Charlie Baker died on September 16, at the age of 101. He and his wife, Weezie, founded Baker Industries in 1980. He was still a member of our board the day he died. We made the film below to show at our gala. It tells you who he was, so I will not repeat it…
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Baker Industries returns to the Merion Cricket Club on Saturday, September 26, 2026 for our 45th Annual Gala and Silent Auction — an evening celebrating the power of work and the community that makes it possible. This year’s theme, “A Blueprint for Excellence,” honors Carter Mechanical, Inc. and Andrew Carter, a longtime sponsor, major contributor…
Read More Published in the Philadelphia Business Journal, May 29, 2026 Baker Industries president Nic Watson sat down with the Philadelphia Business Journal this month for a long-form Q&A on how Baker’s funding model reframes the conversation between nonprofits and corporate partners. The central argument: when a company contracts with Baker for packaging, light manufacturing, or fulfillment…
Read More 1. What’s at Stake For the Community About 25,000 people are released each year from local jails, state prisons, and federal facilities into Philadelphia alone. Roughly one in five Philadelphians has some form of criminal record. This isn’t a fringe issue, it’s a citywide reality. When that many people are locked out of the…
Read More There’s no better way to spend a spring Tuesday than on the green — especially when every swing supports someone’s fresh start. Join us on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Applebrook Golf Club in Malvern, PA for Baker Industries’ 24th Annual Golf Invitational, presented by our Grand Sponsor WSFS Bank. This beloved annual tradition brings…
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This October, in honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), NBC10 Philadelphia stopped by Baker Industries to highlight the value—and impact—of inclusive employment. Reporter Matt DeLucia spent the day with Pete, a legally blind participant in our workforce development program who brings precision, consistency, and positivity to every task. Pete is known for working…
Read More DAF Day — October 9 — is a moment to give with intention. If you have a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), it’s one of the easiest, most impactful ways to support the causes you care about most. And at Baker Industries, it means investing directly in second chances. Whether you’ve supported us before or are just…
Read More Join Us for Baker Industries’ 44th Annual Celebration Gala! For 45 incredible years, Baker Industries has been creating “sweet success” stories—transforming lives, building hope, and proving that everyone deserves a chance to thrive. This year, we’re celebrating not just our participants’ achievements but the sweet taste of independence, dignity, and new beginnings. 🌟 What Makes…
Read More At Baker Industries, our mission has always been about more than just work—it’s about building a stronger, more connected community. That’s why we’re excited to invite you to our Community Resource Fair on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:30 PM at 3630 I Street, Philadelphia. This free event will bring together organizations offering…
Read More In a city known for its grit and resilience, Philadelphia has a unique opportunity to lead on second-chance hiring — and the business community is key to making that vision a reality. Each year, thousands of individuals return home from incarceration ready to work, rebuild, and contribute. But too often, a criminal record becomes a…
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