NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania

As we celebrate 45 years of serving Northeastern Pennsylvania, we're sharing reflections from the people, partners, volunteers, staff and community members who have helped shape the NeighborWorks story.

Today, we're featuring Jolen Brennan, Broker/Owner at Iron Valley Real Estate Greater Scranton, who shared:

"Since becoming a partner agent in 2019, my relationship with NeighborWorks has been deeply important to both myself and my clients, but even more so to the Scranton community as a whole. From speaking at my first First-Time Homebuyer Seminar years ago to presenting at the Congolese Housing Series at the University of Scranton, I have seen firsthand how their education empowers underserved communities.

Through their vital grant programs, I’ve had the privilege of helping buyers close on homes that would have otherwise been out of reach. Beyond real estate, roll-up-your-sleeves initiatives like Paint the Town, Beautiful Blocks and local community cleanups prove that NeighborWorks doesn't just talk about change: they create it. They are a vital organization, and Iron Valley Real Estate looks forward to continuing this incredible partnership for many years to come. Happy 45th Anniversary!"

We're grateful for partnerships and relationships like these that have helped strengthen our communities over the years. Thank you for being part of our story!

We’d like to give a HUGE shout-out to the incredible volunteers from MTF Biologics for making today’s SafetyWorks volunteer day a success!

Over 80 volunteers were mobilized to provide exterior painting and small home repairs for eight households across the Pine Brook section of Scranton (on what will likely be the hottest day of the year). Thank you so much!

We would also like to thank our partners from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging for helping make this event a success!

At NeighborWorks we are celebrating ! During National Homeownership Month, we are recognizing and thanking the team members who work every day to help individuals and families navigate the path toward sustainable homeownership.

Meet Heather, our Director of Homeownership Services. Since joining NeighborWorks earlier this year, Heather has brought years of housing and program management experience to our team. She oversees the counseling, education and foreclosure prevention services that help local families access resources, build financial confidence and achieve long-term housing stability.

At NeighborWorks we are celebrating ! During National Homeownership Month, we are recognizing and thanking the team members who work every day to help individuals and families navigate the path toward sustainable homeownership.

Meet Kathi, one of the driving forces behind expanding access to homeownership in our community. Since joining NeighborWorks in 2020, Kathi has helped break down barriers for Spanish-speaking families by developing our Spanish homebuyer education curriculum and guiding more than 175 families through our homebuyer programs.

At NeighborWorks we are celebrating ! During National Homeownership Month, we are recognizing and thanking the team members who work every day to help individuals and families navigate the path toward sustainable homeownership.

Meet Christina, one of the first friendly faces many future homeowners connect with at NeighborWorks. As our Homeownership Assistant, Christina helps individuals and families take the first step toward homeownership by connecting them with counseling, education programs and resources that help prepare them for long-term success.

Our office will be closed today, Friday, June 19th, in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday. Normal operating hours from 9am-4:30pm will resume on Monday, June 22nd. We hope everyone has a safe holiday!