2019 Annual Report

Dream Makers

KenCrest 2019 Annual Report

By

the Numbers | Program Data

Number of people employed at KenCrest

12,689

Number of people served at KenCrest

2,499

912

Number of children in Early Learning Centers

Number of children served in Early Intervention services

663

8,978

Number of individuals living in various Community Living options

102

Number of trips taken by adults we support 265

Number of people served in Community Participation Day programs

Number of people we serve who secured competitive employment 316

Locations where KenCrest provides services

A Message from our CEO | Dream Makers

John Lennon once said,

“A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality.”

As I think about this bit of wisdom from the late music icon, I find myself marveling at how very true it is…especially here at KenCrest.

It’s no accident that a vital part of our mission is to empower dreams. We know the importance of having dreams…of setting goals to achieve…of having plans to look forward to. We know that dreams help to create a life full of meaning and joy. We also know that dreams are for everyone, regardless of age or abilities.

As you turn the pages of this report, you’ll see that dream makers play a variety of roles—from dedicated service providers to hopeful individuals to generous corporations. You’ll learn about the early intervention services that two-year-old Evie receives from KenCrest. Evie works toward a brighter tomorrow with the support of her mother, a team of specialists, and a special instructor—all of whom play a vital role in shaping Evie’s dreams for her future by providing her with better communication skills and a greater ease in performing daily activities.

The story of Maxine and Barbara, long-time friends and housemates in their 80s who reside at a KenCrest community living home, will inspire and amaze you.

With a shared love of bowling, these two women use adaptive technology to light up the lanes and bring home trophies for their stellar efforts. With the dream of winning another game, league, or tournament always in mind, Maxine and Barbara never let anything—including their wheelchairs—prevent them from living their best lives.

You’ll also read about the dedication of our longstanding partner in early childhood development and care, PNC Bank. In April 2019, the PNC Grow Up Great ® program celebrated its 15th anniversary of supporting high-quality early learning for young children, including those who attend our early learning centers in Philadelphia. With $500 million invested in this initiative across the country, PNC enables young minds to dream big.

You may say I’m a dreamer, but at KenCrest, I can assure you that I’m not the only one. So many of you have played an important role in making the dreams of those we serve come true, and for that, we are most grateful. I hope you’ll continue to work beside us as we empower others to imagine, to hope, and of course, to dream.

In your service,

Marian Baldini President and CEO

Evie | Dreaming of a Happy Future

In her two short years of life, Evie has experienced more than her share of difficulties.

Before Evie was born, she was diagnosed with a heart condition and Down syndrome, which causes developmental and physical growth delays. Her mother Tina knew that there would be many challenges ahead for her unborn child, but she prepared herself as best she could. Within five days of her birth, the doctors discovered that Evie had a blocked intestine and needed surgery at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

“We knew about her heart and the Down syndrome, but the blocked intestine was a surprise,” said Tina. “When Evie was about a month-and-a-half old, I requested the same physical therapist through KenCrest that helped my sister’s children. Evie needed to strengthen her body for the heart surgery that followed at six months. Then, four days after her heart surgery, Evie needed another operation when the stitching came undone.”

In addition to the physical therapy, Evie began receiving occupational therapy services after her heart surgeries in order to move her from a feeding tube to

being able to take a bottle. When Evie turned one year old, she also started speech therapy.

Fast forward one year, and Evie is flourishing with her team of caring therapists and a special instructor through KenCrest. She’s learning to use sign language, do mouth exercises, sing songs, and repeat sounds and words. She eats meals by herself and drinks from a cup. She puts puzzles together, learns how to play with toys and hold crayons properly, and puts her baby doll to sleep. And to her physical therapist’s delight, Evie is almost walking.

“She’s making the progress that the therapists like to see,” said Tina. “They have her working on being able to focus—using toys and tools for their actual purpose and seeing tasks through to the end. To see how much progress she’s made in the last six months is amazing, and Evie is always happy to see the therapists. They really care and want what’s best for Evie, and I’ve never felt alone or stuck…they are always there to help me,” Tina added.

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Susanna, Evie’s speech therapist, is thrilled with the advancement in Evie’s communication skills.

“Evie’s progress in her use of words and signs is so awesome,” said Susanna. “Her mom is a wonderful role model who uses strategies during play as well as during their daily routines to give Evie the confidence she needs to be a superstar!”

From the very start of Evie’s therapy, Tina has had one dream for her little girl: to be happy. With the help of the KenCrest team, Evie engages with people, talks and jibber-jabbers often, and enjoys learning.

“I don’t expect Evie to be able to do everything right away, but I’m so happy that she has support from KenCrest,” said Tina. “Things will take time, but we’ll get there eventually. Evie is a very special girl and the most amazing blessing to everyone she comes in contact with. I just want her to be happy and know that she can do whatever she wants to do.”

“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.”

— Walt Disney

$100,000 and above

Pew Charitable Trusts

William Penn Foundation

$25,000 – $99,000

AmerisourceBergen

Barra Foundation

Lincoln Investment

McLean Contributionship

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

Philadelphia Insurance Companies

Public Health Management Corporation

Vanguard Group

$10,000 – $24,999

Marian Baldini & Larry Filtz

BB&T

Jerry & Sally Beil

CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services Inc.

KeyBank

Lutheran Charities

Mazars USA LLP

PNC Foundation

Stanley’s Hardware

Jan & Susan Stefanski

The Charter Foundation

The Philadelphia Foundation

US Medical Staffing, Inc.

van Ameringen Foundation

$5,000 – $9,999

Arlington Heritage Group

Barbara & James Beach

James & Mary Jane

Brenneman

Randall & Shannon Brown

Bryner Chevrolet

Elizabeth & James Clarke

Elwyn Specialty Care

Gail & Frank Guthridge

Scott & Susan Miller

At Christmastime, the Bloom Consort performs each year at the Christ’s Lutheran Church in Orefield, PA, to benefit KenCrest’s Rod Hibbard fund for staff emergencies. KenCrest’s roots are founded in the Lutheran tradition, and we remain connected to the Lutheran Services in America today.

