The fifth annual NEPA Gives, an 24-hour online giving extravaganza held between June 6 and 7, wrapped up with a block party on Wyoming Avenue in downtown Scranton.
Representatives from participating nonprofits shared their missions, stories and the impact of charitable giving during the block party.
NEPA Gives is one of the largest philanthropic events for local nonprofits in Northeastern Pennsylvania. This year's event brought in over $1 million for 241 organizations.
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Children create chalk drawing on Wyoming Avenue in downtown Scranton during the NEPA Gives Block Party.
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Tommy Flynn and Shannon Kowalski of the Diocese of Scranton hand out mocktails at the NEPA Gives Block Party.
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Rain held off most of the day but quick showers left puddles during the NEPA Gives Block Party in downtown Scranton.
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The NEPA Gives Block Party was held on Friday, June 7, in downtown Scranton.
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Noah McKeen, 5, wears a monkey mask while waiting for a waffle at the NEPA Gives Block Party in Scranton.
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Nonprofits from around the region line the 100 block of Wyoming Avenue in Scranton during the NEPA Gives Block Party.
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Artist Ky Betts draws caricatures of Adelyn, 8, and Ezra Zvirblis, 11.
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Glynis Johns, founder & CEO of the Black Scranton Project, mans the nonprofit's tent at the NEPA Gives Block Party.
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Jules Shay, 4, tries to make a shot at one of the carnival games during the NEPA Gives Block Party.
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Kathryn Bondi, Cyrus Entezam, Jamie Hannigan and Josh Fries listen to music at the NEPA Gives Block Party.
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Members of Daddy-O and the Sax Maniacs perform at the NEPA Gives Block Party.
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Fran and Bill Warne share an umbrella and a snack during the NEPA Gives block Party.
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Reilly ,11, and Joaquin Urbina, 3, create chalk drawings on the street during the NEPA Gives Block Party in Scranton.
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