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Pack-a-Backpack School Supply Registration 🎒Scranton School DistrictSign up here to receive a free backpack filled with school supplies for your child. This event supports our mission of giving families practical tools and a stronger sense of community as the school year begins. Your child must be registered in the Scranton school district What you will need. We will not make copies.<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">ID for adult or an authorized adult</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">All children must be present</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Proof of residence (utility bill, recent mail)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Child&#39;s birth certificate</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Proof of child&#39;s school district (report card)</li></ul>

Pack-a-Backpack School Supply Registration-Scranton School District

Pack-a-Backpack School Supply Registration 🎒Old Forge/Taylor/MoosicSign up here to receive a free backpack filled with school supplies for your child. This event supports our mission of giving families practical tools and a stronger sense of community as the school year begins. Your child must be registered in the Old Forge/Taylor/Moosic school districts What you will need. We will not make copies.<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">ID for adult or the authorized adult</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">All children must be present</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Proof of residence (utility bill, recent mail)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Child&#39;s birth certificate</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Proof of child&#39;s school district (report card)</li></ul>

Old Forge/Taylor/Moosic Pack-a-Backpack School Supply Registration

4th Annual NEPA Latino Fiesta Vendor

Get ready to throw it ALL the way back!&nbsp;Join us for a&nbsp;2000&rsquo;s Throwback BINGO&nbsp;Night with the coordinated support of Beyond Ur Expectations 🎵✨ &mdash; a high‑energy blast from the past packed with the biggest hits, the best throwback jams, and all the nostalgia you didn&rsquo;t know you missed. Come vibe, laugh, and relive the era of flip phones, mixtapes, and unforgettable music. Have a drink, dance in your seat, or get up and dance &mdash; this night is all about fun and good energy! All proceeds benefit our Pack‑A‑Backpack School Supply Drive and our Christmas Toy Drive, helping us continue the work that matters most to our community.Grab your spot, bring a friend 🎟️, and get ready to play BINGO for a cause that truly makes a difference.

2000's Throwback Music BINGO

🎬&nbsp;Kid&rsquo;s Movie Night, hosted by Vision to Reality Event &amp; Party Planning, proudly supports the Giving Back to the Community Pack A Backpack School Supply Drive and Christmas Toy Drive. Featured Movie: DESPICABLE ME 4 💛🍌Movie starts at 6:30 pm &nbsp;🎥&nbsp;Join us for a cozy, kid centered night where children can relax, laugh, and enjoy a movie in a safe, welcoming space. Your participation helps Giving Back to the Community continue offering low cost, meaningful activities that bring neighbors together and support families who need a little extra care. Kids are encouraged to come in their pajamas and bring their own pillow and favorite blanket. They can stretch out on the floor or settle into a chair, whatever makes them feel comfy for movie time. 🛏️✨Each ticket includes one bag of popcorn. 🍿 We will also have beverages, snacks, and food available for purchase throughout the evening. 🍕🥤 ⭐ Age and Supervision Requirements &nbsp;➡️ Parent or guardian must stay with any child under 7 years old for the entire event.&nbsp;➡️ Children 7 years old and up may enjoy the movie without a parent or guardian present, but all parents and guardians must stay on the ANZ premises for the entire event.&nbsp;➡️ A waiver is required for children whose parent or guardian will not be sitting with them during the movie. ✍️ Parents and guardians are welcome to head upstairs to the lounge area, grab a bite to eat, listen to some music, and enjoy a drink while the kids settle in for the movie. 🎶🥂

