Barvelle was coming home after a long period of incarceration. Always possessed of a “work drive,” he was looking for a place where he could rebuild skills and habits that had been dulled by years in prison. He found that place at Baker Industries. At our light industrial facility in Kensington, Barvelle has been able…
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Hoxie Harrison Smith Foundation is a local private foundation that supports Baker Industries. Charlie Barber and Bill Heilig, trustees of the foundation, have been champions of the work we do for over two decades. We asked them to share their thoughts about our program. “What impressed us on our initial visits to the Malvern and…
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Now it’s even easier to donate to Baker Industries. Donating cryptocurrency is a non-taxable event. Like donating shares of stock, you do not owe capital gains tax on the appreciated amount and can deduct it on your taxes. This makes Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency donations one of the most tax-efficient ways to support your favorite…
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Help us provide a winter’s worth of new, cold weather accessories for our participants in need. HATS GLOVES SOCKS for men, women and kids You can take advantage of a variety of available items with easy shopping on Amazon.com Please have items delivered directly to our Malvern facility. We are only taking new items Ship…
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Rev. Adan Mairena is the pastor of West Kensington Ministry and a Baker Industries Board member. We’re neighbors in north Philadelphia and share a commitment to serving the Kensington community. Adan was introduced to Baker through a fellow board member. He immediately recognized the synergy of working together. Having referred individuals from WKM to our…
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Dan Porter, Baker’s head of sales & marketing and Ted Fleischer, who manages our facilities and customer quote process share an ongoing challenge. They must find new customers and work that match Baker’s strengths, makes economic sense and builds sustainable partnerships. It’s not easy! The process begins with Dan contacting potential clients, responding to inquiries…
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We work hard at Baker Industries. But we try to find time for fun as well. Whether featuring Treats like ice cream and cookies, or Tricks like crazy hats and costumes, we love to create opportunities for community and teambuilding. Building friendships and sharing laughter is part of a great workplace culture at Baker. HAPPY…
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