e x p a n d i n g h o r i zon s
Annual Report 2013-2014
A Greeting From Our President …
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Dear Friends and Supporters of Handi-Crafters,
We accomplished another solid year here at Handi-Crafters. Our mission is very
strong as we are looking to understand and find our place in the future.
In closing the 2014 fiscal year, I know I speak for the entire Board in saying that we are
incredibly grateful to all of our terrific donors, our loyal friends, sponsors and our
customers for their significant contributions throughout the year. We review monthly
the details of our performance in our meetings and we are thankful for the financial
assistance we receive from you all in sustaining our mission. We also appreciate the
customers who choose a socially responsible path to meet their production and
assembly needs. Over 400 pairs of hands are at Handi-Crafters efficiently managing
and adhering to deadlines and quality. Our #1 goal is to make our customers happy
with our consistent quality. We couldn’t be more proud of the work that we
accomplish for those who sign on to use our services each year.
As this fiscal year winds down to a close our Board will re-organize and it is my honor
to welcome Karen Ladd Baker as President in 2015. Karen and her family are very
dedicated to Handi-Crafters. Karen joined the Board of Directors after the passing of
her father Keith Ladd in 2009, a loyal member of the Board for more than a decade.
Karen’s professional guidance and expertise in strategic business management, her
dedication, and her historical understanding of Handi-Crafters infrastructure will yield
significant dividends for the Organization under her leadership in 2015 and beyond.
Respectfully,
Donald Sheldon
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As we express our gratitude, we must
never forget that the highest appreciation is
not to utter words, but to live by them.
 John F. Kennedy
Annual Report 2013-2014
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The Mission of Handi-Crafters is to provide
employment opportuni es and other suppor ve
services for individuals with disabili es or barriers to be
produc ve workers and develop greater self esteem.
Expanding Horizons by Amy Rice, Executive Director ...
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Our industry, services for disabled adults is facing a critical
moment in its history. Many providers will find it difficult or
impossible to comply with the demands being required of them.
Fortunately Handi-Crafters is already “ahead of the game.” We
have a very active Community Employment Department. Over the
years we have placed more than 100 individuals in a variety of
positions working in the community. Our Employment
Specialists are expanding these services; adding specific in-house
trainings such as, “The World of Work Career
Preparation and Computer Training.” Our Mobile Work Crew
Program helps to bridge the gap between Center Based
Employment and Community Employment. Individuals are
afforded the opportunity to work in the community while still
under the supervision of Handi-Crafters staff. Our on-going
effort is to continuously build solid partnerships with area
businesses. Moving into the future, we will continue to
strengthen and expand our Community Employment
services. We will also be creating new employment
opportunities and expanding traditional ones. Our Center
Based Employment will be enlarged to provide opportunities
to the non-disabled community. Along with in-house projects,
we plan to develop projects that will take our consumers into the
community at large, expanding horizons. Handi-Crafters moves into the future
following our mission to provide a “choice of employment
Some of our clients who have found great jobs
opportunities” to individuals with disabilities or barriers.” Photographs above…
with great employers in the community.
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Our Signature Fund-Raising Event
2014 …
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Handi-Cra ers Annual Fund-Raiser was held at Longwood Gardens on Friday, April 4th, 2014.
A lovely evening was shared by all, celebra ng APRIL IN PARIS. Sponsors, friends and fabulous
supporters gathered – What a night! Over $150,000 was raised. Proceeds from this signature event
significantly impact our programs. This year we also gave away a CAR in a raﬄe that raised over
$16,000 thanks to our friends at Springfield Mitsubishi. We oﬀer special apprecia on to our
presen ng sponsors, Hankin Group and First Niagara Bank, both sponsors have been a
dedicated part of this evening for over a decade.
“We recognize Handi-Crafters as a very trusted and
valued resource to the residents in Chester and surrounding
Counties for more than fifty years. We applaud the mission
that provides such a valuable service and are pleased to
consider ourselves part of the Handi-Crafters family.”
Said Michael Hankin, Chief Operating Oﬃcer of Hankin Group
Founded in 1958, Hankin Group is a privately owned and family operated full service real estate
development company comprised of professionals with exper se in planning, design, engineering, legal, approvals, finance, construc on, leasing, sales,
marke ng and property management. Since its incep on in 1984, the philanthropic arm of Hankin Group has been dedicated to suppor ng community
ins tu ons, non-profit organiza ons and other selec ve charitable eﬀorts both locally and globally.
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First Niagara Bank conƟnues to be one of this events
leading sponsors. First Niagara is a mulƟ-state
community-oriented bank serving Pennsylvania, New
York, ConnecƟcut and MassachuseƩs. In Eastern
Pennsylvania, we have more than 500 employees
across 60 locaƟons dedicated to providing financial
services to individuals, families and businesses, with
a customer-centric focus that is second to none. At
First Niagara, our goal is simple—to be a genuine
neighbor of choice. It is our hope that we’re able to
posiƟvely impact and empower not-for-profit
organizaƟons through financial support, employee
volunteers and professional experƟse.
