Lackawanna County Commissioners Announce Funding For Twenty-three Community Re-Invest Projects

              Twenty-three projects, focusing on youth recreation, public safety, veterans, older adults, and municipal events and beautification projects, were approved for funding by the Lackawanna County Commissioners through their Community Re-Invest Program totaling $112,181.  The public-private partnership investment for 2022 is $4,712,035.                                 

                The Community Re-Invest Program was established in July of 2013.  It represents the “last mile” funding to help bring the initiatives to fruition.  The overall public-private investment since its inception is $21,947,989.                                           

                The projects that were approved for the final round of funding for 2022 include:

STREET CATS AND DOGS OF SCRANTON
Project Description: Nay Aug Zoo Building Rehabilitation.
Total Project Cost: $5,000                                            
Amount from CRP Program: $5,000

 

ARCHBALD BOROUGH
Project Description: Venosh Playground Project: New swing set.
Total Project Cost: $5,903                                            
Amount from CRP Program: $5,000

 

SAINT UBALDO SOCIETY
Project Description: Ongoing building restoration project.
Total Project Cost: $5,000                                            
Amount from CRP Program: $5,000

 

PAWSITIVELY FOR THE ANIMALS
Project Description: Purchase of storage equipment.
Total Project Cost: $5,000                                            
Amount from CRP Program: $5,000

 

VETERANS HOME ASSOCIATION OF CORTEZ
Project Description: Installation of an emergency generator.
Total Project Cost: $11,225                                         
Amount from CRP Program: $5,000

 

JESSUP VFW POST 5544
Project Description: Ice machine upgrade.
Total Project Cost: $4,500                                            
Amount from CRP Program: $4,500

 

MOOSIC YOUTH CENTER
Project Description: Resurfacing of basketball/gym floor.
Total Project Cost: $12,035                                         
Amount from CRP Program: $5,000

 

CITY OF CARBONDALE
Project Description: Carbondale Holiday Lights.
Total Project Cost: $30,000                                         
Amount from CRP Program: $5,000

 

TAYLOR BOROUGH
Project Description: Holiday lighting and decorations purchase and beautification project. 
Total Project Cost: $5,000                                            
Amount from CRP Program: $5,000

 

ARCHBALD BOROUGH VETERANS MONUMENT PARK
Project Description: Purchase Fallen Soldier Battle Cross Statue.
Total Project Cost: $6,700                                            
Amount from CRP Program: $5,000

 

TELESPOND
Project Description: Establishing Senior Advocacy Center.
Total Project Cost: $1,225,000                   
Amount from CRP Program: $5,000

 

EUREKA HOSE COMPANY NO. 4
Project Description: Restroom remodeling. 
Total Project Cost: $8,000                            
Amount from CRP Program: $5,000

 

BLAKELY BOROUGH AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION
Project Description: Training Room Update – New tables and chairs.
Total Project Cost: $12,448                         
Amount from CRP Program: $5,000

 

BLAKELY HOSE COMPANY NO. 2
Project Description: Fire helmet replacement project.
Total Project Cost: $5,086                            
Amount from CRP Program: $5,000

 

HOLY ROSARY CENTER ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Project Description: Repair/resurface gym floor.
Total Project Cost: $5,000            
Amount from CRP Program: $5,000

 

GREATER CARBONDALE PRE-TEEN PARK
Project Description: Clubhouse and dugout painting.
Total Project Cost: $5,068                            
Amount from CRP Program: $5,000

 

BENTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Project Description: Installation of two concrete pads for bleachers.
Total Project Cost: $15,000                         
Amount from CRP Program: $5,000

 

WESTON PARK BASEBALL
Project Description: Repairs to dugouts and fencing and the installation of new netting.
Total Project Cost: $14,500                                         
Amount from CRP Program: $5,000

 

GREENWOOD HOSE COMPANY NO. 1
Project Description: Breathing apparatus replacement.
Total Project Cost: $140,000                       
Amount from CRP Program: $5,000

 

WILSON FIRE COMPANY NO. 1
Project Description: Rescue equipment upgrade.
Total Project Cost: $5,170                            
Amount from CRP Program: $5,000

 

SCRANTON VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK
Project Description: Bronze plaque designed for pedestal honoring veterans.
Total Project Cost: $2,800                                            
Amount from CRP Program: $2,800

 

VALLEY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Project Description: Installation of security cameras and outdoor seating.
Total Project Cost: $5,000                                            
Amount from CRP Program: $5,000

 

GREENFIELD TOWNSHIP
Project Description: Public Safety equipment purchase.
Total Project Cost: $4,881.03                      
Amount from CRP Program: $4,881.03

 

Boroughs, municipalities, townships, and nonprofit entities are encouraged to submit applications for 2023 projects that are “ready to start” so that the Community Re-Invest Program can help to successfully complete them.