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Helping Northeast Pennsylvania families prosper since 1965

Free programs for families and individuals — from preschool to heating help to jobs.

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Our impact

PLACEHOLDER
families served each year
4,500+
families served each year
homes weatherized
1,200
homes weatherized
children enrolled in early learning
900
children enrolled in early learning
years serving NEPA
60
years serving NEPA

Who we are

ACE NEPA is a Community Action Agency serving Northeast Pennsylvania since 1965. We are part of the national Community Action network created by the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. Our goal is simple: help families meet their needs today and build a stronger future.

About ACE NEPA

Now enrolling — free preschool for eligible families

Head Start, Early Head Start, and Pre-K Counts for children from birth to age 5.

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Latest news

All news
  • PLACEHOLDER

    Oct 2026

    Winter energy help applications now open

    Families can now apply for help with heating costs this winter.

  • PLACEHOLDER

    Sep 2026

    New Head Start classroom opens

    A new classroom means more seats for local preschoolers.

  • PLACEHOLDER

    Aug 2026

    Job fair brings 30 local employers

    Hundreds of job seekers met employers at our summer job fair.

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Contact us

Call (570) 963-6836 or send us a message.

Visit us

123 Wyoming Ave, Suite 311, Scranton, PA 18503

Office hours

Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PMPLACEHOLDER
Call (570) 963-6836