04/16/2026
Honesdale Borough officials hosted the initial community meeting of agencies, churches, and non-profit organizations to discuss homelessness in the Borough. Those attending shared efforts and programs that currently exist and suggested both short term and long term goals and objectives. Subsequent meetings will formalize the mission of the group and include planning fundraising including grant writing and direct communication. The meeting was conducted at the Park Street Complex, Honesdale on April 14, 2026.
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Shown, left to right, are Margarete Zalon and Barbara Roman, Wayne County Voices; Stacey Mizwinski, Wayne County Housing; James Pettinato, Wayne Memorial; Tiffany Rogers, Council President; Linda O’Hara, PA Rep. Jonathan Fritz; Derek Williams, Mayor; Jason Newbon, Kendra Nelson, and Kevin Kundratic, Honesdale Borough, Michelle Leunes, local business owner; Angela Bassani and Stephanie Miller, United Way of Lackawanna County; Rev. Joe Sudano, Grace Episcopal Church, Rev. Jonathan Banks, Honesdale Ministerium; Ryan Williams, Nobody Wayne; and Rev. Adam Reinhardt, St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church