Lily Foundation Miller, Turetsky, Rule & McLennan, PC

Mill Spring Foundation

My Dad’s Flooring America NFP

Pincus Family Foundation PNC

Primex Garden Center

Dennis & Vicki Shortall UGI Utilities, Inc.

Willits Pharmacy Services, Inc.

$2,500 – $4,999 Bryn Mawr Trust

Child Development Foundation

CLX Logistics

Angela & Colin Dougherty

Dow Foundation

Heidi & William Gerhardt

Charles W. Horn III IES Engineers

Joan Marie Hanley & Mary Ellen Mahan

Patrick Methven

Montgomery County Foundation — MBF Center Fund

St. Peter’s Thrift Shop

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church — Ardmore

Tierpoint

Michael Wiley

$1,000 – $2,499

Abriola Company

Aetna

American Heritage Federal Credit Union

Angler West Consultants

Anonymous (2)

AT&T Corporate Business Solutions

Julie Bartl

Maureen & Scott Engle

Fidelity Burglar & Fire Alarm

Fidelity Charitable

Joseph & Susan Flood

Gabelsville Athletic Association

Deborah & Thomas Grace

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church — Royersford

Brian & Melissa Halligan

Carol Hammarberg

Natelle & Richard Hughey, Jr.

Inperium, Inc.

Interstate Fleets

JDB Service Group

Rosemarie & Thomas Kehoe

Kronos

Laura Solomon & Associates

Laurus Search & Staffing

Robert D. Mandik

Tonia McNeal

Kevin & Margaret McKelvey

Mary Anne Belisario

Leigh Anne & Steven Bell

BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.

Joseph Bondiskey

Melanie Brennan

Larry & Loyce Brown

Linda & Robert Bugden

Amy & Richard Burnfield

Carole L. Chapin

Carson Painting

Christ’s Lutheran Church — Oreland

Tony Consoli

Richard D’Alessio

Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation

Katie & Kevin Dougher

Mary Dunn

Eastern Alliance Insurance Group

Endurance Real Estate Group

Southeastern Pennsylvania

Synod, ELCA

St. Peter Lutheran Church — Philadelphia

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church — North Wales

Stratix Systems, Inc.

Trinity Lutheran Church — Lansdale

Barbara & Todd Vanett

James & Linda Van Horn

Charles & Donna Vaselaar

$500 – $999

A. Abramson Tire Company

Alvare Associates, Inc.

Juan Arboleda

Artex Risk Solutions

Avenue United Methodist Women — Delaware

Ms. Rachael Balascak

BBD, LLP

Martin Belisario

Merrill Lynch — Frohner Engle Group

Messa and Associates, P.C.

Montgomery

County Foundation — Ted Oerkvitz Fund

Kendra & Mike Muscella

Netsmart Technologies

Barbara & Steve Van Osten

Philadelphia Activities Fund

Eric & Michelle Rahe

Ray’s Appliances

Reformation Lutheran Church — Media

Ricoh

Roxborough/Manayunk Lioness Club

Salmon, Ricchezza, Singer & Turchi, LLP

Doris Schoener

Michael & Pam Schuessler

Sea Glass Fine Art

Photography

Jonmichael Daly

Mariel Filtz

E. Stephen & Jo Ann Finkbiner

Marj Fitzpatrick

Arthur J. Frohner

Emily & Jeff Garrett

D. Michael & Peg Gregoire

James & Mallary Hatch

The Rev. Kay & James Hollinger

Jon Miller Homes

Margaret Howley

ISG Office Concepts

The Rev. Harvey Davis & Sally Kennedy

Timothy Kirk

Timothy Koenig

Lance A. Berger & Associates

Liberty Lutheran Services

LyondellBasell

Sheetal Manglani

Blue Bell Country Club

Elaine & Stephen Brenneman

Holly Chakmakjian

Christ Lutheran Church — Harleysville

Maryanne Cirigliano

Lisa & Steve Bonitatibus

McGrath Systems

Keith & Sue Muehleisen

Catherine Nold

Julrena & Sean Outen

Matthew & Matthew Pedicino

Ann Marie Pendleton

Pfizer

Paul Ambrose Purcell

Christine Raftovich

David & Margaret Rothenberger

Kimberly Quinn

Dianne Salter

Selective Insurance Company of America

Dominic Serianni

The Rev. Alina Gayeuski & Daniel Smith

Strategic Risk Solutions

St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church — Feasterville

James & Marta Storm

TBSI Consulting

Thrivent Choice

Wanda Trent

Trinity Lutheran Church — Lansdale

Brian Skinner and Barbara Vanett

Catherine DeGroot & Miguel Velez

Lynda & Richard Wolff

Leslie & Matthew Yunaska

$250 – $499

Karyn & Raymond Arcario

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Maxine and Barbara, ages 86 and 80, respectively, have been friends and housemates for longer than either of them can remember.

From an independent living facility in Philadelphia to a residence owned by Lynch Homes in 1992 (which was acquired by KenCrest) to their current home in Roslyn, PA, Maxine and Barbara have spent decades together. In spite of their age, these ladies show few signs of slowing down, as they actively take part in their community, go shopping, travel, attend the same church each Sunday in Philadelphia as they have since 1985, and enjoy their favorite pastime—bowling.

Since the age of 13, Maxine has loved to bowl. But it wasn’t until she met Lylian, who was the Director of Recreation Services at the former United Cerebral

Palsy of Philadelphia, that Maxine really learned how to participate in the sport with adaptive technology.

“Bowling from a wheelchair can be challenging, but I taught Maxine the art behind using adaptive equipment so that she could bowl,” said Lylian. “Then she got Barbara interested in the sport as well. Both ladies use an aluminum ramp. Then they are handed their ball, and they adjust the ball to line up with markings that indicate where the ball will travel down the lane. For more than 30 years, these ladies have competed and done very, very well.”

Maxine and Barbara travel into Philadelphia two Saturdays each month from September through May to take part in a league that Lylian now runs for seniors with disabilities at Erie Lanes. KenCrest staff support and cheer on Maxine and Barbara when they go bowling, while Lylian and program volunteers assist with the ramps and ball retrieval. The league wraps up each May with a tournament before taking a summer break. With their adaptive ramps to guide them, these ladies skillfully rack up strikes and spares.

