Supporters
The Wyoming Valley West PROSPER Team counts on financial and in-kind support from area businesses, agencies, organizations, religious institutions, and individuals to ensure that youth and family programming is offered year after year. We would like to thank the following businesses, groups, and individuals that have helped us make PROSPER a success in WVW.
Funders:
- Wyoming Valley West School District
- Happy Pizza
- Tommy’s Pizza
- Community Businesses
- Luzerne County Extension
- Northeast Region Cooperative Extension
- Luzerne County 4-H Development Fund
Grants:
- 2005-2006 Safe Schools Grant, $20,354
- 2006-2007 Safe Schools Grant, $30,000
- 2007-2008 Dropout Prevention Grant, $25,000
- 2008-2009 Dropout Prevention Grant, $25,390
A member of the Wyoming Valley West PROSPER Team would be happy to visit your organization or business to talk more about the important work that is being done throughout the community. If you are inclined to provide support of any kind or would like to know how you can learn more about the Team, please contact Melissa Tomascik.
PROSPER champions in Wyoming Valley West include:
- Mrs. Mollie Phillips, Retired 6th Grade Guidance Counselor and PA Department of Education Board Member
- Mr. Joe DeVizia, Luzerne County Human Services Director
- Mr. Charles Suppon, Superintendent
- Mr. Irvin DeRemer, Director of Elementary Education
- Ms. Debra Troy, WVW Middle School Principal
- Mr. David Bond, WVW Middle School Assistant Principal
- Mr. Barry Rogers, WVW Middle School Assistant Principal
