Community Commons
Many of the area’s other non-profit community organizations will have booths in Hufnagle Park at the Community Commons: please be sure to visit and learn more about the goals and activities of these giving and caring groups.
CARE and Central Susquehanna Valley Mediation Center
Community Alliance for Respect and Equality is a group of Susquehanna Valley residents committed to the belief in the equal treatment for all.
Union County Democratic Committee
Stop by the UCDC booth to get the latest information on who is running for office this year. Make an informed choice by getting the information you need. We will be selling ready-made buttons or you can make one of your own. In addition, we are collecting non-perishable food items for donation to Haven Ministries, a local shelter and food bank.
Buffalo Creek Watershed Alliance
Dedicated to improving the environmental health of Buffalo Creek and its watershed.
Bucknell Child Language Research
A study program to conduct research on how babies learn the words of their language.
La Leche League
Groups from Lewisburg, Danville, and Bloomsburg will provide information on breastfeeding, nutrition, parenting, and local meetings.
Neighbors and Newcomers Club
A social and support organization which provides a variety of opportunities to members and their immediate families in the local area, regardless of how long they have lived here.
NHS Human Services
We provide innovative solutions to support the unique needs of the individuals served. We strive to create a caring and responsive environment that promotes the highest standards of integrity and equality.
SUN Area Technical Institute
To provide world class technical education in a safe and supportive environment with unparalleled instructional services and curriculum and nationally recognized student achievement. It all equals highly skilled future leaders!
Habitat For Humanity
The Union-Snyder Habitat For Humanity is organized to aid in the building of homes in partnership with God’s people in need. They provide local residents opportunities for volunteer service, improve the lives of neighbors, and enhance the quality of the larger community.
Central PA Rowing Association
A community-based rowing program that offers coached rowing for youth, ages 12-17, and adults over 18. CPRA hosts summer learn-to-row sessions for both youth and adults through LARA.
Merrill Linn Land and Waterways Conservancy
Serves to protect the land and waterways in Union and contiguous counties for educational, ecological, recreational, agricultural, and scientific opportunities.
Susquehanna Greenway Partnership
Dedicated to developing and sustaining the Susquehanna Greenway to connect communities and enrich lives through enhanced recreation, healthy living, economic prosperity and environmental stewardship.
Bucknell University Interfraternity Council
April 30th • “Art in the Park”
The Bucknell University Interfraternity Council (IFC) will be hosting the “Art in the Park – Bucknell for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital” on April 30th. IFC is the governing body and voice of the Fraternity system at Bucknell, and through IFC, Fraternities can give back, offer resources, and make great change in the local community and in the world as well. The event is an art competition for children of all ages, complete with prizes, judges, and much more. All proceeds will benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Organizations United for the Environment – OUE
A grassroots group of the Central Susquehanna Valley in Pennsylvania dedicated to keeping our communities healthy for living.
Union County Planning Commission
Information concerning the Route 15 Smart Transportation Corridor Improvement Plan.
Susquehanna Valley Chorale
MUSIC LOVERS! Stop by the booth of the Susquehanna Valley Chorale (SVC) and Susquehanna Valley Youth Chorale (SVYC) inspiring a love of great choral music for singers of all ages. DON’T MISS the chance to buy a discounted early bird 2011-2012 concert subscription! DON’T FORGET your May POPS concert tickets! JOIN our email list and a free drawing! HEAR our music! LEARN about auditioning for our exciting upcoming season, featuring powerful Carmina Burana, exquisite holiday favorites, Mozart’s masterful Requiem, and our ever popular POPS concert with a smashing guest star!! Learn about a great opportunity for kids – the SVYC, attracting many talented young singers and their families from a broad region. (Hope you didn’t miss the FLASHMOB at their recent concert!) SIGN UP your child to audition for the fall semester in Lewisburg. For more information, go to www.svcmusic.org or call 570-523-1041.
Pray For Japan
Local Japanese community is working together with Bucknell University, Susquehanna University and Red Cross to help the victims of disaster in Japan. Authentic Origami craft, Japanese hand craft (T-shirts, etc.), cookies, and more will be sold, all of whose sales will go to Japan as donations. The information on the future activities will also be available.
Union County Young Democrats
UCYD seeks to engage the youth in politics, support local candidates, campaign for candidates and perform community service.
Green Dragon Foundation
The Green Dragon Foundation is a community-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing and directing funding for the realization of educational, cultural and athletic programs, and capital improvement projects for the students of the Lewisburg Area School District. The foundation’s support will enable the district to enhance and enrich programs that would not otherwise be possible and accelerate the pursuit of excellence. For more information visit our website www.greendragonfoundation.org or by phone (570) 522-8433.
First Community Foundation Partnership
