News & Events
Important information for our participants regarding the Corona Virus. See links below.
Baker Participants: Below are links to information related to the corona virus and additional services being offered. We are here for you. Call Beth/program staff (Maggie, Brenda, Virginia) and leave a confidential message at 610-291-9795 ex 106. We will get back to you as soon as we can. from the City: https://www.phila.gov/programs/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/ For healthcare: https://www.phila.gov/services/mental-physical-health/environmental-health-hazards/covid-19/covid-19-urgent-care-and-health-centers/…
Read More
Important information for participants regarding FOOD STAMPS (SNAP), MEDICAID (MA), CASH ASSISTANCE (TANF) OR HEATING BILL ASSISTANCE
YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR FOOD STAMPS (SNAP), MEDICAID (MA), CASH ASSISTANCE (TANF) OR HEATING BILL ASSISTANCE (LIHEAP). Online through Compass www.compass.state.pa.us. Through the free mobile app MyCompassPA or By calling the Customer Service Center at 215-560-7226. If you already receive these benefits, but you’ve lost income, you may be eligible for an increase in…
Read More The following are important messages for you as we continue to provide information and support.
In response to the Covid-19 crisis, we are closed for daily operations effective 03/28 but have every intention of returning to work as soon as allowed. Unemployment Effective this week, we are closed for daily operations. We expect to be closed for another four weeks and possibly longer. All participant employment will be ended effective…
Read More
Kimberton Whole Foods in Malvern has nominated Baker Industries as the non-profit to benefit from their Rounding Up at the Register Program
Kimberton Whole Foods in Malvern has nominated Baker Industries as the non-profit to benefit from their Rounding Up at the Register Program during the month of February. Throughout the month, every customer shopping at the Malvern location will have the opportunity to round their total transaction to the nearest dollar. The difference will be a…
Read More
03/16/20 update: Event Postponed. We will update when new date set. The Lived Experience of Reentry
Located in Kensington, Baker Industries’ innovative job readiness program uses the arts to teach critical thinking skills and increase self-worth in a trauma-informed environment, preparing participants for sustained success in the workforce. Event Postponed. Join us as Baker participants share their poetry, photography, and theater arts created with Wilma Theater and PAFA. Light refreshments will…
Read More
SEI Cares supporting the Baker Mission
SEI employee-led, global, philanthropic organization sponsors volunteer opportunities and awareness events. In 2017, SEI employees contributed 8,500 hours of service in volunteer activities.
Read More
Crazy Aaron’s stops by for a holiday visit with the putty team.
Baker has been partners with Crazy Aaron’s for many years. Our adults in Malvern and Philadelphia assemble thousands of putty tins every week. The support Aaron and his team provide is second to none and they know Baker will provide good quality, service and responsiveness. Thank you Aaron, Don, Chris and Lori for the visit!
Read More
Baker Industries Highlighted in the Philadelphia Inquirer
https://www.inquirer.com/news/special-needs-business-startup-classic-rock-auto-baker-industries-crafters-for-life-20191113.html Today, about 200 people a year are employed at Baker Industries, a nonprofit workforce-development program with locations in Malvern and Kensington. They perform light industrial work: packaging, assembling, kitting, shrink-wrapping, and mailing for over 80 companies across the Philadelphia region. “Our program makes a real difference in reducing poverty and strengthening families and communities,”…
Read More