Kid's Movie Night

WOMEN are POWER Mother's Day Brunch

<div fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;">&iexcl;&Uacute;nase a nosotros para el Brunch de Mujeres Son Poderosas Celebraci&oacute;n del D&iacute;a de la Madre!</div><div fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;">El D&iacute;a de la Madre es un momento para honrar no solo a las mam&aacute;s, sino a todas las mujeres fuertes que han moldeado nuestras vidas, ya sea que est&eacute;n con nosotros o en nuestros corazones. <img data-fr-image-pasted="true" height="16" width="16" alt="💖" src="blob:https://www.zeffy.com/b1c5b69a-0fe1-4edf-88fa-57a3d95acfa2" fr-original-style="" style="position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> Este brunch es para cada mujer que levanta a otras, comparte sabidur&iacute;a y encarna el poder del amor y la resiliencia.</div><div fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;">Ya seas una madre, una hermana, una hija o una amiga, este d&iacute;a es para reconocer la fuerza, el amor y el poder que las mujeres aportan al mundo.</div><div fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"><img data-fr-image-pasted="true" height="16" width="16" alt="✨" src="blob:https://www.zeffy.com/82934079-f3f4-40c4-bb90-a5c18cfae6f2" fr-original-style="" style="position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> Qu&eacute; esperar:</div><div fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;">&iexcl;Oradores Inspiradores! Escucha a poderosos oradores invitados que compartir&aacute;n sus trayectorias de superaci&oacute;n de desaf&iacute;os, inspir&aacute;ndonos a todos a seguir adelante y prosperar.</div><div fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;">&iexcl;Red y Fortalecimiento de Conexiones! Aprovecha esta oportunidad para conocer a otras mujeres inspiradoras, compartir experiencias y fortalecer relaciones dentro de nuestra comunidad.</div><div fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;">&iexcl;Apoya a Negocios de Mujeres! Descubre productos y servicios &uacute;nicos de incre&iacute;bles vendedoras.</div><div fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;">&iexcl;Divi&eacute;rtete mientras disfrutas de un delicioso brunch! Te esperan comida deliciosa, m&uacute;sica, juegos y rifas mientras celebramos juntos. <img data-fr-image-pasted="true" height="16" width="16" alt="🎶" src="blob:https://www.zeffy.com/4760d143-de0d-4dd3-ac08-66554714f2e7" fr-original-style="" style="position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"><img data-fr-image-pasted="true" height="16" width="16" alt="🍽️" src="blob:https://www.zeffy.com/da2464df-25ec-4964-992a-4e17a4af2592" fr-original-style="" style="position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"></div><div fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"><img data-fr-image-pasted="true" height="16" width="16" alt="🌟" src="blob:https://www.zeffy.com/63426c9d-0543-4ff8-b688-aedba22e3093" fr-original-style="" style="position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> Todos los ingresos de este evento benefician a la campa&ntilde;a de recolecci&oacute;n de &uacute;tiles escolares y la campa&ntilde;a navide&ntilde;a de juguetes, ayudando a proporcionar suministros y regalos esenciales para ni&ntilde;os necesitados.<img height="16" width="16" alt="🌟" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1745234267/wysiwyg/aojka1ijmrthjcev09xz.png" fr-original-style="" style="position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"></div><div fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;">Celebr&eacute;monos, conect&eacute;monos y empower&eacute;monos mutuamente. Estamos deseando verte all&iacute;</div>

WOMEN are POWER MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH

First Time Homebuyers Workshop

A Sprinkle of Spring Easter Hunt-in-Trunk Registration

🎉 Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at Giving Back to the Community&#39;s 4th Annual Trunk or Treat. It&#39;s an event like no other, and we want you to be there! 🎉 We ask that you please not register just to hold a spot &amp; do not show up. This is a spot that can be given to another child. Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

