McGlynn Center

The McGlynn Center, a year-round program, provides educational, recreational and social outreach ser

The McGlynn Center, a safe and welcoming place for the children and youth who reside at the Boulevard Townhomes and Mineral Springs Village, is committed to service and education. The center, whose main office is located at 72 Midland Court, Wilkes-Barre, has been serving vulnerable children of Wilkes-Barre since 1988. The center provides after-school tutoring, recreational and cultural activities

in a safe environment at no cost to children who live in both housing developments. The McGlynn Center, which is a totally donation-funded project, has a stellar record of service to Wilkes-Barre and to Luzerne County. The McGlynn Center serves about 150 children and youth each year. All children residing in these two low-income housing developments are eligible for service at the center. Services:

• After-school homework help

• Educational and recreational fieldtrips on school holidays

• Summer program

• Life Skills educational program

• Teen Program

• ESL tutoring

04/13/2026

Impact Leadership Northeast's Project Group - Path to the Stars (Career planning/Financial Literacy) Program benefited the McGlynn Center students. As a fundraiser for this project they held a Basket Raffle. Here are the Winners!!!

Official Basket Winners!
Basket 1: Maureen Pascal
Basket 2: Helene Hirchison
Basket 3: Roselle Hunter
Basket 4: Roselle Hunter
Basket 5: Mike Wasko
Basket 6: Roselle Hunter
Basket 7: Adrienne Neary
Basket 8: Beverly Johnston
Basket 9: Maureen Pascal
Basket 10: Sr. Elizabeth Brody

Thank you to Ernestine and Karla for all their hard work and to all who supported this fundraiser!

03/24/2026

Looking for something new and fun to do? Have some time on your hands? Want to make a difference in the lives of others? We have the OPPORTUNITY for you! The McGlynn Center is looking for volunteers for our After-School and/or Summer Programs and for our fundraising events (Bingos, Golf Outing, Raffles and more). To learn more, please call Peggy at 570-824-8891. Don’t wait…..your missing out on loads of FUN!

02/12/2026

🎓 Attention Graduating High School Seniors! 🎓

The Luzerne Foundation is excited to share that our Scholarship Portal is now OPEN!

Students can explore available scholarship opportunities by visiting www.luzfdn.org and clicking on the Scholarships tab.

We know the college application process can feel overwhelming for students and families alike. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, The Luzerne Foundation is proud to support students as they pursue their educational goals.

We don’t want anyone to miss out! Help us spread the word to the high school seniors in your life. This is an opportunity to invest in their future and become part of a legacy of success.

Questions? Contact our Scholarship Administrator at [email protected]
or call 570-822-2065.

👉 Apply today: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=luzfdnscholarships

11/04/2025

Volunteers Needed for After-School Program
Do you enjoy working with children? Are you patient and understanding? Do you have a few hours a week available to make a difference in a child’s life? Consider Volunteering at the McGlynn Center. The commitment is small but the impact is huge!!! (2.5 hours, one day a week from 2:30-5:00 PM) Please call us to learn more at McGlynn Center at 570-824-8891 or email at [email protected].

10/15/2025

Boscov's Annual Friends Helping Friends is next week - Wednesday, October 22 from 8 am -11 pm. One day of 25% off lowest sale price. Get your pass by calling us at 570-824-8891 or send us a message. You can shop online or in-store this year. Shopping Pass cost is a $5 donation. With the holidays around the corner you can get a jump start on your shopping, SAVE money and help out the McGlynn Center.

10/14/2025

Help us put a smile on a child's face by selecting an item from our 2025 Wish List - https://a.co/ik8RPz9. Throughout the year, the McGlynn Center gives each child a Birthday present on their Birthday, we also give prizes as rewards for attendance or a good report card. By purchasing something from our wish list, you are making smiles happen!

10/03/2025

McGlynn Dinner & Bingo Night Out details. …event sold out

Reservations only - no tickets are sold at the door. The event is in the casino hotel ballroom. Guests can park in lot B or C. Handicap can be dropped off at hotel entrance. Enter hotel lobby and make a right towards the ballrooms Event starts at 4:30 pm with dinner and bingo starts at 6 pm. This is an adult only event and no outside food or beverage is allowed. Cash only. Look forward to seeing you all there.

09/19/2025

Staff from the McGlynn Center stopped by the Food Bank to pick up their order and found Hope! We are so appreciative of their partnership and all they do for the children in the community!

Address

72 Midland Court (PO Box 842)
Wilkes-Barre, PA
18702

Website

http://www.mcglynncenter.org/

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