Saint Joseph’s Center accepting annual donations for Sidewalk Sale

Posted on April 3, 2024 by The Dunmorean

Sidewalk Sale volunteers working to help St. Joseph’s Center are, first row, from left: Leslie Corby 2024 Auxiliary Co-chair; Jeannie McDonald, Linda Breslin 2024 Auxiliary Co-chair, and MaryLynn O’Bell. Second row, same order: Jan Needham, Cathy Refice, Debbie Walton, Sharon Mulherin and Cindy Hoban.

By Steve Svetovich

Saint Joseph’s Center is accepting donations for its annual sidewalk sale which will be held Saturday, May 18, from 8 a.m. to noon, at the DeNaples Building, 320 South Blakely Street, Dunmore, near Riccardo’s Market..

Jeannie Kreis McDonald, a committee member for the fifth annual event, said donations will be accepted every Saturday this month and also May 4, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the DeNaples Building, 320 South Blakely Street on the Pine Street side, Dunmore.

The donations were also accepted at the same location this past Saturday, March 30.

After these dates, donations will be accepted by calling Jeannie at 570-335-7150 for arrangements and drop off at the front door at the DeNaples Building.

Donations for the annual Sidewalk Sale can include small furniture and new or gently used housewares, jewelry, home accents/decor, purses, lamps, holiday decorations, tools, toys, books and DVDs. No clothes or large furniture will be accepted.

Other committee members of the St. Joseph’s Center Auxiliary for this event include Ann Hinton, Joanne Teevan, Cindy Hoban, Marilynn O’Bell, Jan Needham, Cathy Refice, Sharon Mulherin, Debbie Walton, Trish McDonough and Debbie May.

“We will be collecting donations every Saturday in April from 9 a.m. to noon,” said McDonald.

“All of the proceeds will go to support programs at Saint Joseph’s Center in Dunmore.

“Last year we raised about $31,000 for the entire year from two Sidewalk Sales, the annual Saint Joseph’s Festival, and the Market Place.

“The annual Sidewalk Sale will be Saturday, May 18, from 8 am. until noon, at the same location we are accepting donations.

“We stress that the donated items should be gently used. That includes costume jewelry, tools, small furniture, gently used housewares and home decor, children’s toys and books from 2020 on.

“It’s a fun event that we look forward to every year. There is something for everybody.

“Remember if you can’t sell,it, then we probably can’t either. We are very grateful for whatever we get. We are grateful for all of the donations and for everyone who volunteers to help out.

“It’s all for a very good cause. It certainly helps out the various programs at Saint Joseph’s Center. We are looking forward to another successful and fun event. We appreciate any help we get. Every little donation helps.”

Twirl-a-thon to benefit St. Joe’s on April 6th

Posted on April 3, 2024 by The Dunmorean

Pictured from left are: Molly Gilgallon, Julia Black, Sadie Solensky, Kali Mercatili, Noelle Hunter, Rachel Mosher, and Eva Schuler,

The Double “R” Twirlettes will hold their annual twirl-a-thon to benefit Saint Joseph’s Center on Saturday, April 6th. Group members will perform from 12-2pm at the Viewmont Mall. The event is free and open to the public and donations for Saint Joseph’s Center will be accepted. For more information, please call 570-489-1935 or visit www.doublertwirl.com. The Twirlettes are under the directions of Kathleen Y. Mercatili.

Groundbreaking for new Bucktown Center for seniors

Posted on April 3, 2024 by The Dunmorean

Dignitaries attending the groundbreaking ceremony for Bucktown Center included, from left: James Caffrey, UNCDC Board Chair; Jude McDonough, UNC Board Chair; State Senator Marty Flynn, 22nd Senatorial District; Pennsylvania Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulich; Lackawanna County Commissioner Chris Chermak; State Representative Kyle Mullins, 112th District; Lisa Durkin, UNC President and CEO; Lackawanna County Commissioner Bill Gaughan; Dunmore Mayor Max Conway; Robert C. Grimm, Grimm Construction; Michael Kelly, President of Senior Health Care Solutions, LLC, and Martin Fotta, UNC Chief Operating Officer.

United Neighborhood Community Development Corporation (UNCDC), the nonprofit housing and economic development subsidiary of United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania (UNC), held a groundbreaking ceremony on a new 40-unit senior apartment community on March 15.

The newly-constructed, four-story apartment building, spanning approximately 46,000 square feet, will be situated at 222 East Drinker Street, at the corner of South Apple Street, in the heart of Dunmore. Known as Bucktown Center, this development aims to address the critical need for quality affordable housing for individuals aged 62 and above in Northeastern Pennsylvania, while also providing brand-new, desirable commercial space.

Dunmore Mayor Max Conway addresses those attending the groundbreaking for the new Bucktown Center.

The event honored developer Robert C. Grimm of Grimm Construction for his long-standing support of UNC and UNCDC. Speakers included Lisa Durkin, UNC President and CEO; Jude McDonough, UNC Board Chair; Brian Redmond, Vice President of PNC Real Estate; Pennsylvania Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulich; State Senator Marty Flynn, 22nd Senatorial District; State Representative Kyle Mullins, 112th District; Lackawanna County Commissioner Bill Gaughan, and Dunmore Mayor Max Conway.

In addition to the UNCDC, the development team consists of Karen Welsh, R.A., AIA, from UpStreet Architects as the project architect; Jude Cooney from A+E Group as the civil engineer; Robert C. Grimm of Grimm Construction as the general contractor; Atty. Mark Cohen of Askot, Weiner & Cohen, LLP; and Atty. James Hailstone and Atty. David K. Brown of Kreder Brooks Hailstone, LLP.

The $19 million Bucktown Center project is funded through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program managed by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA), Federal HOME funds, The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Lackawanna County, and PNC Bank.