“Few non-profits better exemplify our
goal than Handi-Crafters, an
organization dedicated to providing
employment, training and support for
disabled individuals throughout Chester
County. Their success is rooted in hard
work, strong community relationships
and an outstanding team. First Niagara
is proud to support Handi-Crafters
and the great work they do. “
Join us on April 10th, 2015
Around The World with Handi-Craﬅers
The Phoenixville Foundry
Handi-Cra ers appreciates the dedica on and leadership of Marlene Vogel.
Marlene has been instrumental in planning Handi-Cra ers signature event for
more than a decade.
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Helping People to find Safe & Accessible Housing ...
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TheIndependentLivingSolutionsprogramseekstohelppeoplewith
disabilitiesto indandmaintainadequateaffordablehousingaspartofHandi
-Craftersgoaltoempowerindividualstolivemoreindependent,productive
andful illinglives.Todate55individualshavebeenserved,whichincludes7
families,with16participants indinghousingthroughtheprogram.
WiththehelpoftheIndependentLivingSolutionsprogram,aHandi-Crafter’s
employeewhohasstruggledwithhomelessnessandhousinginstabilityfor
severalyears,nowhasasafe,affordableandstablehome.Thankstocareful
planning,executionandaHousingChoiceVoucherfromtheHousing
Authority,sheisnowabletoaffordherownplace.Evenafterthehousing
wassecured,shewasstilllackingadequatefurnishings,mostimportantlya
bedtosleepon.IndependentLivingSolutionssecuredagenerousdonation
andwasabletoprocureabedforherwhichwasdeliveredtohernew
residencebytheprogram.
Independent Living Solutions Program
would not be possible without generous
grant support provided by The County
of Chester, Department of
Community and Economic Development
and the United Way.
“This Group is incredible. They do not judge you for your
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mistakes or disabilities, they are only concerned with trying to make life easier”
~ Phin Olshansky
Retirement Days in the OADLC…
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Handi-Cra ers OLDER ADULT DAILY LIVING CENTER {OADLC} opened in
2006 and holds a prominent place in Handi-Cra ers con nuum of services.
“The OADLC is important today more than ever, said Amy Rice. Our clients
are living longer. Re rement becomes an op on and a needed service for
older adults with a disability.” This year 62 clients spent their days in the
OADLC said Linda Zimmerman, Program Director. “We are very ac ve here
in the Center. The philosophy is that clients who have spent a generous
amount of their life me and career at Handi-Cra ers, can con nue the
rou ne of coming to “work.” While they have aged-out of the workforce,
they s ll enjoy life with friends at Handi-Cra ers.” The goal for each day is
to engage clients in ac vi es that encourage mobility, s mula on, fun and
learning. Clients par cipate in weekly music therapy, dance, bowling and art
classes and they take monthly day trips to local parks, orchards, and other
a rac ons. Zimmerman and her staﬀ work with clients under a ra o of 1
staﬀ members to 6 client. “This is to ensure proper supervision and care.”
Enjoying Our Growing Gardens
This year, OADLC Ac vity Aide, Rynzo Harris revived the above ground planters to
engage his clients in gardening exercises. The project was a huge hit. Harris was
able to begin his plan ng plan in partnership with The Chester County Food Bank
and got started by filling the 13 planters with a wonderful variety of vegetables.
Harris had lots of helping hands from his clients and they enjoyed the yields of
le uce, beets, broccoli, tomato's, onions and kale! Harris says, they are already
planning for the Spring of 2015. The crops raised were enjoyed for lunches and
donated to the Food Bank.
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Expanding Skills in the Skill Development Center ...
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Ray and Pru Vito are Workshop Supervisors, together the husband and wife team have nearly 30 years experience working at HandiCrafters. Workshop Supervisors are responsible for the daily
operations and oversight of their workshop. There are sixteen
{16} workshops at Handi-Crafters, each having approximately
15 clients on the workshop team. Workshop Supervisors work
hand-in-hand with clients in their shop to coach, chart productivity and encourage growth. The Vito’s describe a regular work
day in the shop as busy, efficient and with concentration on
building individual skill sets of each client. “Everyone in this
shop, like all shop at Handi-Crafters, really takes pride in what
they do. As Supervisors, we strive to encourage independent
working and to meet expectations that any employee would
have to meet.” What it boils down to is personal development
and personal fulfillment. Acquiring good work skills so clients
can make a transition into competitive employment if that is the
goal. Each workshop at Handi-Crafters instills the philosophy of
encouraging each client to grow and develop to their fullest
potential. Clients come to Handi-Crafters from various backgrounds with disabilities that have at points in their lives caused
barriers to employment. “Working at Handi-Crafters is safe and
builds confidence.” Pru continued. She and Ray point out Stanley Fountain, a 3-year member of their team. “Stanley arrives well before the doors open with his ambitious work ethic.” He is expanding his skills by working hard, doing a great job for Handi-Crafters. He hopes that one day he can achieve his goal to be an engineer.
