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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!
Read More40 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…
Read More40 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…
Read More40 years of moving forward! Baker Industries Accepts Cryptocurrency Donations.
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…
Read MoreFor Giving Tuesday 2021 Baker Industries is collecting hats, gloves and socks for our participants.
Help us provide a winter’s worth of new, cold weather accessories for our participants in need. HATS GLOVES SOCKS for men, women and kids You can take advantage of a variety of available items with easy shopping on Amazon.com Please have items delivered directly to our Malvern facility. We are only taking new items Ship…
Read More40 years of neighbors helping neighbors at Baker Industries! Spotlight on Rev. Adan Mairena
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…
Read More40 years of great teamwork at Baker Industries!
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…
Read More40 years of having Fun at Baker! Happy Halloween
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…
Read MoreBIG News! Baker Industries Inc has earned a spot on the 2021 Top Rated List of Great Nonprofits.
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
Read More40 years of supporting our adults at Baker: Spotlight on Katie Cubeta and the book club
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…
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