Pocono Mountains United Way is Equipping Monroe County Students for Academic Success!

July 18, 2024

Stroudsburg, PA- We are thrilled to share details about our annual backpack distribution program, a joint venture with amazing local organizations. This project guarantees that students will receive the vital school supplies they need to start the new academic year on the right foot. Nearly 3000 backpacks brimming with supplies are on their way to 16 local agencies! Click here to learn more about how the program works!

2024 Partner Distribution Agencies:

*Note: Please contact each agency for more information on supplies and distribution registration details. *

**Agency is offering a public distribution event**

• Angels & Dragonflies (East Stroudsburg & Pike County) **
• Barrett Paradise Friendly Library**
• Bushkill Outreach Clothing Closet
• Children and Youth Services of Monroe County PA
• Christ Episcopal Church**
• Clymer Library**
• Carbon Monroe Pike Mental Health & Development Services
• Early Learning Resource Center**
• Eastern Monroe Public Library**
• Family Promise of The Poconos Inc.
• Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Network (PVEN Food Pantry, West End)
• Pocono Mountain Public Library
• Pocono Services for Families and Children** 
• Salvation Army (Stroudsburg)**
• Western Pocono Community Library**
• Pocono Family YMCA (Stroudsburg)

Interested in volunteering opportunities at a distribution event? Click here for more information.

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A Huge Thank You to all of our phenomenal 2024 sponsors. This wouldn’t be possible without you! 

*Indicates Premier Sponsor*

• Aetna Better Health Kids
• Blue Ridge Cable
• Camelback Resort
• Carbon Monroe Pike Mental Health & Development Services
• Carbon Monroe Pike System of Care
• Edward Jones Financial Advisors
• Lehigh Valley Health Network
• NBT Bank
• Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau*
• St. Lukes Hospital – Monroe Campus
• UnitedHealth Group
• …and all of our community partners! Thank you!

Feeling inspired? Click here to donate towards this initiative and ensure that all students have the tools they need to succeed.