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Dino Tarashi, one of Stanley’s co-workers is working on learning new skills, maintaining a healthy routine so he can return to a job in the
community. “I’ve developed patience and respect and acceptance, said Tarashi. I come to work and put in an honest day.” Derquisha
Lane’s ambitions helped her widen her skill set
to warehouse operations where she has helped
with loading skids. Derquisha also worked with
her Employment Specialist and landed a second
job at Good Will Industries.
Ray and Pru handle a very busy work schedule
in their shop and a variety of production and
assembly work. Every individual has a piece of
the job, explains Pru. We breakdown the project
into parts and everyone on the team has a role,
a piece of the job that meets their individual skill
level. Collectively each has a role in achieving
the deadline of the project. The shop is primarily
responsible for completing the on-going orders
for Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty. They cut,
measure, label, seal and pack the putty to perfection for retail shelves. Last year they produced
nearly 9,000 lbs. into nearly 165-thousand packages.
“I love my Job” said Will Mullin. Mullin has been
working at Handi-Crafters and recalls October
25, 1982 as the day he started. “Will works hard, its obvious that he loves his job, “ said the Vitos. They take a look around the workshop.
They are humbled, accounting for everyone on their team complimenting strengths and positive growth. It’s obvious that a Workshop
Supervisor isn’t just a Workshop Supervisor, they are a mentor, a coach, a trusted friend and a part of a family.
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Customers Who Choose Socially
Responsible Outsourcing to meet their business goals ...
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BPG INTERNATIONAL Is a global innovation company that has created and mass produced over 600 new
products. BPG relied on Handi-Crafters to convert 3 packs of air fresheners into 2 packs. The custom trays for
the blister pack machine, ordered by BPG, did not fit. Handi-Crafters took charge, worked with the designer of
the trays and made sure BPG had the correct trays when production day arrived. Handi-Crafters produced
25,000 packs of fragrance hangers in 10 days. The Quality Control team at BPG was impressed with our
cleanliness and attention to detail. We were given an A-1 rating.
B-LIT Entrepreneur
DERRYMORE PROJECT
MANAGEMENT SERVICES This year we
completed 12 large scale projects for
Derrymore. Keith Hughes has truly
become a fixture here at HC. Our motto
for his (and all) projects is “Flexible and
Adaptable!” Keith specializes in
managing large scale print promotional
items for nationally recognized brands.
These projects come to him, and
subsequently to us with short notice,
high volumes and missing components.
Didn’t I say flexible and adaptable? We
pride ourselves in customer satisfaction and
will go the extra mile. Derrymore has grown
into a being one of our top 5 customers!
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Ken Brown came to
Hand-Crafters when he
needed 5,000 of his
unique flashlight
holders assembled. Ken
came in to the shop and
worked side-by-side
with the production
team to assist in
getting the product
out, and on time.
SARA GALLO JEWELRY International Jeweler and Artist, Sara Gallo brought more
than 75,000 pairs of shoes to Handi-Crafters to prep for the final destination into bracelets, necklaces, earrings and more. Gallo’s exclusive “Doll Shoe Series” is sold in
boutiques across the world.
Loyal Royal, A Handi-Crafters Customer for Over 50 Years ...
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More than fifty years ago Barry Milberg found out about a
workshop in Thorndale that would do assembly and
production work for businesses. The workforce was
comprised of local individuals with special needs.
Milberg’s family owned and operated a successful paper
product supply company in Coatesville. Milberg
decided to pair the two entities and the rest is history.
In this contemporary age of outsourcing, Royal Paper has many options to
choose but a decades old partnership still holds. “It’s a win for both partners,”
said Russ Glazer, General Manager at Royal Paper. “We could not accomplish
the work that we need done without Handi-Crafters.” Mariana Tarau is Director
of Production Services at Handi-Crafters and appreciates Royal Paper for their
years of dedication as a steady customer. “We regularly do the re-packs, labeling
and creating sample pieces for Royal. The work is steady year round and taking
place in two or three workshops with a few days of turnaround on the job.” This
year Handi-Crafters managed production on twenty-one (21) diﬀerent projects
including the repack of knot-pick cases and labeling of product packages for
Amazon sales. Glazer says Handi-Crafters can do the work much more eﬃciently
then they could internally. He also endorses Handi-Crafters attention to quality.
Handi-Crafters receives the product and ships back to the company who’s address will change this spring when Royal Paper moves to a new facility in Exton.
The company will be re-locating all operations to the 180,000 sq. ft headquarters
and distribution center which has grown to supply a line of over 1000 products
for the foodservice, hospitality and janitorial industries.
Royal Paper’s first job for Handi-Crafters was packaging Scouring Pads. Royal
Paper was one of the first companies to introduce paper coﬀee and beverage
coasters and wooden toothpicks. Royal Paper was also one of the first to
introduce lobster bibs and the zodiac sign, conversational restaurant
placemats. Their products can be found from coast to coast.
