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Students graduate from King’s College during summer commencement ceremonies

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Pittston Kiwanis Club donates $1,000 to Greater Pittston YMCA

<p>Pennsylvania MENTOR, a community-based human services provider, will host a free Open House Info Session from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3 in its new office, 22 East Street, Suite 5, the former Cooper&#8217;s Co-Op Wwaterhouse Buildin for people interested in becoming Life Sharing Providers for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.</p><p>In Pennsylvania MENTOR&#8217;s Life Sharing program, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities live in the community of their choice in the private family home of their Life Sharing Providers, also known as Mentors. Mentors are more than caregivers; they are teachers, advocates, and friends.</p><p>The information session will cover what it takes to qualify and the support Mentors will receive, and Pennsylvania MENTOR staff members will answer any questions attendees may have.</p><p>For more information and to RSVP, contact Sarah Rickels at 717-542-2062.</p><style>
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Pennsylania MENTOR plans Open House for Sept. 3 in Pittston