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Handi-Crafters 2019e u e ar re rs

Brian L. Nagle - PresidentMichael Hankin -Vice President

Joe Howard—Vice President Allan Burkley—SecretaryJohn Stoddart-Treasurer

Karen Baker -Past President

Handi-Crafters Board of Directors :Claire AnnechiniBruce T. CavinPerry Bentley Terry McGurkDenny HowellRobert Kenney

Executive Director Amy ice

e - provide employmentopportunities and other supportive services for individuals with disabilities or

barriers to be productive workers and develop greater self esteem.

Handi-Crafters | Annual e r 2017-2018

We Are Community

Our Annual Report is dedicated to Robert “Bob” Spatola. Bob was Handi-Crafters greatest Ambassador, committing nearly thirty years of dedicated

volunteer service and generous philanthropy to our mission. Bob passed away peacefully at his home on April 6, 2018.

Bob served on our Board of Directors and was Chair for two terms as well as the Chair of the 2005 Capital Campaign. Bob's infectious energy and support helped to guide

Handi-Crafters up until his final days.

His devotion was by far the greatest in caring and loving the people who work at Handi-Crafters. Bob would truly light up the workforce, knowing names of all workers, passing out hugs,

exchanging stories and playful taunts. Bob also celebrated everyone's birthday. Bob was a warm and generous friend to all. And we loved him for it.

His passion for telling Handi-Crafters story was special, heartfelt and proud. Bob not only made the commitment of his personal time, he was a true investor in our mission

and his leadership of giving was significant year after year and he challenged others to follow.

For his dedication and commitment Bob received the 2016 Best Friend Award. Bob's legacy lives strong on our building at 215 Barley Sheaf Road, The Spatola Center.

We thank Bob's wife, Hannah and his family for sharing him with us over the many years. While our lives have been changed and our hearts heavy, we celebrate the

shear honor of working with him, his exemplary leadership and for his service and his pillar of dedication.

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Parting Thought’s Amy ice Executive Director

Community is a “group of people living in the same place or havingar ular ara er s s n n a eel n ell s ers as

a resul s ar n n a u es n eres s an als

I participate in a number of communities. There is my neighborhood. A very diversegroup of individuals who share those events, such as a dog park being proposed inour neighborhood, that come together in time of need but otherwise are merrilycordial. I also belong to a very tight knit community in the practice of yoga. Every

Tuesday evening anywhere from 6-9 women come together with our teacher. I am also a resident of West Chester Borough, a broad Community of residents,

businesses and municipal services.

I can tell you that Handi-Crafters is a vibrant, very diverse community. Over 300 individuals come together each work day to accomplish a common goal, a safe

productive day with friends. My friend, Kristine, who is one of the many dynamicworkers of the Handi-Crafters community, is also a member of several other

communities. She is a central member of her life share community, a valuable andtalented member of the Special Olympics community, and a citizen

of the Coatesville Community.

We are each a product of the communities we belong to. In turn these communitiesenhance each other contributing to the life experience of the individuals.

No one community is more or less then the others,each is necessary for a complete, well lived life.

ours In Community,

Leigh says her favorite day at Handi-Crafters ispayday becauseshe loves toshop for newclothes, shoes,and jewelry withher paycheck! Leigh takespride in her ap-pearance. Leighalways looks professional andwell-dressed at work. Her supervisor,Warren, reports she has excellent attend-ance, is always on time, and is a model em-ployee due to her positive attitude and workethic. Lee is a steady worker through theday, and can complete all the jobs in theworkshop. Leigh reports her favorite job inthe shop is assembling men’s travel kits, andshe is very good at this job! If she has diffi-culty learning a new task, Leigh does not giveup but keeps trying until the job is done. Leigh says she looks forward to coming towork to see her coworkers and many friendsat Handi-Crafters.

Hello From Leigh BrownMeet The Sample TwinsMonte and Donte Sample have a positiveinfluence on their coworkers and staff becausethey are always smiling, happy, and pleasant.Donte’s shop instructor, Beth, reports he ispolite, soft spoken, and loved by everyone inthe shop. Beth has only good things to sayabout him, especially that he is very important in the shop because of his positive attitude. Monte’s shop instructor, Bill, says he is alwayscheerful, kind, and willing to try new jobs even when it challenges his hand. Bill also has onlygood things to say about him because he never complains even when he has reason to. Monte’s favorite job is putting tags on bags of

potato chips, and Donte states he likesmost of the jobs inthe shop. They both agree thatlunch is the favorite time of the day at work. The brotherssay that they learned to berespectful, kind,and learned to havea positive attitudein school at CDC.

