Waymart Staff Deliver Pizza to Veterans Shelter

SCI Waymart Superintendent Kevin Ransom, Deputy Bobbie Bassett, CHCA Desiree Hartman, Deputy Joseph Grillo, CCPM David Gorman and CSA Christine Altemier delivered "Little Caesars" pizza and visited St. Francis Commons Veterans Shelter for homeless veterans, in Scranton, February 27.  Steve Nocilla, Director of Housing & Residential, was thrilled to give them a guided tour along with Ryan Pollock, Veteran Program Director.  This program has been in existence for 29 years and this is their third location, the new location is a brand-new construction. The shelter houses 30 veterans, one of which is female, and the veterans can have one emotional support pet. Currently three dogs have homes there with a veteran. This is an 18-month program that offers therapy, has recreational facilities and even has a garden where they grow their own vegetables.  A spring visit will be planned for a cookout.