Monthly Acoustic Bluegrass Jam at The Cooperage

The Cooperage Project hosts monthly Acoustic Bluegrass Jam in Honesdale by Bill Lewis HONESDALE, WAYNE CO. (WOLF) — The Cooperage Project hosted its monthly Acoustic Bluegrass Jam on Tuesday in Honesdale, bringing local musicians and music enthusiasts together for an open-circle session. The gathering is open to all ages and skill levels, whether someone is picking for […]

The Cooperage Project | Community Connection Through Arts, Events & Local Markets in Honesdale

The Cooperage Project | Community Connection Through Arts, Events & Local Markets in Honesdale Located in a distinctive brick building with big red doors, The Cooperage Project in Honesdale offers a welcoming space where entertainment, creativity and community come together. Driven by a mission to enrich the lives of residents and visitors alike, The Cooperage Project regularly […]

NEPA Learning Conference 2025 Empowers Nonprofits

NEPA Learning Conference 2025 Empowers Nonprofits Through the Foundation’s Center for Community Leadership and Nonprofit Excellence  The Scranton Area Community Foundation is proud to announce the success of the 2025 NEPA Learning Conference, a signature program of its Center for Community Leadership and Nonprofit Excellence. The biennial gathering welcomed nearly 200 nonprofit leaders, board members, and […]

Philadelphia Federal President Meets With Community Leaders At The Cooperage

Community Tour: Wayne County Philadelphia Fed President and CEO Anna Paulson visited Wayne County in northeastern Pennsylvania on September 22 and heard from local leaders about their efforts to increase affordable housing, strengthen the small business sector, and grow jobs. The visit was part of President Paulson’s ongoing series of community tours, in which she’s […]

Young Artisans Market thrives in Wayne County

Young Artisans Market thrives in Wayne County Author: Haylee HeinPublished: 5:46 PM EDT July 19, 2025Updated: 5:46 PM EDT July 19, 2025  Young artists in Wayne County showcased and sold their creations at the Cooperage’s third Young Artisans Market in Honesdale on Saturday. HONESDALE, Pa. — Community members got a chance to peruse and purchase an array of […]

Northern Poconos Mobile Farm Market in second season in Wayne County

Northern Poconos Mobile Farm Market in second season in Wayne County, weekly at most sites The second year for the Northern Poconos Mobile Farm Market in Wayne County hosted by The Cooperage Project is underway, bringing locally produced farm products to underserved locations. This year, the farm market van will be available weekly, rather than monthly as […]

Powering Equity through The Cooperage Project

Powering Equity through The Cooperage Project  Delivering safe, reliable electricity is just one of the ways we take part in the communities we serve. Through the PPL Foundation’s Powering Equity grants, we support nonprofit organizations advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, and protecting underrepresented residents.   The Cooperage Project in Honesdale recently received a Powering Equity grant from the PPL Foundation. The Cooperage Project is a […]

2023-2024 PA Afterschool Ambassador

The Cooperage Project’s Amanda Masters Recognized for Being a 2023-24 Afterschool Ambassador The Pennsylvania Afterschool Ambassadors Program is designed to establish a coalition of leaders throughout Pennsylvania who possess the necessary knowledge and experience to champion and advocate for high-quality out-of-school time (OST) programs. Amanda Masters lives with her family in Northeastern PA, where she works […]

Women in Philanthropy Grant Recipient

The Cooperage Project Awarded Wayne County Women In Philanthropy Grant  On Thursday May 2nd on behalf of The Cooperage Project, Arrah Fisher and Amanda Masters had the honor to present as a grant finalist at the Women In Philanthropy’s spring quarterly meeting. This year, Scranton Area Community Foundation and Wayne County Community Foundation have teamed […]

Arrah Fisher Completed Nonprofit Leadership Program

Area Residents Complete Nonprofit Leadership Program Twenty area professionals, already serving at local charitable organizations, completed The University of Scranton’s Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program. The program seeks to train and develop future executives to serve area nonprofit institutions. The program’s graduates were recognized at a ceremony on campus in January 2024. The certificate program combines a […]