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On a Saturday in June three years ago, a small group gathered at Connell Park in Scranton to join in a novel approach to community health: “Walk with a Doc.” After a short talk by family physician Darlene Dunay, the group headed to a nearby stand of woods to walk around the park and an old football field. Although Dr. Dunay talked to the group informally about keys to eating better, the main conversation that day was that no one knew these wooded paths were there! And it's so

At Valley In Motion, we learn from our partners and peers across the country and directly apply that knowledge to our work at home. Collaboration is a hallmark of VIM’s approach to carrying out our mission to build quality of life in the Lackawanna Valley.  Last November, VIM had the honor of being invited to participate in a national forum exploring the powerful intersection of parks, green space, and public housing. Common Yards: Green Space and Public Housing Reimagined ,

Forest City Mural Project   The Borough of Forest City and its nonprofit partner, Valley In Motion, look to brighten downtown with murals that strengthen Forest City as an Outdoor Town. Valley In Motion is looking for multiple artists to paint mostly small murals at up to nine selected sites, ranging from 60 to 600 square feet in size.  The deadline to apply for this project is Sunday, March 15, by midnight.   This project will have a two-step process.   A mural committee wil

Lessons learned from "Common Yards," a national forum exploring outdoor recreation at public housing developments.  

For years, Valley in Motion has been showing up in communities across the Lackawanna Valley—sparking creativity, strengthening neighborhoods, and helping residents shape the places they call home. Along the way, their work has been featured regularly in local news, celebrating everything from trail projects and public art to wellness events and large-scale community gatherings. Below is a collection of those media moments, highlighting the many ways VIM continues to move our

Valley In Motion is proud to support Carbondale in Pennsylvania’s Blueprint Communities initiative.

Valley In Motion Celebrates National Walk to a Park Day with JFK Elementary Students and Mayor Cognetti