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We Are Truly
Honored by Your Support ...
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1675 Foundation
Anonymous ~ in memory of
Donna W. Faix
Anonymous ~ in memory of Harriet Cella
Anonymous ~ in memory of
Patricia Moore
Anonymous ~ in memory of
Blaine Hildenbrand
Anonymous ~ in memory of
Ed Kozlowski
Anonymous ~ in memory of John Hay
Franny and Franny Abbott
ABC Paper & Chemical Co., Inc.
Helen Adams
Richard Agnew
Mark and Angela Alderfer ~ in honor of
Andrew Alderfer
Mr. Al Moretti & Victory Jazz Quartet
Judith Alignan and bill Dougherty ~
in memory of John Hay
Christine Allen & Skip Field ~ in memory
of John Hay
Milton Allen
Allstate Giving Campaign
Martina Altomonte ~ in memory of
Christine O’Mara
Francis Alvarez
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Analytical Graphics, Inc.
William and Claire Annechini
Appalachia Technologies, Inc.
Larry and Diane Appel
ArcelorMittal Matching Gifts Program
Argosy Capital
Architectural Alliance
The Arabia Family ~ in memory of
Catherine Sheller
Virginia Armstrong/Susan Howell
Thomas and Regina Arnold
Ethel Backenstose
Bruce and Kathleen Baer
Martha Bailey ~ in honor of
Jennifer Bailey
John and Barbara Baillie ~ in honor of
Sandy Styer
Bruce and Kimbery Baker ~ in honor of
Kathryn Thompson
Karen Ladd Baker
Charlie Barton
Richard Basilio
Kenneth Bean
Susan Bell ~ in memory of John Hay
John and Darlene Benoit
Gregory and Caroline Bentley
Barry and Therese Bentley
Keith and Rene Bentley
Bentley Systems, Incorporated
Charles and Joanne Berardi ~ in honor of
Nick Berardi
Jim and Elizabeth Bernstein ~ in memory
of Gerald Bernstein
Jeffrey Bernstein
Michael Bernstein
Gene and Loretta Bickert ~ in honor of
Margaret Bickert
Nanci Haigh Bicking
Kenneth and Helen Bireley ~ in memory
of Christine O’Mara
Joseph and Wilma Bird
Vincent and Carolyn Bisazza ~ in
memory of John Hay
Yuhanna and Sirley Bishar
Blanchard Family Foundation
Vern and Joanne Blunk
Board Members of Handi-Crafters
Stanley Bowman
Kay Brace ~ in honor of Katie Clayton
and all her co-workers
Lee Bradley
Brandywine Hospital
Alexander Bratic
Brian Hoskins Ford
Brothers Pizza
Anna Brown ~ in honor of
Martha R. Taylor
Donna Brown ~ in memory of John Hay
Tom Brown ~ in memory of
William McLaughlin
Ronald and Paula Brownback
John Brunken
David and Kathy Bucher
Valerie Budd
James and Cheryl Burkey ~ in memory of
William Anderson, Sr.
Barry Burns
Bruce and Kathryn Burns
Henry and Betty Busby
Julia Busick
Rita Byczkowski ~ in memory of
Joseph Byczkowski
C. Kenneth Grant, Inc.
C. Raymond Davis & Sons, Inc.
Caln Township Board of Supervisors
Lou Camagna ~ in honor of Bob Moore
Dorothy Campbell
Linda Campbell ~ in honor of
her Dad and three Brothers
Nancy Carr ~ in honor of Bob Spatola
Raymond and Bonnie Carr
Eric and Janine Carruthers & Family
David and Karen Carter
Bruce and Karen Cavin
Richard Cecchine ~ in memory of
Christine O’Mara
Daniel and Ruth Chambers - in memory
of Danny Chambers Jr.
Thomas and Elaine Chambers ~ in
memory of John Hay
Joan Chamness
Lloyd Chapman
Charlestown Café Club
Babita Chaudary
Leon Cichon ~ in memory of
William McLaughlin
Chester County Commissioners
Chester County Food Bank
Chester County HR Association
Chester County MH/IDD Employees
in memory of Christine O’Mara
Dawn Church
John and Dorothy Clarkin ~
in memory of John Hay
Chip and Mary Clavier
Coatesville Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
James and Sandy Coll ~ in memory of
Danny Chambers
Bruce and Mary Lee Colley ~ in memory
of John Hay
Kenneth and Jane Collins
Kim Collins
Communications Test Design, Inc.
Judy Conley ~ in memory of John Hay
Hartley and Barbara Connett
ConocoPhillips Matching Gift Program
Nancy Cook
Walter and Margaret Cook ~ in honor of
Steven Cook
Joseph and Yvonne Corbi ~ in memory of
Christine O’Mara
Richard Coyle
Crazy Aarons Putty World
David and Kathy Cronin ~ in memory of
Shirley Seftel
David and Kathy Cronin ~ in honor of
Zachary Cronin
Shawn Crowley
Crum & Forster
Anthony and Susan D’Alonzo ~ in
memory of John Hay
Thomas Davis
Dechert LLP
Madeleine Degnan
Thomas Degnan
Mike and Kim DeHaven
Delaware Valley HR Award Inc.
