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Operating for 100 years is quite an accomplishment.
There’s a lot of hard work, sweat and determination to keep an organization viable.
On Thursday night, I had the opportunity to attend the Northeast Sight Services Centennial Celebration, honoring the nonprofit on its anniversary.
Founded in 1918 by Arline Phillips, a totally blind woman, in downtown Wilkes-Barre, it had a simple mission: “blind persons help themselves.”
Today, a host of services are available such as reading services, daily living skills, counseling, braille and reading instruction and recreation opportunities.
It’s clear the community knows Northeast Sight Services’ benefits and importance. It was evident by the hundreds of people at the Woodlands to celebrate.
Guests enjoyed food at various stations: pasta, fajitas, sushi, bacon-wrapped meatloaf and lots more that I simply didn’t get to sample.
A silent auction and live auction also added to the night.
Kudos to Northeast Sight Services staff members for all their hard work in fundraising and raising awareness through community events like this one.
Another fun event was Friday night’s Leadership on Tap mixer at the F.M. Kirby Center benefitting Leadership Wilkes-Barre Scholarship & Development Fund.
Food (courtesy of a bevy of area restaurants), beer, wine tasting and live music were all a part of the annual night for LWB, which seeks to foster civic engagement for emerging leaders and immerse them in the Greater Wilkes-Barre business community.
You can’t find nicer groups of people than the teams running Northeast Sight Services and Leadership Wilkes-Barre.
After a long work day, getting to spend time with the people running these nonprofits is nothing short of a pleasure.
I hope you’ll consider spending time with our organization, Times Leader Media Group, this coming week. On Tuesday, we’re being honored as 2018 Legacy Business of the Year at the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Dinner.
Based on historical significance and community impact, the award honors a longstanding business each year.
It’s truly an honor.
As such, our teams are looking forward to Tuesday at Mohegan Sun Pocono.
If you’re able to attend the night – which also includes awards for emerging business, a charitable organization, pride of place, healthy workplace, milestone achievement and a lifetime achievement award – go to www.wilkes-barre.org.
There, you’ll find all the information you need: list of awards, sponsors and the registration option.
Plus, who doesn’t like a party?