"CEBA's Giving Tree Symbolizes There Is Strength In Numbers"

Be a Part of History and Get Your Leaf Today

The Center for Education, Business & Arts will showcase a Giving Tree in the main lobby of the new building located on North Main Street, Shenandoah. This gorgeous art-like structure will feature leaves and acorns featuring the names of everyone who donated to this historical project.

"The Giving Tree symbolizes there is truly strength in numbers," said Mary Luscavage, DSI Board Secretary. "Thank you to everyone who has helped fill our tree."

For more information about CEBA, and to donate, scan the QR code above, visit downtownshenandoah.com or discoverceba.com.

Luzerne Schuylkill Earn To Offer Services in Shenandoah's CEBA

The Center for Education Business & Arts is a community and innovation center with a mission to improve lives and revitalize our communities. This soon-to-open Shenandoah anchor aims to breathe new life into Northern Schuylkill County.

CEBA's Impressive Organizations Offer Much Needed Services & Resources

CEBA will be the new home for Downtown Shenandoah, Inc., a nonprofit organization that has successfully provided resources and services to Main Street revitalization. Primary Health Network is moving from its current Shenandoah location to continue and expand and offer high-quality, patient-centered care. The state-of-the-art "Ted and Jean Twardzik Memorial Kitchen" will serve budding entrepreneurs, home-based businesses, and small restaurants who want to start and expand their services. It will also serve as an educational kitchen for healthy eating and cooking classes. The multi-purpose event center is a space for a variety of community events, from team-building programs and career fairs, to celebrations and social gatherings. The Penn State classroom will serve as an extension to Penn State Schuylkill. As you can see, CEBA's impressive organizations will offer much-needed services and resources to our community.

Luzerne Schuylkill Earn Joins CEBA

We're also thrilled to announce that the Luzerne/Schuylkill County Earn (Employment, Advancement and Retention Network) will provide services in the CEBA building. Part of PA CareerLink Schuylkill County, this program helps public assistance recipients gain skills and provides resources to help them find jobs. EDSI works with multiple organizations and is “committed to helping great companies train and retain great people.”

Looking Forward to Success Stories

"We look forward to countless success stories that will result from the EARN program's presence in The Center for Education, Business & Arts," said Mary Luscavage, DSI Executive Director. "We look forward to working with all our CEBA partners to improve lives, assist our community members, and transform Northern Schuylkill County," she added.

Programs Designed For Education, Entrepreneurship, and Empowerment

CEBA Progress Shared At Recent Schuylkill County HIVE Meeting

Pictured above, Karen Kenderdine discusses CEBA progress at a recent Schuylkill County HIVE meeting

Karen Kenderdine, DSI President and Treasurer, was recently invited to speak during a March Schuylkill County HIVE meeting whose agenda focused on "community celebration." Becky Woods, Director of Marketing and Programs for the Schuylkill United Way and Hive Coordinator, explained, "It’s easy to complain and criticize and get bogged down by the challenges and barriers communities face. We want to shift the focus to the hard work people and communities are doing to bring good to their neighborhoods. Our goal today is to celebrate good work, maybe inspire a few ideas, and connect with other Schuylkill Countians who want to work together toward stronger neighborhoods," Woods added.

During Karen's presentation, she said the CEBA building will bring much-needed resources, space, and services to Northern Schuylkill County. " She explained that multiple people, friends, colleagues, community leaders, and numerous partners helped DSI make this project a reality. "Our goal for CEBA is to help people be the best they can be," she added.

In addition to her CEBA presentation, Laura Hoppes, Coordinator, Schuylkill IU 29 Lifelong Learning Center, where the meeting was held, shared about the new Lifelong Learning Center facility and the multiple services it offers. Mandy Fitzpatrick, Executive Director of Schuylkill Connects, discussed Schuylkill Haven's walkability improvement program, and Micah Gurskey, Tamaqua Area Community Partnership, updated the group on Tamaqua's Choose Happiness efforts.

Save The 2026 Dates

Good things are coming in 2026. Mark Your Calendars & Save The Dates

• Picture Perfect Lottery Calendar: Selling Now at the DSi office
• Kielbasi Festival & Heritage Day: Saturday, May 16: Now Accepting Vendor Applications Now@ dsi@downtownshenandoahinc.com and 570-462-2060
• Annual Golf Outing: Friday, June 19
• Coal Cracker Christmas: Friday, November 27

More to come...stay tuned!

Souchuck Lumber Closing Its Doors

"Shenandoah has been very supportive to our business all these years"

Pictured above is Glenn Souchuck, owner Souchuck Lumber and DSI Board member outside the iconic lumber and retail store. Thanks to Kaylee Lindenmuth and the Shenandoah Sentinel for sharing this story and photo with DSI. All the best in your retirement, Glenn!

Souchuck Lumber is closing its doors. A staple of Shenandoah’s business community is leaving behind a legacy larger than the lumber and wares they sold.

Glenn Souchuck, second-generation owner of the business, told the Shenandoah Sentinel that the building is sold, and inventory is being liquidated.

“It’s time,” Souchuck said of retirement. “I’m going to miss it. I’ve been coming to work here for 43 years, every day, so it’s going to be a change. The community has been wonderful, very supportive. Shenandoah has been very supportive to our business all these years.”

“Made a lot of friends, not just customers, a lot of them became family friends,” he added.

The article continued to share that in a letter to customers, Glenn wrote, “it has been my privilege to work alongside my family, especially my brother Ted, and to continue the tradition that began so many years ago. What started as a family adventure grew into something much more – a place where friendships were formed, memories were made, and the community became an extension of our family.” Read the entire article here.

Everyone at DSI wishes Glenn the very best and to enjoy this new and exciting chapter...retirement.

Picture Perfect Lottery Fundraiser Going On Right Now!

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Our popular Picture Perfect Lottery Calendar is back for 2026! Multiple PA Lottery scratch off tickets and a $100 bill tucked into one beautiful frame could be yours! Stop by the DSI Office for your entries. Share the fun and purchase entries for your family and friends, too!

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