If there were any doubt about the love and dedication that these ladies have for their sport, it can be put to rest quickly by tallying their awards. With almost 100 trophies between them, Maxine and Barbara proudly display 17 pieces of their well-earned hardware around their living room (the rest reside in a closet). Maxine, who purchased her own ball with her name on it, has traveled to places like Connecticut to compete on a national level many times, bringing home multiple gold, silver, and bronze medals.

“The staff at KenCrest takes me to the bowling alley because they know that bowling is my favorite sport,” said Maxine. “It’s nice living here…I get to do whatever I like to do.”

In the spring of 2019, Maxine won another first place trophy in her division at the end-of-year tournament

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”

— Eleanor Roosevelt

at Erie Lanes with a game-high score of 215 and a two-game total of 323. Barbara took third place with a total of 208.

“These ladies are excellent bowlers,” said Juanita, the lead staff member in their residence. “Maxine kept getting strikes and spares, and everyone was clapping for her and giving her hugs. It was quite a day.”

When asked about the role KenCrest plays in helping her to achieve her dream of continuing to participate in the sport she enjoys, Barbara expressed how grateful she is for KenCrest.

“They take me bowling, they sign me up to play, and they pay for it,” said Barbara. “I like bowling a lot. I didn’t win last year, but Maxine won first place and she said it was both of ours [the trophy]. This year, I won third place, and I was so happy.”

Maxine

Accolades | at KenCrest

PRIDE Award Winners: Representing KenCrest’s Values

Positive Approaches

Stephanie Garrett – Employment Services

Empowering people through praise, creating a positive environment, establishing respect, supporting others, maintaining a positive attitude during challenging situations, and building each person’s unique gifts.

reaching Higher

Lynne Johnson, Lead Direct Service Provider

Stretching beyond current ideas, showing ingenuity, searching for alternatives, embracing change, and developing new solutions to problems.

Inclusion

Bendu Zoryeah – Personal Support Network

Fostering a sense of community in the workplace, inspiring team efforts, ensuring that the people we support are included, and ensuring families and community members are included.

Discovery

Kadiatou Barry – Regional Program Manager

Working to get to the heart of a challenge, determining the root cause of a problem, fostering collaboration, learning from others how they have approached a problem, and loving to learn.

Excellence

in leadership

Tamika Bennett – Program Manager

Demonstrating leadership in the job regardless of position or job title, motivating others to achieve goals, taking on leadership roles, inspiring shared vision, challenging the status quo, and serving as a role model.

Congratulations!

Kellie Smith PA Community Living

Received the William J. Nolan Advocacy Award in recognition of advocating for the community, clients, and their families.

Vicky Tyler Accounting

Received the Siebott-Hibbard Award in memory of Marylyn Siebott and Rod Hibbard, two cherished former leaders of KenCrest, who championed staff support, achievement, and career development.

Carol Hammarberg Development

Received the Sister Grace Jones Award, the organization’s most esteemed award, named after KenCrest’s most tenacious Executive Director who did not take “no” for an answer in matters of dedication and service.

Donors

| 2019 continued from page 5

Margaret Bamford

Cammie Benford

Beverly and Bob Bortz

Mike Bonesteel

Dennis Bower

Alexandra Bretschneider

Bonnie & Hal Davidow

Denise & Gary Clofine

Mary E. Conrad

Ellen & Tom Conroy

Sam Cravero

Barry Davis & Cathy Schappert

Anthony Destra

Katie Dickason

Bernard & Mary Duffy

Chris Dunton

Katie & Robert Eaddy

Alan & Linda Eickhoff

Katie & Tim Fenningham

Susan E. Fullerton

Jessica Pritchard & Mark Gibbons

Barry Gresh

Judith Guise

Andrew Harrington

Ellen Gray & Alan Heavens

Nancy Hendrickson

Janet Himmelreich

Doug & Michele Himmelreich

Chris and Terri Hopkins

Yong Park

Pathways

Peace Tohickon Lutheran Church - Perkasie

Matthew Pennypacker

Eileen & William Pollick

George & Kathryn Pokalo

Krisztina & Robert Powell

Joyce & Robert Reiss

Carl & Lisa Rich

Gina Russo

Lucy Sanvitale

Bill & Rosemary Holland

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church — Narberth

Kelly Ann Houlihan

John & Melissa Howe

Kris & Richard Hughey

Burton & Helen Laman

Charlet & Hugh Lafferty

Donna & Roy Johnson

Mark & Susan Kane

Paul Hisem & Colleen Kelly

Mark Kiczek

David & Susan Kreno

Joseph Kresky

Aurora Kripa

Denise Lamlin

Robert Landgraf

Virginia Loven

Joseph Lyons

Tim Malarkey

Catherine & James Malatack

Nancy Marchese

Mat’s Pharmacy and Medical Supply

James & Jennifer McGarvey

Michael McPartland

Joseph McSorley, Jr.

Andrew Merrell

Judith Miller

Normandy Farm Hotel & Conference Center

Nina Occhiolini

Claire & Donald Alderfer

AmazonSmile Foundation

Ambler Beverage Exchange

Jennifer Anand

Anne Andersen

Anonymous (4)