Alice Delduco ~ in honor of Patricia
Delduco
Rocco and Amy DellaPenna ~ in honor of
Gia DellaPenna
James and Janet DeMarr
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Teresa Dero
James and Kathryn Dewitt ~ in memory of
John Hay
DFT Inc.
Thomas and Janet DiCola ~ in memory of
Christine O’Mara
Ryan Dirkx
Helen Domsohn ~ in memory of
Mr. & Mrs. John Pryma
DNB First
Nancy Doane
Barbara Donahue
Win and Doris Dougherty
Downingtown Bicycle Shop
Downingtown Electric & Plumbing Co.
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Leslie Ducharme
Tracy Duffy
Ease Up Deep Muscle Therapy
Bob and Patty Edge
David and Pam Ehret
William and Ruth Eichinger ~ in memory
of John Hay
Raymond and Deborah Elmer ~ in
memory of Dana Marie Fregede
Frances Ennis ~ in loving memory of
Judith Rosica
Kathy Esworthy
Karen Fabrizio
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Judy Faith
Fairman Group Family Office
Dolores Farina
Farmer in Lyndell Christmas Tree Farm
Mary Faulkner ~ in memory of John Hay
James and Kathleen Feehery ~ in
memory of Jim Clarke
Robert and Judy Fielding ~ in memory of
Christine O’Mara
Gerald Feinberg ~ in memory of Roberta
Feinberg
Richard and Donna Ferrier
Jonathan Finkel
John Finley
First Cornerstone Foundation
First Niagara Bank
James and Lucy Ford ~ in memory of
Christine O’Mara
Deron and Michele Fort ~ in memory of
John Hay
Sally Fort ~ in memory of John Hay
Jim Foy ~ in memory of William
McLaughlin
Kenneth Frame
Wayne and Maureen Franco ~ in
memory of John Hay
Friedman Financial Services Group/
Wells Fargo Advisors
Sylvia Fuller ~ in honor of the clients and
staff of Handi-Crafters
Fulton Bank
Fulton Financial Corporation
Theodore and Ellen Gacomis
Margaret Gamble ~ in memory of John Hay
Adria Garhart ~ in memory of
Billy B. Maxwell
GasBreaker, Inc.
Helen Gawthrop ~ in honor of
Lloyd Gawthrop
James Gawthrop
Carmen and Phyllis Giacchino
William and Dorothy Giffing
Jim Gillespie
John, Joanne and Todd Gillespie
Charlotte Gilpin ~ in honor of Christopher
Gilpin
John and Regina Glynn~ in memory of
John Hay
Goldenliving Center
John and Nancy Good ~ in memory of
John Hay
Donald and Yvonne Goodwin
Robert and Joyce Gordon
James and Martha Gowen
Marianne Griffith
David Grossman ~ in memory of Danny
Chambers
Sylvia “Cissie” Halpern
Hampson-Mower-Kreitz Insurance
Agency
Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin &
Schiller
Russell Hanscom
Harold C. Wright Jr. Insurance
& Financial Services
Angela Harris-Reider
Bill Harris
Thomas Hartzell and Jean Larkin
Hatt’s Industial Supplies
Bill and Jane Hay ~ in memory of John
Hay
The John Robert Hay Family (Cathy,
Teresa, John, Michael) ~ in memory of
John Hay
Jim and Pattie ~ in memory of their beloved
son, John Hay
Robert and Holly Healy
Theresa Healy ~ in honor of Greg Healy
John and Carolyn Heary ~ in memory of
John Hay
Herr Foods, Inc.
Rosalie Hertzog
Gordon Hickman ~ in honor of Tim Irwin
Henry and Joyce Hiemen ~ in memory of
John Hay
Bruce and Claudia Hinlein ~ in honor of
Tony Hinlein
Frederick and Kathleen Hoge
John and Faith Holefelder
Ron and Lori Hollenbeck ~ in memory
of Marie Hollenbeck
James and Rebecca Hook~ in memory of
Jean Hope Irwin & in honor of Tim Irwin
Hoxie Harrison Smith Foundation
Daniel Hudock
Charles and Jean Humphreys
Ernie and Claudia Inmon ~ in honor of
Ronnie Middendorf
Interstate Container Reading
Internet Capital Group Operations,
Inc.
J.D. Eckman, Inc.
