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Kimberton Whole Foods presented Baker Industries with a check for $5,094.12!!

Kimberton Whole Foods – Malvern, a leading retailer of fresh, locally-sourced food products featured Baker Industries in their “Round Up at the Register” program for July 2022. KWY presented Baker Industries with a check for $5,094.12!! Attending from Baker: Turk Thacher – Vice Chair accepting check from store manager, Dave Asbert. (Turk to provide name).…

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Save the date for our Fall Gala! And Register for our Silent Auction. 10/22/22 at Merion Cricket Club

Click this link for Tickets, Sponsorships and the Silent Auction. https://bakerindustries.home.qtego.net/ Please join us on October 22, 20212 at our 41st Celebration Gala as Baker Industries honors Mr. Aaron Muderick, Founder of Crazy Aaron’s Puttyworld for his tremendous support of our mission. Aaron is one of the most creative entrepreneurs in the Philadelphia region. His…

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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 –…

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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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