4th Annual Trunk or Treat

🌟 Join Us in Creating Change! At Giving Back to the Community Inc., we believe lasting change begins with all of us&mdash;neighbors helping neighbors, families lifting each other up, and communities uniting with purpose. We actively encourage our community to become more engaged. When people step up, the results are powerful: stronger relationships, a more vibrant local culture, and a collective effort to uplift those in need.&nbsp;&quot;Unity in Diversity Together We Thrive&quot; isn&rsquo;t just our saying&mdash;it&rsquo;s the heart of everything we do.About Us: We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by a mother-daughter duo and powered by a dedicated team of women. Our mission is to uplift, support, and strengthen our community through year-round events and initiatives that inspire connection and action. From providing school supplies and holiday gifts for children to celebrating culture and empowering women, we show up where we&#39;re needed most&mdash;fostering unity and hope in every effort.We&rsquo;re also committed to forging stronger relationships between local businesses and nonprofits, ensuring that valuable resources are not only available, but known and accessible&mdash;to those who need them most. What your donation supports: ✅ Back-to-school supply drives for local students✅ Easter &amp; Halloween free events ✅ Brunch with Santa and Christmas toy drives ✅ Empowerment events like our Women Are Power Ladies Brunch ✅ NEPA&rsquo;s Latino Fiesta and other cultural initiatives✅ All other community-centered events and initiatives that uplift families and encourage connection How you can help: 💛 Donate &ndash; No gift is too small&mdash;every dollar brings us one step closer to our goal and fuels the work that brings us all together. 📣&nbsp;Share &ndash; Help us spread the word 🙌 Volunteer &ndash; Your time and talents are powerful Thank you for believing in what we do. Your support makes a real difference.

🌟 Join Us in Creating Change!At Giving Back to the Community Inc., we believe lasting change begins with all of us—neighbors helping neighbors, families lifting each other up, and communities uniting with purpose. We actively encourage our community to become more engaged. When people step up, the results are powerful: stronger relationships, a more vibrant local culture, and a collective effort to uplift those in need. "Unity in Diversity Together We Thrive" isn’t just our saying—it’s the heart of everything we do.About Us:We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by a mother-daughter duo and powered by a dedicated team of women. Our mission is to uplift, support, and strengthen our community through year-round events and initiatives that inspire connection and action. From providing school supplies and holiday gifts for children to celebrating culture and empowering women, we show up where we're needed most—fostering unity and hope in every effort.We’re also committed to forging stronger relationships between local businesses and nonprofits, ensuring that valuable resources are not only available, but known and accessible—to those who need them most.What your donation supports:✅ Back-to-school supply drives for local students✅ Easter & Halloween free events✅ Brunch with Santa and Christmas toy drives✅ Empowerment events like our Women Are Power Ladies Brunch✅ NEPA’s Latino Fiesta and other cultural initiatives✅ All other community-centered events and initiatives that uplift families and encourage connectionHow you can help:💛 Donate – No gift is too small—every dollar brings us one step closer to our goal and fuels the work that brings us all together.📣 Share – Help us spread the word🙌 Volunteer – Your time and talents are powerfulThank you for believing in what we do. Your support makes a real difference.

Shop with purpose 🛒 Every purchase helps Giving Back to the Community provide essentials, educational programs, and family-friendly events that offer real support and a sense of belonging. Your order stays local 💛 Proceeds go directly to neighbors facing tough times&mdash;putting food on tables, keeping kids engaged in safe activities, and opening doors to new opportunities.

Shop with purpose 🛒Every purchase helps Giving Back to the Community provide essentials, educational programs, and family-friendly events that offer real support and a sense of belonging.Your order stays local 💛Proceeds go directly to neighbors facing tough times—putting food on tables, keeping kids engaged in safe activities, and opening doors to new opportunities.

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🎃&nbsp;Reggae Monster Mash Bingo Get ready for a night of reggae, island vibes, bingo, costumes, and a little spooky fun!Join Giving Back to the Community, Inc. for a fun evening featuring bingo with cash prizes, a Best Costume Contest with a cash prize, raffle baskets, reggae music, a cash bar, and food available for purchase. 🎱 $20 per person Includes 12 Bingo Cards + 3 Jackpot Cards. Additional cards are available for purchase. 👻 Come in costume and bring your friends! 📅 Friday, October 9, 2026 ⏰ 7:00 PM &ndash; 9:30 PM 📍 ANZ Hotel | 300 Meadow Ave., Scranton, PA ❤️ Every dollar raised from this event will go toward our Annual Christmas Toy Drive, helping us bring holiday joy to local children and families in our community. Bingo conducted by Giving Back to the Community, Inc. under PA Bingo License #56.