Jack & Mary Lou

Archambault

Carol & Paul Arnesman

A Tutti Pizza

Robert G. Bailey

Jeanne & William Baker

RuthAnn S. Schell

Ethel Serianni

Jeanette M. Shurow

Marie Simpson

Elmina & Kenneth Stewart

Lisa M. Stiefel

Lauren Tilghman

Tuscarora Intermediate Unit No. 11

Jennifer & Seth Van Aken

George Vermeire

VL Ventures LLC

Walker Lodge 306 IOOF

Paula Davis West & Wayne West

Bruce and Donna White

Angela & David Williams, Jr. Wistex Company LLC

Edward Greer & Melinda Wolff

Maureen Quinn & Chris Yamamoto

Erfan Zoghi

$50– $249

Ascension United Church of Christ — Jeffersonville

Act II Playhouse

Greg & Roseann Adamo

Christine Adams

Adventure Aquarium

Maame Afia Baah

Sabina Baker-Tegeder

Augustine Barbalace

Janet & Ralph Barndt

Lawrence & Vanessa Barron

Patricia Baskerville

Dorothea Bater

Gregory & Patricia Beach

Tracey Beasley

Linda & Paul Beck

Monica Behum

Elizabeth Beil

Alton Beliford

Linda & Paul Belinsky

Susan Morrison Bellamy

Joyce Benfield

Rosaida Benitez

Virginia Benner

Deedee Bennett

Bertucci’s — Plymouth Meeting

Bertucci’s Corporation

Scott Binsfeld

Kim Blodgett

Joanne & Vern Blunk

Aram & Linda Bohdjelian

Bobby & Kathleen Bohrer

Wendy & Wesley Bonn

Boscov’s Department Store

Sheryl Bouie

Norma Lee Bradley

Brent Brady

Donors | 2019 continued from page 9

Henry & Rita Brady

Dominique Broaddus

Carl & Nancy Bruhns

Cherie Brummans

Linda Bucher

Milton Cannan

Anna Marie Capone

Rosa Carlo

Dean & Marilee Cassidy

Carol Cenci

Charles Diliberto Plumbing and Heating, Inc.

Deborah & Kenneth Chiarello

CinCin Restaurant

Matt Clark

Ave Maria Cleary

Herta Clements

Marla & Richard Cohen

Cheryl Cohen

Gale Collins

Lloyd Combs

David & Theresa Condon

Carol & Sean Connell

Regina “Ginny” Conway

Chastity Cook

Brekala Cooper

Dominic & Roberta Costa

Angelica & Kent Cprek

Jim Crawford

Crayola Experience

Donna & Howard Creely

Sheena Crumpler

Steve & Susan Cunningham

Marcia Berner &

Charles Dallas

Lonnie Davis

Heather Davis-Stukes

Doris Davis-Whitely

Larry Deitrick

Tiffany DeRohn

Melissa DiSipio

Robert Doherty

Dianne & Ronald Dorn

Dorney Park & Wildwater

Kingdom

Denise & Joseph Dougher

Bernadette & Gary Dougherty

Mary Doughty

Lisa Douglass

Nancy Drye

Don & Susan Duckwitz

Sherry Durante

E.R. Rhodes & Son, Inc.

Gloria Eichner

Freddie Elliott

Eric Espinosa & Patricia Smyth-Espinosa

Francois Evans

Yontaya Everett

Marilyn Everling

Facenda Whitaker Lanes

Erin Fadako

Alicemarie Fernley

Diane & Mickey Finn

Anne & Brian Fisch

Kevin Fitzpatrick

David Focht

Fogo de Chao

Fausto Fontil

Kate & Tim Galbally

Eileen & Richard Ghenn

Gail & Michael Gilmartin

Nick & Peggy Gomez

Good Works Team

Richard Gordon

Amy & Joey Gordon

Faith Gordon-Mazur

Caesar & Sue Gorski

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church — Pottstown

Grace Lutheran Church — Hatfield

Adrian & Carol Grimm

Pete Gudzak

Hayley P. Guthridge

Joshua & Taryn Guthridge

Benjamin Hall

Darlene Hammond

D. Bruce & Rosemary Hanes

Barbara B. Hannon

Mike Hart

Cheryl & Michael Hassett

Roger Haufe

Kimberly Heffner

John & Norita Heim

Mark Heimberger

Dave & Sally Helms

Deborah J. Henninger

Regina Hickman

Vivian Hirschfeld

Joe Hoban

Maria & Robert Holland

Immanuel Lutheran Church — Somerton

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant

Dalia Jakas

Greglia James

Kelly Jensen

Ann E. Johnson

Barry & Lois Johnston

Josie Jones

Reeshemah Jones

Erica Jordan

Dorothy Judd

Kristina Juliano

Ann Marie & Joseph Kachinski

Paula Ritchie Kadel

Janet Kalkstein

Yusufu Kallon

Kymme & Steven Kaufman

Suzanne Keffer

Catharine K. Keim

Barbara & John Joseph Kelly

Kimberton Wholesale Foods

Bonnie & Ted Knauss

Walter Knighton

Barbara & Nick Kochard

Constance Kowalski

Cathy & Rich Krauss

Peter Krill & Linda Robinson

Donna LaBes

Ladies Guild of Immanuel

Lutheran Church —

Philadelphia

Judith Lamb

Jan & Roger Langlois

Jeanne Lee & Robert Wilkinson

Linda Leroux

Catherine & Thomas Lever

Stephanie Lewis

Life Tree Pharmacy Services

Phyllis Linn

Maryann Littlefield

Loop Yarn

Mary Ann Macko

Mamta Maini

Angela Marshall

Kathy Marston

Patricia & Steve Martin

John & Karen Masarone

Diane Massey

Angela & Joseph Masterson

Harry Mazurek & Susan

Shilcrat

Jim & Rita McClurken

Mary & Robert McDermott

Kevin McDermott

Bruce McDonald

Emmett & Jaime McGowen

Joseph McGuire

Erin & Matt McKee

Kevin & Theresa Mehalick

Kathleen & Paul Miller

Linda M. Millevoi

Neil Model

Anthony Mongeluzo

Samuel Montanez

Suzanne M. Moore

Austen Mouning

Lee Nestel

volunteering at KenCrest | Making Dreams a Reality

One of the best ways to learn about KenCrest’s mission, and more importantly the people we support, is to volunteer at one of our programs. Throughout the year, KenCrest welcomes groups and individuals who want to make an impact in their communities. In the process, these volunteers are able to interact with those we serve and their staff, learning about their day-to-day lives and what is important to them.

In partnership with BB&T and their volunteer initiative, BB&T Lighthouse Project, one of our community living homes in Philadelphia received a garden makeover this spring. A hardworking group provided shrubs, rose bushes, flowers, and all the mulch and tools needed to bring the small, white home to life on the outside. The crew spent hours

cutting out beds, as well as arranging and planting flowers along the house, but the highlight of the day was sharing pizza with the consumers and staff at the house! Volunteers were able to learn about their daily routines, interests, and how they planned to water and care for the plants.

