Baker Industries’ Pandemic Relief Efforts For the working poor, the early days of the pandemic were terrifying as our facilities were shuttered indefinitely and weekly wages were not guaranteed. Thanks to the generous and timely donations of the following donors, we were able to provide for our workers, financially and emotionally, through weekly pay, pharmacy…
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Bill Stockwell is Chairman of Stockwell Elastomerics, a 102-year-old Philadelphia-based manufacturer of custom components for manufacturing and technology companies. Bill and his team partner with Baker Industries as a customer, donor, and employer. On Hiring “In the past, we made attempts to hire returning citizens without using an organization such as Baker. Many attempts…
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Lee Ann Etzold Portable Studio Program Director, Wilma Theater How long have you been involved with Baker Industries? We are entering our fourth year in partnership creating performance with Baker Industries! How did you learn about Baker? I first heard about Baker Industries when I learned they were interested in coordinating a group trip…
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Angel came to Baker seeking two homes. He needed a personal residence beyond the church shelter where he was residing and a work home where he could rebuild his career. Having lost jobs as a machine operator and sanitation worker due to personal challenges and lack of reliable transportation, Angel came to Baker because of…
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Married for 20 years and working together at Baker for more than a decade, John and Karen have created a rewarding life for themselves, despite their individual challenges. From their annual two-week trip to the Jersey shore each summer to breakfast every weekend at a favorite spot, they continue to enjoy spending all of…
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An Interview with Aaron Muderick (Founder and Inventor) How long have you been involved with Baker Industries? o We came to Baker around 2011. We entered the toy industry in 2010 and our product had real traction in the toy stores quickly. We needed partners to help us expand rapidly. How did you learn…
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How does a global leader in financial and investment technology platforms make a difference in the communities where they live and work? For SEI Investments, the answer is SEI Cares – an employee-led contribution fund and volunteer organization that channels energy, innovation, and support to local non-profits like Baker Industries. With a large campus in…
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In 2019, Jorge was on house arrest as well as in an outpatient treatment program for substance use disorder. With a lot of prior experience in construction, he wanted to work, but needed to find a place that understood the obligations he had to meet in order to succeed: parole meetings, court appearances, and health…
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In 2019, ProFresh was seeking a partner to assist with packaging, kitting, and quality control. Introduced to Baker Industries through a colleague, Director of Operations Kelly McCusker, who started her career in non-profit work, quickly recognized an opportunity. “Working with the Baker Malvern team has been an absolute pleasure. I am consistently impressed by…
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Ove Over many years, Jane worked for a number of regular employers, struggling to sustain success and satisfaction. With the assistance of her family, Jane sought help and was diagnosed with a cognitive disability. Said Jane, “I felt my differences, but was never diagnosed, which made it difficult to have or hold a job. ”That…
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