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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Your community has shared their inspiring stories about your work. We congratulate you on all of your accomplishments. https://greatnonprofits.org/org/baker-industries-inc

Katie Cubeta has been engaged with literature all of her life, including two Master’s degrees and a 38-year teaching careers. That’s why she jumped at the chance to start the Baker Book Club. Reading a short piece of fiction or poetry, Katie leads our participants through a discussion that explores the hopes, fears and ideas…

Thomas Hughes joined us as a student intern from Princeton University this past June and “had the best summer of my life.”Whether working side by side with our production team (as captured in the adjoining photo, with Thomas in center) or coaching individuals in computer skills, Thomas found impactful opportunities to learn and teach. A…

  Matt had been out of the workforce for quite some time, managing health and family matters. He wanted to get back to work, but worried about having the flexibility and support needed for a successful transition. A local pastor recommended Baker Industries. “Baker is different form any place I can think of,” says Matt.…