Reggae Monster Mash Bingo

🎃 DECORATE YOUR TRUNK. BRING THE FUN. MAKE HALLOWEEN MEMORABLE!Ready to get creative? Sign up your trunk and join us for Giving Back to the Community&rsquo;s annual Trunk or Treat!Decorate your vehicle, dress up, hand out treats, and help us create a fun, safe, and welcoming Halloween celebration for local children and families.Whether your trunk is spooky, silly, creative, or completely over-the-top, we want you to be part of the fun! 👻🍬 🤝 A Chance to Connect With the CommunityAre you a local business, nonprofit, organization, or community group? Trunk or Treat is also a great opportunity to introduce families to your organization, programs, services, or products.Feel free to share brochures, flyers, business cards, informational materials, giveaways, or samples with families while you enjoy the event.Please note: This is a community event, not a sales event. No selling, collecting payments, or direct sales will be permitted. 🕘 Trunk Set-UpSet-up begins at 9:00 AM.Trunk decorators may arrive anytime after 9:00 AM to decorate their vehicles and get ready for the event.🎃 Trunk or Treat12:00 PM &ndash; 1:00 PM | Sensory-Friendly Time A quieter, more comfortable Trunk or Treat experience for children who may benefit from a less overwhelming environment.1:00 PM &ndash; 3:00 PM | All Other Children &amp; Families This is more than just trick-or-treating &mdash; it&rsquo;s a chance for our community to come together, celebrate, and create Halloween memories for the children and families. Bring your creativity. Bring your Halloween spirit. Bring the treats. We&rsquo;ll bring the community together! ❤️Thank you for helping us make Trunk or Treat a celebration our local families look forward to every year! ⚠️ Participant ResponsibilityParticipation in Trunk or Treat is voluntary and at your own risk. Participants are responsible for their own vehicles, decorations, equipment, personal belongings, and activities.Giving Back to the Community, Inc., ANZ Hotel, and their respective owners, officers, directors, employees, agents, volunteers, representatives, and event organizers are not responsible for any loss, theft, damage, or injury involving participants, their vehicles, decorations, equipment, personal belongings, or activities associated with the event.Participants are expected to use good judgment, follow all event rules and safety instructions, and take reasonable precautions to protect themselves and their property.

Tricks, Treats & Fall Fun Day -Trunker sign up

🎃 Tricks, Treats &amp; Fall Fun Day! Join Giving Back to the Community for an afternoon of Halloween fun, fall festivities, and community connection!Our Tricks, Treats &amp; Fall Fun Day is a safe, family-friendly event where children and families can come together, enjoy the season, and make some fun memories. 👻 Sensory Hour | 12 PM &ndash; 1 PMWe&rsquo;re offering a dedicated Sensory Hour for children and families who may enjoy a quieter, less crowded experience before the event opens to everyone. 🎃 Open to All | 1 PM &ndash; 3 PM Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy:🍬 Trunk-or-Treat 🏠 Bounce House 🎶 Music 🎲 Games 🍭 Cotton Candy 👻 Best Kid&rsquo;s Costume Contest 🚗 Decorated Trunk Contest 🍂 Fall &amp; Halloween Fun for the Whole Family 📍 ANZ Hotel &ndash; Parking Area 300 Meadow Ave., Scranton, PAWe believe events like this are about more than just candy and costumes. They are opportunities for families, neighbors, and our community to come together, have fun, and create memories. ❤️ Registration helps us prepare enough treats, activities, and supplies for the families joining us.We can&#39;t wait to celebrate with you! 🎃🍂 Hosted by Giving Back to the Community

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