On this episode of the Wilkes-Barre Connect Podcast, we hear from Maryanne Velez from the United NEPA Alliance and Vivian Williams from the Scranton Area Community Foundation. They discuss data on rising rents and the lack of affordable housing options. We also hear from college students and young professionals discussing concerns about remaining in the area after graduation.
Solutions, such as community needs for living wages, wraparound support services, and career opportunities beyond warehouses are addressed. Maryanne and Vivian also discuss partnerships between nonprofits, unions, and schools as ways to promote skilled trades and long-term housing stability. Key takeaways include:
To learn more about the Scranton Area Foundation - https://safdn.org/
To learn more about UNA - https://www.unacorp.org/
To learn more about Wilkes-Barre Connect - https://wyomingvalleychamber.org/wilkes-barre-connect/
Young Professionals Council w/Mollie Boyd and Rachael Stark
2023 Wilkes-Barre Connect Conference - Barriers To Entrepreneurship with Jacqueline Escobar and Dan Kimbrough
2023 Wilkes-Barre Connect Conference - Education and Workforce Development with Zubeen Saeed and Susan Magnotta
2023 Wilkes-Barre Connect Conference - Foundational Support with Dave Pedri and Maggie Martinelli
2023 LEAD Day - Advocacy w/Luzerne County Council Chair Kendra Vough and Mayor Max Conway
2023 LEAD Day -Mayor Paige Cognetti and DEI
2020 Annual Dinner - Charitable Organization if the Year
2020 Annual Dinner - Diversity Champion Business of the Year
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Episode 12 - Connect Conference - Ced Funches
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