Lackawanna Assoc. for the Blind Benefits from Random Act of Kindness

Posted on May 4, 2021 by The Dunmorean

Keystone Chapter of UNICO National, Dunmore, presented the Lackawanna Association for the Blind with a check for $250 as part of its Random Act of Kindness Program. Monies will be used for program services for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

Pictured seated from left: Sylvia Tagert, Mary Lou Wascavish, executive director, Lackawanna Association of the Blind;. Mary Ann Coviello, President, UNICO National.

Standing, same order: Bob Tagert, Mark McDade and Frank Coviello, board chair Unico National.

UNICO’s COVID-19 Relief Initiative Helps Friends of the Poor

Posted on March 2, 2021 by The Dunmorean

Dunmore’s Keystone Chapter UNICO National recently presented its fifth Covid-19 Relief Initiative donation this year. In recognition of Friends of the Poor’s continued good works during this pandemic, Keystone UNICO donated $1,000 to assist in their efforts.

Anyone wishing to make a donation can send their tax-free donation payable to “Friends of the Poor” at 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton, PA 18509.

Pictured at the Keystone UNICO check presentation to Friends of the Poor are, from left: Keystone Chapter UNICO Board Members Toni DiVizio and Michele McDade, Board Chairman Frank Coviello, Mark McDade, Chapter President Mary Ann Coviello, Louise Ligi and Friends of the Poor President and CEO Meghan E. Loftus.

UNICO Creates Thank You DVDs for Veterans

Posted on December 1, 2020 by The Dunmorean

In lieu of its annual bingo party for veterans at the Merli Center and St. Francis Commons, the Scranton Chapter of UNICO National created a DVD of greetings and thanks and, along with gift certificates for sheet cakes. The video production went through the UNICO Veterans Committee.

Charlie Spano is shown presenting the DVD and gift certificates to Lorenzo Singotti, St. Francis Commons staff member, as Jack Trapani, Mary Marrara and Chapter president Gail Cicerini observe.

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Jack Trapanig and Janice McCallister, volunteer resource coordinator for the Merli Center, observe as Commandant James Miller receives a DVD and gift certificates from Gail Cicerini, Scranton Chapter of UNICO president as Mary Marrara and Charlie Spano, UNICO committee members assist.