The Luzerne Foundation

The Luzerne Foundation We are here for good. The Luzerne Foundation helps people create funds to do good things today and lasting good for tomorrow.

It is a simple, personal and powerful way to give back to your community.

Today, The Luzerne Foundation team had the opportunity to visit Nonprofit Accelerator, Fork Over Love, and see their mis...
06/17/2026

Today, The Luzerne Foundation team had the opportunity to visit Nonprofit Accelerator, Fork Over Love, and see their mission in action.

We learned how Fork Over Love is helping bridge the gap in food insecurity by connecting individuals and families in need with nutritious, chef-prepared meals while supporting local restaurants and strengthening our community.

Staff, board members, interns, and volunteers gained valuable insight into the dedication and collaboration that fuel this work. Seeing their impact firsthand was a powerful reminder that innovative solutions and strong partnerships can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our neighbors.

Thank you to the entire Fork Over Love team for welcoming us and sharing your story.

To learn more about their impact: Fork Over Love

To learn more about The Luzerne Foundation Nonprofit Accelerator: https://luzernefoundation.org/nonprofit-accelerator/

📚🔍 Don't miss this incredible evening of true crime, inspiration, and community!The Luzerne Foundation is proud to spons...
06/17/2026

📚🔍 Don't miss this incredible evening of true crime, inspiration, and community!

The Luzerne Foundation is proud to sponsor an unforgettable event featuring national legal analyst and author Jarrett Ferentino as he shares powerful stories from the most compelling national and local cases that shaped his career and inspired his new book, Mothers, Murders & Motivation.

The evening will also include:
-A live audience Q&A
-Book signing with Jarrett Ferentino
-A copy of the book included with ticket purchase (while supplies last)

Most importantly, proceeds will benefit the Ava Fellerman Memorial Fund and the Wyoming Valley Children's Association (WVCA), supporting meaningful work right here in our community.

We hope you can join us for a night of captivating storytelling and giving back.

Tickets are available online or at the door: https://kirbycenter.org/show/true-crime-night-with-jarrett-ferentino/

NEPA Gives 2026 was the most successful giving day yet—raising more than $1.6 million in just 24 hours to support 400+ n...
06/15/2026

NEPA Gives 2026 was the most successful giving day yet—raising more than $1.6 million in just 24 hours to support 400+ nonprofit organizations across Northeastern Pennsylvania!

More than 7,800 generous donors came together between June 4–5 to champion the vital work of local nonprofits that strengthen and enrich our communities.

This year, $10,759 was raised by 71 donors in support of participating Charitable Funds of The Luzerne Foundation. To learn more about these campaigns, visit: https://www.nepagives.org/organization/the-luzerne-foundation-a942e84f-c3e7-4770-805d-f28a6e71e9e9

THANK YOU to all who supported this regional effort!

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06/11/2026

đź“ş ICYMI! Dave Pedri recently joined Jarrett Ferentino on PaLive to promote True Crime Night at the F.M. Kirby Center on June 17.

The Luzerne Foundation is proud to sponsor this exciting event alongside Fellerman & Ciarimboli. 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Wyoming Valley Children's Association (WVCA) and The Ava Fellerman Memorial Fund.

As a special bonus, every audience member will receive a complimentary copy of Jarrett's new book, Mothers, Murders, and Motivation: A Journey Through the Mind and Heart of a Prosecutor.

While headlines often focus on criminals, this compelling book tells the stories of the families forever changed by their crimes. Offering a raw, behind-the-scenes look at pursuing justice in small-town America, Jarrett shares insights from some of the most emotional and complex murder cases of his career.

🎟️ Get your tickets today: https://kirbycenter.org/show/true-crime-night-with-jarrett-ferentino/

đź’™ Today, the ladies of The Luzerne Foundation proudly participated in the United Way of Wyoming Valley's Day of Caring!...
06/10/2026

đź’™ Today, the ladies of The Luzerne Foundation proudly participated in the United Way of Wyoming Valley's Day of Caring! They spent the day cleaning, organizing, and sprucing up The Willow Foundation's facility in Wilkes-Barre.

Willow Foundation Counseling Wilkes-Barre was created to help individuals overcome barriers to self-sufficiency. In response to the growing need for accessible mental health services in Luzerne County, The Willow Foundation opened a free-standing counseling center focused on supporting individuals impacted by substance use disorders. Their confidential counseling services are provided in a warm, welcoming environment where healing and hope can flourish.

Thank you to United Way of Wyoming Valley for bringing our community together through service, and thank you to The Willow Foundation for the important work you do every day.

📣Congratulations to Leo “LD” Ventra, the Youth Advisory Committee’s 2025-2026 Fundraiser of the Year and recipient of a ...
06/09/2026

📣Congratulations to Leo “LD” Ventra, the Youth Advisory Committee’s 2025-2026 Fundraiser of the Year and recipient of a $2,000 scholarship towards furthering his education after high school.

Leo just completed his junior year at Hazleton Area Academy of Sciences and his first year with the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC).

Leo demonstrated outstanding community engagement by coordinating a meeting with leadership at Citterio to share the mission of YAC and explain how funding would support local nonprofit organizations.

Founded in Italy in 1878, Citterio is a family-owned company that opened its state-of-the-art prosciutto facility in Freeland, PA, in 2016. Today, it is the largest prosciutto production facility in the United States. Thanks to Leo’s efforts, Citterio awarded YAC a $2,500 Grant Sponsorship to help support youth-led philanthropy and local nonprofits throughout our community.

Leo’s success is a perfect example of how YAC educates and empowers high school students to collaborate with local businesses and community leaders to create meaningful impact and strengthen our region.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Teresa Jordan and the team at Citterio for their support of the Youth Advisory Committee and their investment in the next generation of community leaders.

To learn more about the YAC and the incredible work these students due, visit https://luzernefoundation.org/youth-advisory-committee-yac/

Welcome Our Summer Intern Team!The Luzerne Foundation is excited to welcome our talented Summer Intern Team: Richard, Lu...
06/08/2026

Welcome Our Summer Intern Team!

The Luzerne Foundation is excited to welcome our talented Summer Intern Team: Richard, Lucy and Dominick! As an organization dedicated to inspiring people to create charitable funds that improve our local community, we are proud to invest in the next generation of leaders, creatives, and changemakers.

This summer, our interns will gain hands-on experience in finance and community engagement. Working alongside our staff, they will help share the stories of local philanthropy, support community initiatives, and contribute to projects that advance our mission.

We are grateful to have Richard, Lucy and Dominick join us as we continue building stronger communities through charitable giving.

Please join us in giving our Summer Intern Team a warm welcome!

Congratulations to NEPA Gives on reaching another incredible milestone for Giving Day!What started as a powerful communi...
06/06/2026

Congratulations to NEPA Gives on reaching another incredible milestone for Giving Day!

What started as a powerful community-wide movement has grown into a transformational force for nonprofits across Northeastern Pennsylvania. Every donation, every donor, and every participating organization helps strengthen our region and create lasting impact.

06/05/2026

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Wilkes-Barre, PA
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