Scranton, Pa. – Goodwill Industries of Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) has received $93,707 in grant funding from the Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust to support the safe and accessible transportation of individuals who participate in Goodwill programming.
The award allowed Goodwill Industries of NEPA to purchase two new Kia Carnival XL vans that allow the agency to safely transport individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
“We are grateful for the Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust’s generous support of our transportation services,” said Kate Dempsey Jones, Goodwill Industries of NEPA chief executive officer. “The funding allowed the agency to make significant upgrades to our vehicles and also enhance accessibility and safety for the individuals who receive Goodwill services.”
The agency offers a variety of programs for individuals with disabilities or other barriers that help them build the essential skills and confidence needed to thrive in their everyday lives.
Goodwill’s pre-employment and employment programs provide training with a focus on building soft skills including communication, following directions, timeliness, and socialization to help individuals gain essential skills and confidence needed to thrive.
The agency also offers purposeful and meaningful activities and outings designed to help individuals with disabilities gain daily life skills and overcome barriers to independence.
Goodwill Industries of NEPA is a private non-profit community-based organization that has been serving the region for over 80 years and strives to strengthen lives, families, and communities one person at a time.