Thank you, BB&T, for your hard work and treating our KenCrest family as your own!

A Special thank you

“A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work.”

— Colin Powell

Thank you to all of our volunteers who have helped to enhance our programs and spend time with those we support this year:

• BB&T Lighthouse Project

• Davisville Church

• The Dow Chemical Company

• Jon Miller Homes

• Hershey’s Mill Community

• Kathleen Bohrer

• Mazars USA

• Moravian College

• Jodine Oquendo

• Pfizer

• PNC

• PW Campbell

• Craig Weber

• Pastor Dave Akers

BB&T volunteers spruced up a KenCrest community living home.

For ten years, KenCrest has partnered with local businesses and organizations to help young adults ages 17-21 gain valuable work experience through the Project SEARCH program.

Project SEARCH is a national school-to-work internship program developed at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, which provides job training and work experience with one-to-one job coaching for individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism. KenCrest operates two, nine-month Project SEARCH programs at Phoenixville Hospital (Phoenixville, PA) and at GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals (Collegeville, PA). Several students have obtained gainful employment after they graduated the program, including George, who continues to be connected to KenCrest through the Supported Employment program.

Ever since George was five years old, he remembers going to Morris Arboretum to learn about plants and trees.

“I’ve liked coming here since I was little,” said George. “It’s a place to learn about plants and nature and be together. I’ve known this place for most of my life, and I wanted to have a job on the outside that fits my interests.”

Luckily for George, when he was wrapping up his time with Project SEARCH, a job opened up at Morris Arboretum, and he was encouraged by his job coach to apply. Although George did not get the

first job he interviewed for at Morris Arboretum, the staff there and his job coach asked him to consider applying for the Custodial Assistant position – and he got it! Now, every weekday, George is one of the first people to arrive on the property and helps to get the facility opened up and ready for visitors. George unlocks the doors, turns on the lights, restocks supplies, and keeps the visitor’s center and restrooms in tip-top shape. While proudly wearing his Morris Arboretum staff shirt, George proclaimed that he “likes to make sure everyone has a safe environment when they’re here.”

George’s passion for his job is evident. He continues to learn as much as he can about the history and the plants at the Arboretum. He is excited to grow and said, “I’ve been learning history as I go along…if I get a promotion one day, I hope that it will be as an official tour guide.”

He recently took a big step towards that promotion by getting his drivers license. With the help of his family, the encouragement from staff at KenCrest, and a few lessons at driving school, George passed

his driving test, which means that he is able to use the golf carts at Morris Arboretum to complete his day-to-day tasks.

George credits Project SEARCH for preparing him for his job. “I learned how to work more independently and not have to get help from all my mentors. And the more time I was independent, I found ways to make use of my time. I’ve learned how to interact with more people on the job and always ask questions when I don’t understand something, to be the most successful intern I could be, and to finish strong,” he said.

When reflecting on his favorite part of the job at Morris, George had a very thoughtful answer: “I come up with process improvements that don’t only help me, but they will help the next person who has my job.”

KenCrest is proud to see George’s dream become a reality through his determination and persistent drive to improve. We can’t wait to see where his dreams take him next!

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”

— Harriet Tubman

KenCrest Centers Consolidated Balance Sheet

As of June 30,

2019 Consolidated Statement of Public Support, Revenue, and Expenses

Centers Consolidated Statement of

Donors | 2019 continued from page 10

Philisa Newlin

Barbara & Lincoln Noecker

Susan O’Connor

Kevin O’Donnell

Sue Oerkvitz

Yinyinola Olapido

Barbara Orwig

Susan Ostroski

Panera Bread

Richard Parker

Matt & Tina Paul

Brigitte & Michael Pauzano

Matthew Pellitteri

LaTonya Penn

The Quoc Pham

Philadelphia Union

Benjamin Phillips, Jr.

Ross Pike

Pioneer Designs, Inc.

Laureen Pisani

Lisa Dorman Pressley

Mark Putnam & Linda Reichert

Mira Racheva

Joyce & William Rambo

Pete Ravani

Redstone American Grill —

Plymouth Meeting

Vivian Reese

Linda Regan

Maureen Kane & Patricia Remeis

Cathy Rich

Naomi Richardson

JoAnn Rittenhouse

Linda Rittenhouse

Marie & Vincent Rizzo

Theresa Rodkey

Donna & Tyrone Ruley

Barbara & Ralph Russo

James C. Ryan

John Salvucci

Ronald Sanchies

Kelly Sanders

Brendan Scanlon

Jason Scanlon

Scott & Wendy Scheirer

Tiffany Schell

Matthew Schmitz

Dorothea & John Schrann

SeaBreeze Maintenance

Andrea Secrest

Sesame Place

Allan & Linda Shanholtz

Anthony & Elizabeth Sharkoski

Mohamed Sheriff

Eric & Starr Shiffer

Anthony & Erika Shulkusky

Godfrey Shuster

Allison & Eric Seiferth

Rosemarie Simmons

Lisa Simpson

Craig & Susan Skinner

“Without dreams, there can be no courage. And without courage, there can be no action.”

Allison Smale

Barbara Small

Kimberly Smith

Evelyn Spann

Carolyn & Thomas Spencer

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church —

Doylestown

Claire & John Steinberg

Andrew Dahl & Michelle Steiner

Kathleen Stevens

Shelly Stewart-Laws

Tammi Stutzman

Andrea Szyper

Jean Tabb

Joel Temple

David & Trina Terné

Therapeutic Pain Management Center

Edwin & Jane Thomas

Jackqueline Tolbert

Katherine Toomey

Nicholas Torres

Geraldine Trower

Kathy Trumbore

Victoria Tyler

University of Pennsylvania Athletics

Mary Beth Vanett

Jessica Venuto

Renee Ward-Reilly

Wanda Webb

Kathryn White

Barbara Williams

Victoria Williams

Brigette Wilson

MaryEllen Wilson

Gerald & Marie Winterstein

Aisha Witherspoon

Steven Wolfe

Women of the ELCA — Emmanuel, Pottstown

Women of the ELCA — Grace, Wyndmoor

Janet Wong

Xfinity Live!

