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Pocono Alliance is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that connects the community in Monroe County, PA.
View 2012 Week of the Young Child Proclamation Monroe County Commissioners recently proclaimed April 22-28, 2012 as the Week of the Young Child in Monroe County, PA. The proclamation encourages agencies and individuals to work together to make a strong investment in early childhood education within the County. The Week of the Young Child is Read more
April 24, 2012 in Current News by Pocono Alliance
Early Childhood Action Day May 1, 2012 8am-3:30pm (Rally @ 2:30pm in the Capitol Rotunda) Harrisburg, PA Free Bus Ride… The Monroe County Association for the Education of Young Children (MCAEYC) will be sponsoring a FREE bus to Action Day. The bus will leave Schoch’s Exxon in Snydersville at 7:00 am and return at 5:45-6:00 Read more
April 9, 2012 in Current News by Pocono Alliance
Free Developmental & Vision Screenings will be offered in celebration of the Week of the Young Child. Barrett Paradise Friendly Library 6500 Route 191 Cresco, PA 18326 April 26, 2012 1:30 – 4:30pm Free Developmental Screenings for children ages birth to 5 years in the areas of speech and language, fine and gross motor, social Read more
April 9, 2012 in Current News by Pocono Alliance
Please take a minute to view the Crossing Abilities Design Contest Advertisement that is now being aired on FOX 56 WOLF-TV, The CW WSWB, and My Network TV WQMY! Crossing Abilities Playground Design Contest A special thanks to our intern Teresa James for working so hard to make this advertisement happen!
April 4, 2012 in Current News by Pocono Alliance
Wells Fargo & Company presented Pocono Alliance two $5,000 grants to fund initiatives that will address pressing needs in the local community. One grant will help create Crossing Abilities, a safe, accessible outdoor playground that will enhance the quality of life for children with disabilities. The other grant will support the Alliance’s Bridges Out of Read more
March 2, 2012 in Current News by Pocono Alliance
Crossing Abilities is conducting a design contest to help gather input for the all-inclusive playground for children in Monroe County. The contest is open to Monroe County children ages 3-16. The prizes include Season and Day Passes to CAMELBEACH! Please share the contest details with the children/teenagers in your life and give them the chance to give Read more
February 22, 2012 in Current News by Pocono Alliance
FREE Children’s Vision Screenings… NIGHT OF UNITY February 28, 2012 6:00pm to 8:00pm Pleasant Valley High School Rt 115, Brodheadsville Vision is an essential part of every day life influencing how we learn, play and interact with the world. These Vision Screenings will be provided for children ages 6 months to five on a first Read more
February 13, 2012 in Current News by Pocono Alliance
Engaging School Boards in Early Education: Taking Away the Fear WHEN: Thursday, March 15, 2012, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. WHERE: Northampton Community College, Community Room, 3 Old Mill Road, Tannersville, PA 18372 Have you wondered if your school district’s board of education is aware of your program or if they have any concept of what Read more
January 19, 2012 in Current News by Pocono Alliance
Thanks to Erin Baehr for her continued support in the community! Visit the link below on PoconoRecord.com to view Erin’s article… http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20111127%2FNEWS0290%2F111270334%2F-1%2FNEWSLETTER100
November 29, 2011 in Current News by Pocono Alliance
Thanks to everyone who participated in Saturday’s Poverty Simulation at Stroudsburg Wesleyan Church. Please see the Pocono Record article below for details on the simulation. http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111113/NEWS/111130339/-1/NEWS
November 14, 2011 in Current News by Pocono Alliance