Meet The Friendly Community Center - 2016 Pocono Mountains Community Fundraiser Winner

Since its inception in 2004, the Pocono Mountains Community Fundraiser has grown to be the largest single fundraiser event in Monroe County, giving back more than $2 million to the community.  More than 480 community enthusiasts attended this year’s event, titled “Keeping It Close to Home.” Event founder, Diamond Sponsor and host Sanofi Pasteur once again covered all event costs. As a result, 100 percent of ticket sales and sponsorships directly benefitted the non-profit recipients.

To learn more about one of this year’s recipients, The Friendly Community Center, click the following link to view media coverage from WBRE-TV/WYOU-TV/Eyewitness News: http://www.pahomepage.com/news/fundraiser-helps-make-memories

To learm more about the Pocono Mountains Community Fundraiser, click here: http://3blmedia.com/News/2016-Pocono-Mountains-Community-Fundraiser

Through the funds provided, The Friendly Community Center will will offer a "Making Memories" program to Monroe County residents with dementia, and their caregivers. The program provides a sense of comfort and dignity to its participants through opportunities for self-expression, meaningful interaction, life enrichment, and memory activation. 

The website for the Friendly Community Center is www.thefriendlycommunitycenter.org/