Thomas Young

Ann & Robert Zemsky

Robert & Susan Zimmer

$1– $49

Academy of Natural Sciences

Aristides G. Agabides

Maryanne Alexander

Ambler Flower Shop

William Anderson

Cheryl Andreus

Stewart Anmuth

Anonymous (4)

Applebee’s Grill & Bar

Nancy & Ron Auten

Richard Bagley

Pauline Baker

Alhassan Bangura

Hawa Bangura

Pauline Barlow

Susan Bartholomew

Marian & Robert Bartlett

Josephine Bayinka

Bette Belleville

Patricia Benner

Sharnai Berrian

Michelle Blair

Johanny Blalock

Anne & George Blewitt

Shanikqua Blue

Anthony Booker

Latoya Booker

Chandlor Bowman

Sonya Bowser

David Breuning

Sandra & William Brinker, Jr.

Tete Brisbane

Denise Brooks

David Brown

Maxine Brown

Sandra Brown

Adrienne Browning

Mazars USA volunteered this spring at our Early Learning Centers.

Tia Gibbs

Leneika Goodrich

Kevin Graham

Olivia Graham

Nancy Grebe

Frances Greist

Emily & Ron Grizer

Jennifer Gryga

Alyssa Guastavino

Markeisha Butler

Susan Kent Cakars

Tatiana Calderon

Byron H. Callingham

Abu Camara

Christopher Campbell

Shontel Campbell

Sue & Thad Campbell

Gregory Candelori

Ajaratu Carew

Charles J. Becker and Bro., Inc.

Richard Chiardio, Jr.

Deirdre & Paul Cimino

Regina Cinkowski

Donna & John Clemens

Barbara & Jerald Cohen

Jennifer Collada

Michael Colter, Jr.

Vonzella Cooper

Jane Cording

Ramona Crockett

Katherine Crozier

Craig & Sandra Curtis

Raymond Cushman

Chad Czapor

Frank & Patricia Dahl

Francine Davidson

Maria Deysher

Jesse Diaz

Juan Diaz

Cynthia Dillard

Kathleen Donaldson

Suzanne Dow

Sara Drury

Sandra & Thomas Druzgal

Megan Dutill

Crystale Ebron

Kelli Edling

Richanna Edwards-Marsh

George & Patricia Egan

Skye Emerson

Dan Evans

Bonita & Frederick Fisher

T. Ryan Fitzpatrick

Frederica Foerster

Natosha Fogle

Sabine Frasier

Jennifer French

Doris Gadson

Patricia & Robert Gage

Mike Gagliano

Brian P. Gallagher

John Gallagher

Nashyma Gantt

Lisa Garcia

William Gberi

Janice Gee

Taninika Hairston

Tiletta Hairston

Kelly Hanks

Lisa Harner

Adrienne & Jerard Harris

Shakia Harris

William Harris, Jr.

Guy Harvey

Jacqueline & John Haynes

Cailin Hendrick

Jennifer Hirschfeld

Perry Hoagey

Cheryl Hollins

Home Depot

Keith Houston

Lisa Hudson

The International Spy Museum

Anthony & Janet Iorio

Celeste Jackson

Gloria Jarwood

Tasheena Jennings

Lana Johnson

The Rev. L.C. & Doris Jones

Michelle Jones

Sherry Jones

Georgette Justice

Lynne Kalish

Jeneba Kanu

Since 2011, KenCrest has received support from PNC Bank and the PNC Grow Up Great ® program, which celebrates its 15th anniversary this year.

What started as a small volunteer group from PNC helping at our Kensington Early Education Center has grown over the past eight years into a meaningful partnership that focuses on ensuring that the children in our Centers have the best start to their educational journey.

This year, a grant from PNC supported teacher training in the High Scope Curriculum so that they are prepared to teach early learners with a wellrounded, effective, and research-based program. This curriculum is critical in developing strong young minds. Through this grant, PNC demonstrates their

understanding that one of the best ways to bolster early education is to make sure the teachers have all the tools they need to start the new school year.

Since 2014, PNC has donated $64,725 that went directly to pre-kindergarten scholarships through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. This amounted to more than 380 weeks of tuition support for many families at our six Early Learning Centers. These funds allow families to send their child to a high-quality early learning program that is safe and builds consistency in the child’s routine. Scholarships also cover before and after care for families that are unable to pick up or drop off their children during the normal school hours. The ripple effect of these scholarships means that families are able to gain and maintain employment while the child receives a well-rounded early education. Again, PNC shows their understanding that by supporting the family, they in turn ensure a strong foundation that children and their families can build upon.

PNC’s support goes beyond a monetary commitment. Each of the past eight years, KenCrest has had the opportunity to host PNC in our classrooms to spark the students’ creativity and sense of exploration. PNC has brought their mobile planetarium and beginner science curriculum to our Centers, giving students their first taste of the stars. They have also volunteered their time in the classrooms, reading and doing activities with students that help to expand their understanding of their communities and the world around them.

In the spring of this year, the Realty Services Group within PNC stepped up to construct, paint, and fill Little Lending Libraries for each of our Early Learning Centers.

This had been a dream of KenCrest’s Early Learning Program Director for several years, and PNC jumped at the chance to show their creativity and building skills. Each box was beautifully painted with children’s book characters. When the boxes were delivered, students in our program added their handprints and art to the posts on which the boxes would be installed. Each Little Lending Library is placed on the sidewalk in front of an Early Learning Center and is available to all community members to “leave a book, take a book.” It was a beautiful example of how corporate volunteers, children, and teachers can strive to make an impact on their little corner of the world to make it a bit brighter and to spread the joy of learning and reading together.

We thank PNC, their foundation, and most of all their dedicated volunteers who continue to be dream makers for our community of early learners in so many ways.

