FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 20, 2025 Afree Foundation Awarded State Digital Connectivity Grant to Expand Youth Tech Access Across NEPA Scranton, PA Afree Foundation has been selected as one of several regional recipients of Pennsylvania’s Digital Connectivity Technology Grants, announced by Senator Marty Flynn this week. The Foundation was awarded 90 laptops, valued at $270,000, as part of a statewide initiative […]
The community garden at 1818 Jackson St in Scranton, PA holds profound importance as the only Black-run community garden in all of Northeast Pennsylvania, making it a rare and powerful example of Black environmental leadership in the region. In a part of the state where Black-led land stewardship and food justice initiatives are nearly nonexistent, this garden serves as a […]
Including a healthcare component within the Afree mixed-use building’s community center is vital because it brings essential health services directly into the heart of the community, eliminating barriers like transportation, cost, and access. Many Black and underserved communities face systemic healthcare disparities, from chronic illness to mental health stigma, and local, accessible care helps close these gaps. Health kiosks and […]
Teaching SCHEMA (Science, Conservation, Health, Engineering, Math, and Art) in the Black community is essential because it equips individuals with the tools to understand, shape, and sustain their world. These fields are at the core of addressing critical issues like environmental justice, health disparities, economic inequality, and technological underrepresentation. Science and health education help dismantle medical biases and improve wellness […]
Join us this Black Philanthropy Month in supporting the Afree Foundation’s mission to build resilient, green affordable housing powered by clean energy and innovative technology. Your donation directly fuels our efforts to create sustainable communities, deploy smart energy solutions, and empower underserved families with access to safe, efficient homes. In addition to housing, your support helps remove other critical barriers […]