21st Pocono Mountain Community Fundraiser provides support for Monroe County

MOUNT POCONO, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A special charity fundraiser at Mount Airy Casino was in Monroe County. This is the Pocono Mountain’s Community Fundraiser’s 21st year.

The theme of the event was Movin’ and Groovin’ and sneakers were the required foot fashion, paying tribute to over two decades of positive community impact.

Three non-profits from the Poconos will be highlighted and receive donations on Tuesday.

The Pocono Mountains Community Fundraiser provides support for non-profit organizations in Monroe County and began back in 2004.

The non-profits being honored this year include Meals on Wheels , Pocono Services for Families and Children , and Sights for Hope .

Sights for Hope received $10,000, while Pocono Services for Families and Children got $45,000, and the Monroe County Meals on Wheels acquired $45,625 with the total amount given to be $100,625.

“Just grateful for how this community comes together, believes in themselves, and are putting back in the community to help it to thrive so it’d be a better place for us all to live,” said Presenting Sponsor Phillip St. James.

28/22 News is a proud sponsor and our very own Candice Kelly served as the emcee for the event.

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