Newberry Community Partnership

Established in 1957, North Central Sight Services Inc. is a community service agency, specializing in blindness prevention programs and service for the visually impaired and legally blind individuals. Based in Williamsport, Pa., the organization arranges prevention of blindness programs including eye screenings, public education, referral services and low vision aids. Additionally, the community service agency offers an industry program that provides employment opportunities to the blind and visually impaired individuals. It serves the visually challenged residents across Bradford, Centre, Clinton, Lycoming, Potter, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Tioga Counties. North Central Sight Services Inc. is a member of the Pennsylvania Association for the Blind (PAB).

The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eradicating hunger in 27 counties across central Pennsylvania. Through partnerships with over 1,100 local agencies and programs, they provide assistance to more than 202,500 individuals each month. With a mission to fight hunger, improve lives, and strengthen communities, the food bank aims to ensure access to nutritious food for all those in need by 2025. They offer various programs targeting children, veterans, seniors, and more, and advocate for hunger relief policies in the region. Generated from the website

Firetree Place is a non-profit community center located in Williamsport, PA, dedicated to engaging the community through enrichment activities and providing resources that strengthen the community as a whole. With a focus on youth development, Firetree Place offers licensed child-care programs and a wide range of educational, recreational, art, and social programs for families in the area. Equipped with a 21,000 square foot facility and situated on 8 acres, Firetree Place features various amenities including a little league baseball field, outdoor basketball courts, playgrounds, a full gymnasium, performance stage, classrooms, a commercial kitchen, and administrative offices. Their programs, such as Before-School Care, After-School Club, Summer Camp, and Fresh Express, aim to keep children safe, guide and mentor them, develop their potential, and enable them to succeed. Additionally, Firetree Place offers adult programs like basketball, volleyball, pickleball, and Fresh Express to cater to the needs of the wider community.Generated from the website