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
Ethel Jefferis ~ in honor of Donald Mack
Michael and Donna Jenemann
David S. John ~ in memory of Brittany
Zeigler
Marcia Johnson
James Jones and Ester Riehl
L. William Kay
William and Mary Alice Keen
Betsy Keith
Robert Kennedy
Renee Konopka ~ in memory of Walter
Konopka and William McLaughlin
Patricia Kozak ~ in honor of Tracy Rouse
KPMG LLP
Jack and Esther Kranton ~ in honor of
Martin Skolnik’s 90th Birthday
Dale and Nannette Krapf
Krapf’s Coaches, Inc.
Pat Krause
Arnie and Nelda Kring
John Kurenda
Joseph and Lisa Lacek
Lisa Henry Lacek & John Henry,
JH Specialties
Mary Ladd ~ in memory of Keith Ladd
Karen Ladd Baker
Lanco Adhesives
Ronald and Joyce Landon
Luigi and Mary Launi
Joseph and Monica Leaf
Susan Lee ~ in honor of Scott Benton
Tyrone Lecato
Lester Lepore
Catherine Lesky ~ in honor of Tim Irwin
Levan Bros., Inc. ~ in memory of Peg Reach
Gary and Susan Levin
Joan Levin ~ in honor of Christina Levin
Dennis Levine
Jeffrey Lewis and Mary Ann Rossi
Robert and Ramona Lichty
Lilly’s Pizza & Pasta
James Liney
Katelyn Lucy & Andrew Gingrich ~ in
honor of John McRaith
MacElree Harvey, Ltd.
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John and Alice Maguire ~ in memory of
Bob Maguire
John and alice Maguire ~ in memory of
John F. Maguire, Jr.
William and Jeannette Mahon
John and Marlene Mahoney ~ in memory
of John Hay
Carolyn Maloney
Manito Abstract Company, Inc.
Marchwood Dental Associates
Michael and Cathy Markwood
David Mast
Erma Martin ~ in memory of Jean Hope
Irwin & in honor of Tim Irwin
Jean Maroney
Larry and Ulrike Mates
John Mattson
Brian and Pat Maxwell
James and Elayne Mayrides
George Mazzotta
Christine McCann ~ in memory of Cheryl
Moore
Lisa McCann
Kevin and Maureen McCarry ~ in honor
of Kevin S. McCarry
Crystal McClairen
Mildred McClintock ~ in honor of Tina
Tran and Rebecca McClintock
Bill McCormick ~ in memory of John Hay
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Mike McDonough ~ in memory of
William McLaughlin
Anne McGarrity
Charles and Christine McGee
Kathleen McGowen ~ in honor of Kevin
McGowan
Robert and Theresa McGovern
Thomas McLaughlin
Gerald and Mary Ann McNeff
Robert and Jennifer McNeil
Carol Mellen
Karen Mellinger ~ in memory of John Hay
Merck Partnership for Giving
Robert and Carol Meredith
Betty and David Messina ~ in memory of
Christine O’Mara
MetroCast Communications of MS,
LLC ~ in memory of Christine O’Mara
Karen Micek ~ in memory of John Hay
Marjorie Milbourne ~ in honor of Tim
Irwin
Graham and Deborah Miles
Sun and Joon Min
Richard Mitchell
Thomas and Joan Moffa ~ in memory of
John Hay
Karen Mohr
Patricia Moidel
John and Kimberly Moore
Kenneth Moore
Anonymous
Michael and Anne Moran
Ranney and Terri Moran
Ivan Morris
David and Phyliss Moser
Craig Moylan
John Moysey
Charles and Deborah Muhly ~ in
memory of Elizabeth Muhly
James and Anita Mulhern ~ in memory of
John Hay
William and Rachel Mullin ~ in memory
of Bob Maguire
David and Gwen Murphy
Brian and Jessica Nagle
John and Shirley Nash
National Penn Bank
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
Dennis and Gail Newbold ~ in memory of
Christine O’Mara
Newcomers Club of Central Chester
County
Celeste Norwood
Robert Norwood ~ in honor of Lynn Ellen
Norwood
Craig O’Brien ~ in memory of William
McLaughlin
John and Mary Beth O’Donnell
Daniel and Victoria O’Keefe
James and Georgette O’Mara ~ in
memory of Christine O’Mara
Gary Olinger
P-K.’s Wholesale Grocer, Inc.
Jeff Padgett~ in memory of John Hay
Jay Painter
Palace Packaging Machines, Inc.
Pallet Express Inc.
