Senator Marty Flynn Announces More Than $780,000 for Family Literacy Direct Service Grants in Northeastern Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA – June 13, 2025 − State Senator Marty Flynn today announced that two community-based education organizations in Northeastern Pennsylvania, United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania and Luzerne County Community College, have been awarded a combined total of $781,200 through the Family Literacy Direct Service Grant program administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education
“This grant empowers both generations by making education a shared experience,” said Senator Marty Flynn. “Parents have the opportunity to return to the classroom, while their children begin their own educational journey with a strong foundation. These are the kinds of investments that lift up entire communities and create lasting pathways to opportunity.”
The funding will support literacy programs that help parents and caregivers strengthen their reading, writing, and workforce skills while also promoting early childhood education for their children. These services are designed to uplift entire families as a unit, improve educational outcomes, and increase access to economic mobility.
This grant is part of a statewide investment of more than $3.6 million to expand access to family literacy services across Pennsylvania. Since taking office, the Shapiro Administration has dedicated over $10.6 million to support these programs. The Governor’s proposed 2025–26 budget includes a request for an additional $6 million in adult and family literacy funding.
Institutions receiving the Family Literacy Direct Service Grant include:
Lackawanna County:
- United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania, $403,000
- To support adult and family literacy education including reading and writing skill development, early childhood learning, and parent education services.
Luzerne County:
- Luzerne County Community College, $378,200
- To provide comprehensive family literacy programming that integrates adult education, early learning, and parent-child engagement activities.