E Arly EDuCAtION

the golden Book

In the early 20th century, KenCrest friend and board member William P.M. Braun established the RiverCrest “Garden of Sweet Memories,” in which tributes and memorials were recorded for loved ones. Our KenCrest Golden Book continues this tradition: In an impressive leather-bound volume, we record the names of any individuals for which honorary or memorial gifts are given in calligraphy. The names of the following indivdiuals have been added in the past year to the Golden Book.

In Honor of: Given by:

James “Jimmy” Beach Gregory & Patricia Beach

Marcia Berner Nancy Drye Carol Hammarberg

Russell Bosler Catherine Nold

Kathleen Breuer Phyllis Linn

Drew Cohen Barbara & Jerald Cohen

Ginny Conaway Monica Behum

Andrew Conaway

Steven D’Alessio Richard D’Alessio

Kate Downes Deedee Bennett

Katherine Eaddy Robert Eaddy

The Rev. Orion Eichner Gloria Eichner

Susan Fullerton Linda & Robert Bugden

Amy Melissa Gordon Faith Gordon-Mazur

Frank Guthridge A. Abramson Tire Company

Hayley P. Guthridge

Joshua & Taryn Guthridge

Carol Hammarberg

In Memory of: Given by:

Mary Lou Archambault Jack Archambault

Carl Baust Alan & Linda Eickhoff

Henry Baust Eric & Starr Shiffer

Margaret Cionzynski Ann Marie & Joseph Kachinski

John & Olga Colocousis

Larry Conway

Kathleen D’Alessio

Vince Duffy

Donna & Howard Creely

Monica Behum

Pioneer Designs, Inc.

Richard D’Alessio

Bernard & Mary Duffy

Matthew Schmitz

Alan Ernst Ann Marie & Joseph Kachinski

Paul Fisch

Anne & Brian Fisch

Beverly Freed Constance Kowalski

Shirley Heimberger

Rob Holland

Barbara & Ralph Russo Edwin & Jane Thomas

Kelli Hammond Marla & Richard Cohen

Jean & Sharon Nancy Hendrickson Hendrickson

William Knighton Walter Knighton

Maryann Littlefield Marian Baldini & Larry Filtz

Matt McGee Deedee Bennett

Jon Miller Janet Kalkstein

Ronald Miller Judith Miller

Bob Navroth Bernadette & Gary Dougherty

Bill Nolan Carol Hammarberg

Joyce Reiss Marian Baldini & Larry Filtz

Mikey Storm Joyce & Marcus Storm

William L. Sutton Joyce & William Rambo

Marge Tartaglia Jane Matchett

Jessie Winterstein Gerald & Marie Winterstein

Bob & Susan Zimmer Linda & Robert Bugden

In Memory of: Given by:

Shirley Maule Lucy Sanvitale

Jimmy McGee Arlene & Thomas McGee

Kathy Mills Jack Archambault

Ted Oerkvitz Sue Oerkvitz

Conception Puyans A. Abramson Tire Company

Michael Ralston Mary & Robert McDermott

Kevin Riniker

Donors | 2019 continued from page 17

Memuna Kargbo

Frances & Joseph Kasher

Anna Marie & Steven King

Edith King

James Kirkman

Helena E. Klimas

Patricia Klinko

Eileen & Richard Knox

Melissa Kocis

Jean Krochmal

Carolyn Kulp

Denise Ladoski

Tanaja McKune

Mary & Patrick McMahon

JoAnn McMaster

Lauren Meckling

Anne Meibohm

Patricia Menke

The Merck Foundation

Geoffrey Meyers

Scott Mickelson

Soumaya Mkadmich

Meghan Miller

Gracynthia Mills

Mary & Patrick McMahon

Hermann Roether Thomas & Carolyn Spencer

Scott Roth Eileen & William J. Roth III

Marie Sanvitale Lucy Sanvitale

Otto & Mina Schoenhut

Mark Heimberger

Cheryl Andreus

Anne & George Blewitt

Craig & Sandra Curtis

Sandra & Thomas Druzgal

George & Patricia Egan

Diane & Mickey Finn

Bonita & Frederick Fisher

Patricia & Robert Gage

Adrian & Carol Grimm

Roger Haufe

Bill & Rosemary Holland

Maria & Robert Holland

Frances & Joseph Kasher

James Kirkman

Charlet & Hugh Lafferty

Patricia Menke

Katherine Toomey

Richard & Beverly Van Scyoc

Romas Jakas

Doris & Walter Kline

Robert Knoob

John & Eleanor Knox

Dalia Jakas

Susan E. Fullerton

Jean Krochmal

Suzanne M. Moore

Kimberly Quinn

Eileen & Richard Knox

Jim Magee Janet Wong

Helen M. Schumm

Lynn Seitzman

Benjamin Serianni

Robert & Susan Zimmer

Robert Schumm

James & Jennifer McGarvey

Ann Marie & Joseph Kachinski

Ethel Serianni

John E. Shurow Judith Guise

Jeanette M. Shurow

Dr. & Mrs. James Skinner Brian Skinner and Barbara Vanett

Joyce & Marcus Storm James & Marta Storm

Pam Tate Carol Hammarberg

Bobby Thomas Ron & Nancy Auten

Julia Walker Ann Marie & Joseph Kachinski

Phillip Werley Ann Marie & Joseph Kachinski

Gary Wimmer Mary & Patrick

Chanel Lamar

Karen Lantz

Domonique Lee

Catherine Lisacchi

Aisha Locke

Kimberly A. Long

Longwood Gardens

Racquel Lynch

David Mac Gregor

Jared Martinez

Leigh Ann Massinger

Jane Matchett

Gwendolyn Mayrant

John Mberi

Gregory McBride

Amie McCallister

Christina McClendon

Patricia McDonald

Arlene & Thomas McGee

Elizabeth McKeone

Tyneka Mitchell

Magda Moncrief

Keniesha Montgomery

Jacqueline Moore

Kim Moore

Brian & Kelliann Moran

Hakim Morrison

Sarah Morrow

Tiffany Moses

Doreen Moyo

Lakeisha Murray

Sayon Nabe

Marie & Ralph Neff

Newseum

Janette Nieves

Brenda Nelson

Bruce & Ginny New

Damaris Njenga

William Nolan

Debbie & Gary O’Brien

Donors

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Community Champions: Going Above and Beyond

On March 15, 2019, KenCrest honored those in our community who went above and beyond in striving to achieve the KenCrest mission and empowering those we serve. For the fourth consecutive year, we celebrated these Community Champions for their unwavering support of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our Master of Ceremonies, Denise Nakano from NBC 10, welcomed 220 guests as we presented awards to 12 deserving members of the community.