Angela Palmer ~ in memory of Joe Rich
Clinton and Kathy Palmer
Leo and Maryanne Parsons
Raymond Paul
Ryan and Michelle Pearson ~ in memory
of Christine O’Mara
Gideon and Fannie Petersheim
Laura Petrillo
Pheasant Hill Foundation
Joseph and Deborah Pickard ~ in
memory of John Hay
Samuel and Marie Pickard ~ in memory
of John Hay
Beth Pizzica
Sunny Potter
Richard and Ruth Pottier ~ in memory of
Christine O’Mara
John and Kathleen Potts
Vasanth Prabhu
Joseph and Mary Pratt ~ in honor of Ray
Pratt
Jeannie Preece
Marshall and Constance Prince ~ in
memory of Christine O’Mara
Prowell Financial Management
Roman Ptakowski
James and Dorothy Quick & Family ~
in memory of Christine O’Mara
QVC
QVC Partners In Giving
Law Firm of Barry S. Rabin
Rainer & Company
RBC Capital Markets Employee
Matching Gift Program
Jane Redgrave
Josh and Owen Redgrave
Charles and Gertrude Reed
Reilly & Sons, Inc. ~ in memory of Danny
Chambers
Marlene Reinhart
Ester Riehl
ReMax Professional Realty
Linda Riley ~ in memory of Leard Jones
Richard and Donna Rintye
Michael Riordan
Richard and Donna Rintye
Peter and Sara Ritz ~ in memory of John
Hay
Bill and Eileen Roan ~ in honor of Bruce,
Claudia and Tony Hinlein
Robert E. Lamb Foundation, Inc.
Walter and Charlotte Robertson ~ in
memory of Christine O’Mara
Colleen Robustelli
Susan Windle Rogers
Rover Community Transportation
Royal Paper Products, Inc.
Russo Family
Theodore and Bonnie Saddic ~ in memory
of John Hay
Mary Saggese
Sara Gallo Jewelry
Tony Scheivert
Herman and Joanne Seedorf
Senior Information Centers, Inc. ~ in
memory of John Hay
Michael Shambaugh
Jason Sharp
John Shea ~ in memory of Christine
O’Mara
Donald and Mary Sheldon
Sheller Oil Company
Robert and Susan Shirk
Mark and Stephanie Shockites
David Shultz
Margot Sklar
Judy Skolnik
Martin and Eva Skolnik ~ in honor of
Handi-Crafters Employees
Frederick and Mary Smith
Mary K. Smith
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Stephen and Susan Soulas ~ in memory of
John Hay
Alan Splanger
Bob and Hannah Spatola
Jeanne Spatola
Kate Spatola
Nanner Fisher Spatola
Springbank Foundation
Springfield Mitsubishi
Victor and Marion Stambaugh ~ in
memory of John Hay
Phil and Eileen Stauffer ~ in honor of
Margaret McGrath Stauffer
Robert and Illaria Steele
Arnold Sten ~ in honor of Shayna Armstrong
Stockwell Elastomerics, Inc.
Stoner Waters Family Foundation
Fred Strauss
Jerome and Cathy Sturm ~ in honor of
Nancy O’Leary
Mary Styer ~ in honor of Sandy Styer
Summit Container Corporation
Paul Taraschi ~ in honor of Leslie Taraschi
Teleflex Foundation
Theresa Tarquinio
Peter Tedesco ~ in honor of Warren
Strawsnyder
The Central National-Gottesman
Foundation
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The Christmas Tree Shop in Lancaster
The Clark Associates Charitable
Foundation
The GE Foundation
The George W. Rentschler Foundation
The Gunard Berry Carlson Memorial
Foundation, Inc.
The H.O. West Foundation
The Hankin Foundation ~ in honor of
Maria LaGrossa
The Hankin Group
The John and Shirley Nash Foundation
The John J. Rydzewski Charitable Fund
The Mill Spring Foundation
The Pew Charitable Trust Matching
Gifts Program
The Protection Bureau
The RJM Foundation
The Scott & Susan Bentley Fund
The Stewart Huston Charitable Trust
The West Catholic Boys Class of 1960 ~
in memory of John Hay
Caroline Thomas
Judith Thompson
Blake and Joan Tomlinson
A. Frederick and Barbara Travaglini
Tri State Hog Club ~ in memory of John
Hay
Nancy Tuttle ~ in memory of John Hay
Charlotte Twaddell ~ in memory of John
Hay
Charlene Underwood
ULINE
Universal Aviation Management Group,
Inc.
Univest National Bank and Trust
Company
Valley Forge Investment Corporation
Pierrette Velez
Victory Brewing Company
Judith Vietri ~ in memory of Jenny Era
Tom and Marlene Vogel ~ in memory of
Shirley Seftel
Joseph and Germaine Walsh ~ in memory
of John Hay
The Walsh Family (Joe, Betty, Julia and
Jennifer) ~ in memory of John Hay
Phil and Karen Walsh
Robert Waters (Bobby)
Robert and Coleen Walton
Grand PA Watson ~ in honor of Alice
Martin
William Weber
Weston Solutions c/o Chrissie Ford
Latta and Donna White ~ in memory of
John Hay
Bruce and Kay Wicks ~ in honor of Lynn
Huey and for the Older Adult Daily Living
Center
Jeanne Wilkerson
William J. Dixon Company
David and George Williams
Iva Willis ~ in honor of Karen Willis
Donald and Elaine Willoughby ~ in
memory of Richard Geiger
Paul and Mary Wills
Kevin and Melissa Wilson
Mark, Teresa, Jennifer and Amy Wilson ~
in honor of Jessica
Penelope Wilson
Terri Winchock
Susan Windle Rogers
William and Judith Wolfe ~ in memory of
John Hay
Miles Wolfson
World Travel, Inc.
