World Elder Abuse Awareness Day events planned in Lackawanna County
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day events planned in Lackawanna County
SCRANTON, Pa. — World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is an international observance created by the United Nations and the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse. Activities are planned in Lackawanna County on Monday, June 15, 2026.
Purple pinwheels will be sold for $1 each to benefit the Older Adult Advocacy Center and support the dignity, safety and respect of older adults. To purchase a pinwheel, email c.miller@telespond.org, fioreK@lackawannacounty.org or use Venmo @Kristina-Fiore-3.
Pinwheels will be installed at the Lackawanna County Courthouse Square, 200 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, on Monday, June 15, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Lackawanna County is coordinating the event with the Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging and Telespond Senior Services. The pinwheel placement will occur on the Linden Street side of the courthouse, at 200 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, Pa. 18503.
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