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YMCA helping seniors keep active
December 18, 2011 About 10 years ago, Jean Deitrick joined the Williamsport YMCA and began participating in the wellness program. more »»
Hope Enterprises and the Lycoming United Way help city man to give back
December 14, 2011 Forty-seven year old Bobby Woodruff, of Williamsport, spends every Monday through Friday serving his community in a variety of ways. more »» 
How The Learning Center changes lives
December 4, 2011 Amanda Fitzwater came to The Learning Center at the James V. more »»
United Way and YWCA partner to give women ‘Wise Options’
November 27, 2011 “When am I going to find my happy ending?” this question is often repeated behind the safe, closed doors of the YWCA’s Wise Option program. more »»
United Way is partner in ‘Healthy Smiles’
November 14, 2011 Earlier this year, Lycoming County United Way was awarded a health and wellness grant from The Blue Ribbon Foundation of Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania to provide dental education to... more »»
How United Way uses campaign donations
November 6, 2011 Everyone knows the United Way does good things for the community, but what exactly does it do? “That is a question I have been asked a few times during my time as the president of the board of... more »»
Valley Prevention Services educates county’s youth
October 30, 2011 Drug use prevention and education has been identified by surveys conducted by Lycoming College for Lycoming County United Way as a top priority in our communities. more »» 
Fatima puts a face on United Way partner CASA
October 23, 2011 When 11-year-old Fatima’s parents were unable to take care of her, she was placed in a resource home (formerly known as a foster home). more »» 
Popular United Way ‘basket bingo’ fundraiser back
October 16, 2011 What began as an offer by a board member to help raise needed funds has turned into an annual event anticipated by attendees and welcomed by the Lycoming County United Way in its mission to mobilize... more »»
North Central Sight Services focused on vision
October 9, 2011 Through its annual funds distribution as determined by community volunteers, this year Lycoming County United Way is providing funding for two programs at North Central Sight Services — $16,000 for... more »»
Local United Way has a new, less expensive home
September 30, 2011 The Lycoming County United Way has found a new landlord that is allowing the agency to pay 47 percent less for office space in a location more central to the agencies it serves. “The new space at 1 W. more »»
Community leaders guide United Way’s annual county campaign
September 25, 2011 At first glance, the occupations of Virgil Probasco and Bill Martin seem dissimilar. Probasco, executive vice president for Wireope Works Inc. more »» 
Girls on the Run makes difference in life of 12 year old
March 20, 2011 Girls on the Run will make a “big difference in your life.” That is what Dareesha Brooks-Alston, 12, would tell other girls about the program. more »» 
Getting real: Valley Prevention Services teaches young people not to use drugs
December 19, 2010 According to a 2009 survey of more than 2,000 sixth-, eighth-, 10th- and 12th-grade students from Lycoming County, 13 percent of 10th graders and 22 percent of 12th graders use cigarettes on a... more »»
In the military
December 19, 2010 The Lock Haven University ROTC commissioning ceremony took place on Dec. 11 in Sloan Auditorium. The official party consisted of Lt. Col. Joseph Loren, professor of military science, and Dr. more »»
Livestock market reports
December 19, 2010 Dewart results for Dec 13: All animals sold per 100 lbs unless otherwise stated. Cattle, 139 Holstein steers Choice 2-3, 1,374-1,598 lbs, $80 to $85.50. Select 1-3, 1,144-1,402 lbs, $74.50 to $79. more »»
PennDOT announces holiday closings
December 19, 2010 HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Christmas Day and... more »»
Overcoming fear of Autism, family turns to development center
December 12, 2010 The telephone call came late one afternoon. A very distraught mother had just been given the news that everything was pointing toward a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder for her so. more »»
LCUW campaign chairman weighs in
December 11, 2010 Prior to and during my tenure at Hope Enterprises, Inc., I have had the utmost respect for the consistent support Lycoming County United Way has provided for the human service network of our county. more »» 
YMCA head shares a success story
December 11, 2010 I’ve worked for the YMCA locally now for four years, and in the Y in various states for 25 years, and I am still surprised by some of the great things that happen at the YMCA, many of which would no... more »» |
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