please submit your opportunity using the link below. We’ll compile and share these listings with attendees who are eager to get involved. \n\n\n\n\n\nSubmit Your Volunteer Opportunities Here
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LOCATION:The Scranton Area Community Foundation at the Century Club\, 612 Jefferson Avenue\, Scranton\, Pennsylvania\, 18510\, United States
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SUMMARY:Women in Philanthropy Q1 Dinner and Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of connection and conversation as we explore the next chapter of Women in Philanthropy and help shape its future.Following a vision shared by President & CEO Laura Ducceschi at last fall’s Annual Celebration\, Women in Philanthropy is launching a multi-year campaign to respond to growing needs across our region—including housing stability\, mental health\, financial security\, and pathways to opportunity for women and families.What to Expect on January 22: \n\n\n\n\nWays to engage beyond financial giving through your time and talents\n\n\n\nUpdates on the Mental Health Advisory Council\n\n\n\nA preview of upcoming learning and connection opportunities\n\n\n\nAn overview of the Women in Philanthropy multi-year campaign and its impact\n\n\n\nTools to confidently share why Women in Philanthropy matters\n\n\n\n\nThis meeting will help guide Women in Philanthropy’s direction in 2026 and beyond. Your voice matters. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://safdn.org/event/wip2026q1/
LOCATION:The Scranton Area Community Foundation at the Century Club\, 612 Jefferson Avenue\, Scranton\, Pennsylvania\, 18510\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Women in Philanthropy Annual Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, November 5\, 2025\, as we celebrate the impact Women in Philanthropy has made on the lives of women\, girls\, and their families in Northeastern Pennsylvania this past year—and get a glimpse of what’s to come for WIP in 2026.This special evening will: \n\n\n\n\nCelebrate the dedication of our WIP supporters\n\n\n\nHighlight the incredible impact we make together each year\n\n\n\nShare exciting updates and future plans for Women in Philanthropy\n\n\n\nHonor the recipients of the Margaretta Belin Chamberlin Award and the Roseann Smith Alperin Award—two awards that celebrate exceptional women dedicated to strengthening our community.\n\n\n\n\nStay tuned—registration details and more information will be coming soon!
URL:https://safdn.org/event/2025-women-in-philanthropy-annual-celebration/
LOCATION:The Scranton Area Community Foundation at the Century Club\, 612 Jefferson Avenue\, Scranton\, Pennsylvania\, 18510\, United States
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