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40 years of great Donor Support at Baker Industries.
Engaging with our generous donors is a core part of our mission. Whether hosting fundraising events, welcoming volunteers, thanking contributors or managing our funds responsibly, Baker Industries is committed to building trust and appreciation with our supporters. Katherine Kelly – Donor Relations Coordinator, Turk Thacher – Vice Chair of our Board and John Witty –…
Read More 40 years of great Leadership! Spotlight on Charles and Weezie Baker
Entering our 5th decade (and their 10th!), founders Charlie & Weezie Baker come in regularly to volunteer and attend board meetings, fundraisers and special events. Says Weezie, “When we started Baker, we weren’t sure it would be going strong 40 years later, but we hoped it would! There is still such need.” Observes Charlie, “So…
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40 years of great leadership at Baker: Spotlight on Lisette and Kim
[bws_pdfprint display=”pdf,print”] Nothing happens at Baker Industries until our doors open each day. Kim Starkweather in Malvern (photo-left) and Lisette Morales in Kensington (photo-right) are the trusted staff members who open our locations every working day, warmly welcoming participants and providing the core job experience and support that make our program unique. Lisette, our Senior…
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Celebrating 40 years of great partners at Baker: Spotlight on Keith Baldwin and Spikes Trophies
Keith Baldwin is an owner of Spike’s Trophies, the premier award and recognition business in Philadelphia, and a great friend of Baker Industries. Keith believes in second chances and untapped potential. He hires Baker participants and provides us with work assignments. Keith is also a published author! He recently brought us a copy of…
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40 years of great clients and holiday cheer: Spotlight on Crazy Aaron’s and Scrub Daddy
Thank You – Scrub Daddy and Crazy Aaron Enterprises for spreading joy to our participants this holiday season. Both are terrific customer partners who recently distributed holiday gifts and lots of good cheer to our hard working teams in Malvern & Kensington. These are well known brands that have the option to take their work…
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40 years of great Volunteers at Baker: Spotlight on the NEWCOMERS CLUB OF THE UPPER MAIN LINE
Thank You – NEWCOMERS CLUB OF THE UPPER MAIN LINE, a wonderful volunteer group that served delicious Holiday Lunches for all at our Malvern & Kensington locations. A great meal, treats and hospitality bring extra warmth and caring to those in need. You Keep Our Spirits Bright!
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40 years of supporting returning citizens at Baker. Spotlight on Barvelle
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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40 years of the community supporting Baker and our mission – Hoxie Harrison Smith Foundation
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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