WSFS Bank
Kenneth and Audrey Wyerman ~ in honor
of Nancy Wyerman
XL Specialty Caring Community
Friends from the YMCA~ in memory of
Christine O’Mara
Yuanchung Eric Yang
Alex and Janet Yanushefski ~ in memory of
Christine O’Mara
Michael and Pamela Zahorchak
Robert and Margaret Zazo
Thank You ...
This year James “Jimmy” Warren embarked on his
48th year of employment at Handi-Crafters.
Jimmy started working at Handi-Crafters in 1966, he says, “when he was just
a kid.” Jimmy’s Workshop Supervisor, Tanya Jackson reports that “he never
misses a day of work and works very hard at his job.” Jimmy says he can’t
believe its been 48 years and says he likes making the kits and boxes with
co-worker and best friend Rosemary by his side.
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Statement of
Revenue and Expenses …

Support & Revenue:
Chester County Funding
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Funding
CCDCD
Non-Government Tuitions
Contributions (Unrestricted)
United Way
Contracts-Workshop Revenue
Office of Voc Rehab
Other Revenue
495,120
2,275,785
23,544
374,090
402,986
18,541
3,009,657
13,279
15,932
Total Support and Revenue
6,628,934
Expenses with General & Administrative
Program Services
Workshop Rehabilitation
Employment Services
Community Habilitation
Housing Services
5,166,520
300,547
534,248
49,579
Total Program Services
6,050,894
General & Administrative
Total Expenses
600,877
6,651,771
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* A copy of the 2013-2014 Audited Financial Report is available for review
by contac ng Linda Glazer. linda.glazer@handi-cra ers.org
13 individuals served from greater
Honey Brook and Glenmoore area
25 individuals served from Phoenixville,
Spring City and Pottstown area
77 individuals served from Downingtown,
Exton and Chester Springs
109 individuals served from
Coatesville and Thorndale area
37 individuals served from Berwyn,
Paoli, Malvern and Devon area
64 individuals served from
West Chester area
20 individuals served from Parkesburg,
Atglen and Cochranville area
10 individuals served from
Kennett Square
11 individuals served from greater
Oxford, Lincoln University and
Nottingham area
Serving Chester and
Neighboring Counties
12 individuals served from West Grove,
Avondale and Landenberg area
11 individuals served from
Delaware County
1 individuals served from
Lancaster County
Over 380 Individuals
served this year.
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Parting Thoughts...
“My daughter looks
forward to going to her
job daily.” ~ Client Family
“Because I work
at Handi-Cra ers,
I feel be er about
myself and what I
am able to do!”
~ Client

“Joe is very happy
with Handi-Crafters.
He looks forward to
being there
everyday.”
~ Client Family
“We feel that Carla has
matured in many ways working at Handi-Crafters, including: She is more independent,
more friendly, She thinks more
positively and has learned
new skills.” ~ Client Family
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“Handi-CraŌers gives me
peace of mind for my child”
~ Client Family
“I appreciate that
Melvin has a job to go
to. It has helped him
become a better
person and climb out
of his shell. We do
appreciate all the effort
and hard work that
everyone at
Handi-Crafters does.”
~Client Family
“With my son working at Handi-Crafters, it enables me, his
primary caregiver to have a job. His working at Handi-Crafters
improves the quality of life for my whole family.
Thank You, Handi-Crafters!” ~ Client Family
One of our great highlights of the year….
Bob Spatola, former President of the Board of Directors and long-serving volunteer received the Chester County
Chamber of Business and Industry’s Citizen of the Year Award. Photograph above, Bob is accepting the award
among family and friends during the Chamber’s Annual Dinner held at Longwood Gardens.
Thank You Bob for being such a wonderful Ambassador for Handi-Crafters.
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Handi-Cra ers  Execu ve Board of Directors:
Don Sheldon-President
Karen Ladd Baker-Vice President
Claire Annechini-Vice President
Brian L. Nagle-Secretary
Michael J. Hankin-Treasurer
Robert A. Spatola—Past President
215 Barley Sheaf Road
Thorndale, PA 19372
610.384.6990
www.handi-craŌers.org
Handi-Cra ers  Board of Directors :
Allan Burkley
Bruce T. Cavin
Kathy Cronin
Thomas P. Davis
Denny Howell
Joseph Howard
Julie Po s
Kate Spatola
Marlene Vogel
Gregory S. Bentley—Honorary Member
Handi-Cra ers  Execu ve Director :
Amy Rice
Printing of this publication made possible
by the generosity of:
On The Cover...
Pain ng by Anthony J. Cifelli of Downingtown.
Tony started at Handi-Cra ers in June 2003
as a client. He transi oned to part- me staﬀ
in maintenance five years ago. Tony also
helps teach art classes and painted
“tree farm” in watercolor in 2012.