Take a Stand
Community Champions brings us incredible stories of community members making a difference by taking a stand. One of those champions was Desiree Murphy. Most of us have heard of SNAP,…
Read MoreEverybody Needs a Karle
Years ago, I went to visit my friends Connie and Carl. At the time, they were battling cancer, and I could sense their challenges in keeping up with their medications.…
Read MoreAnother Reason to Cry About Taxes
Sheila Fehrenbach worked at KenCrest for more than 25 years before her retirement in 2014. She was an instrumental part of our organization, and we missed her dearly when she…
Read MoreYou want to be like Kendra
For more than 45 years, I have been in the non-profit industry. Throughout those years, I hoped to grow kinder, humbler, and no less determined. I could tell you stories…
Read MoreIn Gratitude
I recently received an unexpected donation from a family friend; he is the dad of a teenager with autism. While his son does not receive services from KenCrest, he knows…
Read MoreFind One
Our industry has an issue concerning hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). We need to hire at least 300 people to help us accomplish the important work of providing children and…
Read MoreEveryone Belongs
In the tenth grade, I transferred to a new school district, and it was a challenging year for me. Social groups had formed then, and I needed help figuring out…
Read MoreFeel the Power of Acceptance
There are multiple meanings to the word acceptance, but today I want to focus on only one. Acceptance is the action of consenting to receive or undertake something that is offered.…
Read MoreBring the Gifts that Matter
During the week of Christmas, we talk about gift-giving more than any other time of year. We talk about how retail sales are better or worse than in prior years,…
Read MoreThankful
In my house all of the wrapping paper has made it into the trash and onto the curb for pickup. There were some surprises all around in our family this…
Read MoreI Want to Start a Movement: Lights On, Lights Everywhere
Everyone in the US has heard some stories about Benjamin Franklin. Some of them are true, and some of them are false. This story will be about a false narrative:…
Read MoreUsing the “L” Word Daily
The first thing I think about when someone tells me about a child born with a known disability, is Early Intervention. The service embodies the highest respect for the child,…
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