Address
541 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton PA 18509Phone
570.909.9671Hours
After School Teen Drop In Center School Year Hours: Monday - Friday 3 - 9 PMContact
Executive Director & Founder: Maureen Maher-Gray Life Skills Coach: Donny YarosDescription
Visit out YouTube Channel to learn more about this organization...https://youtu.be/_SRxjlQ0U2M One of the programs of the NEPA Youth Shelter is to provide a safe and supervised place to hang out after school for youth ages 14 through high school graduation from all counties in NEPA. The Shelter will provide essentials such as food, clothing, as well as services such as educational support, counseling, and/or preparation for independent living. With a focus on social justice and advocacy, the Shelter will be welcoming to youth from all backgrounds and especially affirming to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) youth, as this population constitutes a high percentage of homeless youth in our area. 2022/2023- seeking volunteers to monitor the rooms, making sure they are enjoying themselves and getting along and helping prepare dinner. Volunteers will need three valid clearances. Within walking distance of the U of S (541 Wyoming Ave) and also on the COLTS bus route. Contact Maureen Maher-Gray at nepayouthshelter@gmail.com or call 570-909-9671.