U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright on Wednesday joined representatives from YMCAs throughout the region to unveil a new “well-being initiative,” thanks to $1.85 million in federal Community Project Funding he secured.
The $1.85 million will allow YMCAs in the Greater Scranton area, the Wyoming Valley area, Carbondale, Pittston and Wayne County to provide mental health education and support…
As mental health needs continue to grow in Northeast Pennsylvania, places known for encouraging physical fitness will also focus on the mind.
YMCA facilities for the Greater Scranton area, Wyoming Valley area, Carbondale, Pittston and Wayne County will now provide mental health education and support services with a partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
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One in five adolescents reported having a major depressive episode in 2021.
For adults, one in four reported having a mental health related health issue in that same year, said Kevin Whelley, program director for the local YMCAs new Wellbeing Initiative.
"Those are our neighbors, our brothers, our sisters, our mothers, our friends, our students," he said. "That is why a program like…
U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced this week that the Agency for Community EmPOWERment of NEPA has received $9,527,902 from the Department of Health and Human Services for their Head Start programs in Lackawanna, Wayne, Pike and Susquehanna counties.
Head Start provides low income families and children with high-quality, comprehensive early childhood education to…
The House chamber was packed Tuesday night for the president's State of the Union address.
Among the guests in attendance was the head of the Poconos tourism group.
"I didn't believe it. I was thrilled to be able to go to with him and be invited as his guest, so it was extremely humbling to get that call," said Chris Barrett, president and CEO of the Pocono Mountains Visitors…
Chris Barrett, the President and CEO of the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau, will attend Tuesday night's State of the Union address.
He's the guest of Congressman Matt Cartwright.
Cartwright says he and Barrett have become friends and worked together on numerous projects.
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U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Moosic, this week announced his election to serve as the Ranking Member of the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Subcommittee on the powerful Appropriations Committee for the 118th Congress.
Cartwright, who has served on the House Appropriations Committee since 2016, will also serve as the second-highest Democrat of the Financial…
U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-8, Moosic, was elected to serve as the ranking member of the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Subcommittee on the Appropriations Committee.
Cartwright, who has served on the House Appropriations Committee since 2016, will also serve as the second-highest Democrat of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations…
