Community assistance programs in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania

Trinity Lutheran Preschool, located at 205 West Grove Street in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, is a unique educational program offered by Trinity Lutheran Church for children ages 3, 4, and 5. Grounded in both sound educational practices and Christian values, the preschool aims to provide a high-quality early education experience for both parishioners and the wider community. The program, led by experienced teachers Gena Gehris and Pam Scandale, with support from teaching assistants Marcy Pentasuglio and Courtney Kocsis, focuses on preparing children for kindergarten in both public and private schools in the area. The school year runs from the Wednesday after Labor Day in September to the last week of May, with a full calendar available in September. In addition to their educational offerings, Trinity Lutheran Church also holds Sunday worship services, including a Traditional Eucharist at 10:00 AM and a Family Service of the Word on the 2nd or 3rd Monday of each month. Holy Communion is celebrated at all services except for the Family Service of the Word and the Good Friday Tenebrae service.

United Cerebral Palsy of NEPA Children's Center, located at 423 Center Street in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, is a comprehensive institution dedicated to providing support and services for individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Our Early Intervention program caters to children from birth to three years old, while our Lekotek center offers unique resources for children in Northeastern PA. Our Compuplay camps provide engaging activities for children of all ages throughout the year. In addition to our children's programs, we also offer an Adult Day Program in Scranton and Residential Services for adults in supported independent living and community living arrangements. With seven community homes, we strive to create a nurturing and inclusive environment for all individuals.

Linden Crest Apartments, located at 100 Linden Street in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, offers spacious one and two-bedroom apartment homes for individuals aged 62 and older and/or those with disabilities. The community is conveniently situated near shopping, banking, medical facilities, and pharmacies. An elderly family is defined as a household where the head, spouse, or sole member is at least 62 years old, or has a physical or mental disability. Verification may be required from a third-party source for eligibility.