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Scranton, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced that NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania is receiving $175,000 in flexible grants from the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation, dba NeighborWorks America.

"I am proud to have been able to lend a hand in these efforts to help folks pursue their American Dream,” said Rep. Cartwright, member of the House Appropriations Committee. “I applaud NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania for their work to revitalize and sustain our neighborhoods by addressing blight and keeping people in their homes.”

“We truly appreciate this significant investment into our community and Congressman Cartwright’s ongoing support for critical housing and community development initiatives,” said NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania President & CEO Jesse Ergott. “These resources will help us to assist many more of our neighbors throughout the coming year.”

These funds can be utilized to:

·         Expand NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania’s services to seniors, including home modifications to combat health and safety issues for older homeowners and addressing senior isolation through companionship programs;

·         Support of NeighborWorks’ implementation activities for the West Scranton Neighborhood Plan, including addressing blighted properties and improvements to Main Avenue; and

·         Foreclosure prevention and financial coaching for homeowners negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.