Newsmakers: NEPA Youth Shelter Featured Sunday, June 8th, 2025
(WBRE/WYOU)
This Sunday's Newsmakers will feature NEPA Youth Shelter.
Hosts Jayne Ann Bugda and Andy Mehalshick will be joined by Maureen Maher-Gray, Founder and Executive Director; Janell Johnson, Assistant Executive Director; and Staff Member and former participant, Luis Torres.
The discussion will cover the shelter's programs and how its Scranton facilities, both the shelter and teen center, provide safe spaces for teens.
Newsmakers airs Sunday, June 8th, at 7:30 am on WYOU and Noon on WBRE.
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The NEPA Youth Shelter consists of two main programs: an After School Teen Drop In Center (14 years old–high school graduation) and a Housing Program (18–21 years old).
The mission of the NEPA Youth Shelter is to provide quality emergency shelter and related services to unaccompanied youth ages 14 through high school graduation from all counties in NEPA.
Afterschool teen center is open to all high school students ages 14-19*
The goal is to support and uplift every teen who walks through our doors
The housing program is available to young adults (ages 18-21) in need of immediate housing for up to 12 months.
Call: (570) 904-7449
Text: (570) 892-1414Why Give?
Donating helps provide crucial after-school resources and a housing program that make a significant difference in the lives of teenagers and young adults.
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