KenCrest’s 2019 Community Champions

• Kathleen Bohrer

• Sam Cavero, The Fuge

• Christ’s Lutheran Church – Oreland

• Reformation Lutheran Church –Media

• Ray Cushman

2nd Annual KenCrest Masters: Blue Bell Country Club

The second annual KenCrest Masters event, held on October 13, 2018 at the Blue Bell Country Club and Normandy Farm Hotel & Conference Center, entertained more than 280 guests while raising awareness of KenCrest’s mission. Thanks to the support of our co-chairs CBIZ, Tony Consoli, and Kevin and Katie Dougher, we raised over $176,000 that benefitted our services!

Guests enjoyed 18 holes of golf on Blue Bell’s signature Arnold Palmer course, decorative wood crafting with Just Paint, and delectable sushi making. The evening celebration served up cocktails, dinner, live and silent auctions, and the back-by-popular-demand wine bottle ring toss!

A $2,000 donation that underwrote staff tickets for those who couldn’t afford to attend made the event a little extra special. Thank you to all of our sponsors, participants, and volunteers!

• Ruth Hursh

• Chase & Devin Huynh-Nguyen

• Bob Lougheed

• Caroline Murphy

• Marie Simpson

• Dr. Thomas Voye, Willow Grove Internal Medicine

2018 Supporters

$25,000 T ITLE S P on S oR

• CBIZ

$10,000 Ho ST S P on S oRS

• BB&T

• Sally & Jerry Biel

• Katie & Kevin Dougher

• NFP

For more information about our events like KenCrest Masters and Community Champions, visit: https://www.kencrest.org/news-events/special-events

James & Janet O’Connor

Rosanne O’Connor

Felicia Outler

Edward Owens, Jr.

Simone Palmer

Patricia Pata

Karen Paulus

Sammie Pavlov

Craig Peacock

Hakim Pearce

Mathilde Peter

Ashley Pettaway

Nathaniel Pettinato

Antoinette Pettiway

Lavonia Phillips

Yolanda Phillips

Karmina Pimentel

PJ Whelihan’s Pub & Restaurant — Blue Bell

Georgette Pressley

Alfreda Profit

Sabrina Pyndinski

Bernadine Rakowski

Sondra Rakowski

Isabel Ramos

Racquel Reid

Chelsii Rex-Bey

Marcell Reynolds

Michele Rhett

Jim & Pat Ritchie

Lisa Rivera

Mary Rivera

Kim Sterling

Emma Stern

Chanton Stevenson

Jason Stiteler

Robert Subranni

Junina Sullivan

Shannon Super

Felecia Tanner

Tyshaun Tarver

Pam Tate

Alita Thomas

Madeline Rivera-Lopez

Forrest & Linda Roberts

Angela P. Robinson

Carol & Michael Romano

Pamela Romano

Eileen & William J. Roth III

Carol Rothrock

Deborah Roundtree

Alimany Saccoh

Austin Sampson

Lisa Sanford

Martez Satchell

Thierno Sy Savane

Nicole Savior

Thomas Schnell

Robert Schumm

Trisha Scott

Beverly & Richard Scyoc

Shady Maple

Colleen Sharkey

Linda Sickels

Carol Sickles

Siedah Singleton

John Sirianni

Kellie & Kevin Smith

Lisa & Ryan Smith

Margaret Smith

Sarah Smith

Fatou Sow

Leland Spicer

St. Matthew’s Lutheran

Church — Perkasie

Daniel Wood

Christina Wright

Diane Wurster

Taiche Yates

Royce Yeager

Sara Young

Ruth Yuen

Banasee Zoewah

Bendu Zoryeah

Cherese Thomas

Monique Thomas

Fatou Toure

Neville Traub

Catherine Tucker

Janice Tyree

Bruce & Caron Ulmer

Boing Un

Beverly & Richard Van Scyoc

Zorria Vaughan

Edie Veeck

Judith Voyak

Sabrina Walker

Robin Ward

Tricia Knight Warner

Dennis & Jean Wasilewski

Anne Watkins

Christina Watkins Trashell Webb

Craig & Donna Weber

Pamela Wetzel

Robin Whetstone

Bernita Jones Wiggins

Beverly & Jere Williams

Ezra Williams

Jozette Williams

Marsha Williams

Jonel Witherspoon

Women of the ELCA — Good Shepherd, Southampton

Women of the ELCA — St. Matthew, Springfield

Martin

UnitedHealth United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey

United Way of Midland County

Vangaurd

Wells Fargo

Giving

Carol Hammarberg

David Heydt

Janynce & Richard Olson

Linda & Paul Beck

Martin Witte

Mary Ann Macko

Paula Kadel

Second Century Society

Past

Ways to give | At KenCrest

At KenCrest, we want our donors to be able to give in the way that best suits them. If you would like your gift to be applied to the area of greatest need, KenCrest will graciously attribute your donation to our unrestricted funds. If you desire, KenCrest will restrict your gift to benefit a specific program or need, such as improvements to a community living home, transportation needs, supplies for our Early Learning Centers, or employment opportunities.

Checks

Please make checks payable to KenCrest Centers.

Credit Cards

We accept credit cards over the phone or online at: www.kencrest.org/donate

u nited Way

You can designate KenCrest through Donor Choice #00839.

Matching gifts

Check with your HR department to see if your company has a matching gift program.

legacy gifts

Bequests, charitable remainder trusts, and life insurance policies will all ensure a bright future for those receiving services at KenCrest.

Endowment

A gift to our endowment allows KenCrest to develop innovative approaches to services and programming opportunities for the future.

To learn more about giving opportunities, contact the Development o ffice at: 610-825-9360, ext. 1129.

KenCrest Leadership | 2019