The Luzerne County Community College chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) recently hosted a presentation by Kristen Topolski, shelter director at Ruthâ??s Place.
Toploski spoke about services offered at Ruthâ??s Place.
Shown are, from left, first row, seated -- Mary Sullivan, Swoyersville, director, student life and athletics, LCCC; Haley Perry, Plymouth; Jessica Difrenza, Edwardsville, president, NOW; Danielle Kazmierczak, Dunmore, vice president, NOW; and Andrea Pabon, Kingston.
Second row, seated -- Rita Biggers, Mountain Top, resident advisor, Ruthâ??s Place; Crystal Williams, Pittston, student intern, Ruthâ??s Place; Catherine Heverline, Wilkes-Barre, Ruthâ??s Place; and Frank Owens, Hunlock Creek.
Third row, standing -- Kristen Topolski, Drums, guest speaker; Sally A. Healey, Wilkes-Barre, advisor, NOW; Wilber Alfonseca, Wilkes-Barre; Alex Miscannon, Shenandoah; Carletta Walker, Wilkes-Barre, Ruthâ??s Place; Rachel Kashuba, Pittston; Casandra Leschinsky, Pittston; Glenda Race, Wilkes-Barre; Lindsay Migliacco, Swoyersville; and Mariah Murray, Gouldsboro.