Stories & Perspectives

Walk Down Memory Lane to Celebrate KenCrest’s 121st Anniversary

With a history spanning 121 years, KenCrest has withstood the test of time but never lost its true north: helping people.

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Breaking Barriers with Technology

A woman who was Serbian broke through communication barriers with help from KenCrest’s Enabling Technology team and reclaimed her voice.

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Finding a Voice Through the Power of a Book

Discover how KenCrest’s Early Learning Centers and First Book’s generous donations open doors to reading so every child succeeds.

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Help Grow Kindness This Spring

Help create moments that matter this spring. Your gift to KenCrest supports connection, belonging, and meaningful experiences for people with IDD.

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Meet Jack: Project SEARCH Intern Turned Hospital Employee

Learn how Project SEARCH at Phoenixville Hospital helped Jack Edwards turn an internship into meaningful employment in healthcare.

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How Assistive Technology is Helping Al Find Her Path Forward

Learn how KenCrest’s Enabling Technology program uses assistive technology to help individuals like Alex gain independence at school and beyond.

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Building Bridges With Deacon Ali Clark

Building Bridges With Deacon Ali Clark When Deacon Ali Clark visits a church, she usually arrives with two things: stories and invitations. Stories about the people KenCrest serves, and invitations for…

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A Safety Net for Every Child 

How the William Penn Foundation Grant is transforming KenCrest’s SWIFT Support’s reach, helping every child remain in preschool.   

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Meet the New CEO Leading KenCrest Forward

Aurora Kripa shares her leadership philosophy, personal passions, and plans for KenCrest as she steps into her role as the organization’s new CEO.

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Where Care Becomes Family Through KenCrest’s Lifesharing Program

KenCrest’s Lifesharing program helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities build family connections, independence, and a sense of belonging through life-changing support.

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30 Years of Dedication

Learn how KenCrest helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities thrive through employment and community support.

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Smart Tech, Safer Living

Discover how KenCrest’s Enabling Technology program empowers older adults to live safety by using smart devices.

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