Greetings From Jose Jose Barrios is a hard worker who looks forward to coming to workat Handi-Craftersand rarely missesa day. He has apositive attitude,wants to pleasehis shop instruc-tor, and get along with hiscoworkers. He

reports his favorite jobs are cutting andweighing putty and putting the exactamount of putty into tins for the Crazy Aa-ron’s Thinking Putty Job. Jose takes hiswork very seriously and does an excellent job measuring and weighing. Jose is flexi-ble and will do any job in the shop includingbuilding boxes, and working on shoe kits. He says his second favorite job is putting shoe kit brushes into red boxes. Jose ex-plains that getting a paycheck is awesomeso he can pay for his favorite activities likebowling and going to the movies.

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A Welcome Message From Our President & CEO, Brian L. NagleDear Friends,

As we toil our way into another year at Handi-Crafters, Inc., my faith in our mission impels me to recognize those who serve at the core of what we do, to express gratitude for the accomplishments made in the prior year by and on behalf of our clients, and to look forward to the good things to come. Handi-Crafters is open weekdays from 8am-430 pm. Our staff serve tirelessly throughout those many days. And yet when you visit, which indeed you should visit us, you will see our staff and our clients enjoying themselves, and not only packaging tins of Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty, or Kiwi Shoe Products, but sharing fellowship, a lending hand, and a good meal. Our clients are happy to be at Handi-Crafters. Our staff, from part time veterans to workshop supervisors to our directors, do their work with the same level of commit-ment and care as the parents of differently abled children who started Handi-Crafters in 1961.

We’ve made some more progress to boot. Under the Board’s leadership, toward the end of 2018, we adopted our new “4 year Strategic Vision and Plan.” I am grateful for the contributing staff and board members for enabling the preparation and adoption of this tremendous springboard. Thanks too to Carl Francis for his expert guidance with the project. With fair warning not to bite off more than we can chew, we have much work ahead. Along the way, we revamped our organizational chart and thereby launched a renewed effort toward succession planning, installed a 2018 worthy security and limited access and monitoring system, and updated the awfully outdated bathrooms in the Spatola Center.

We are progressing with plans for our new building addition, which promises to help carry us into the future of our service with a technology center, a new adult daycare facility, and other important elements that I will be telling you more about very soon. I will be asking you for your support to that end. We remain financially strong, but our call to service requires our continued efforts for support. Government fund-ing can be fleeting, and we want no client left unserved. I am so very grateful for you and your support.

Finally, I will renew my invitation that you visit. Many of our friends do. In 2018, we enjoyed volunteering visits from many friends who came and spent a day or more working side by side with our clients, including our Parents, Board of Directors, D.L. Howell and Associates, MacElree Harvey, The Hankin Group, Dupuy Synthes, SAP, Key Bank and Krapfs, West Chester University Baseball and Shire Pharmaceuticals. See you soon!

Gratefully yours,

Brian L. Nagle Handi-Crafters | Annual Report 2017-2018

On Friday Night, April 20, 2018 Handi-Crafters ea eas ene came to life! What a roaring good time we shared. Over 200 guests attended the ritzy affair,

many dressed looking spiffy in perfect fashion for the throwback in time to the twenties. Flappers, fringe, gangsters and spats. Incredible sponsors

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help sustain our work center and our

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Save The Date ~ 2019 Spring Benefit ~

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The Community We Serve

of individuals working at Handi-Crafters do not have

supplemental funding after the ageof 21 to support their

Vocational Training andemployment goals. our generous

support directly contributes tounderwriting the

important journey for un-funded workers at Handi-Crafters, in total

nearly 00,0000 annually. Handi-Crafters never turns anyone

away who wishes to pursuegreater independencethrough having a job!

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reported 88 of client workers say they aresatisfied with their job at Handi-Crafters. 90of respondents noted they were satisfied with

the services they receive and 89 believethey receive the services they need.

andi rafters is honored to be a choice of employment

vocational growth and trustedproviders of a productive meaningful

day for over individuals.

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* A copy of the 2017-2018 Audited Financial Report is available for reviewby contacting Peggy Eichelberger, Director of Finance peggy.eichelberger handi-crafters.org

Financial Highlights by PercentageREVENUE & SUPPORTChester County Funding 300,8 0Commonwealth of PA Funding 3,263,806Community Development Funding 2, 83Contracts-Workshop Revenue 4,640,637Private Tuitions 498,201Contributions Unrestricted 3,829OVR Fee-For-Service Revenue 73,27Warehouse Income 10,71

Total Support and Revenue 9,393,896

EXPENSES

Program Services

Workshop ehabilitation 6,782,82

Employment Services 3 8,6 6

Community Habilitation 64 ,7 9

Housing Services 9,362eneral A n s ra e 639,639

Fundraising 139, 33

Total Expenses 8,625,774I wi t an i a te in what

eve it nee I can’t even imagine whatI w with t an i a te it i the m t ecia ace I have eve een ” A Client-Workers Mother

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The Best Friend Award is given annually by Handi-Crafters to recognize and honor service, commitment and dedication to Handi-Crafters Mission.

"This award grants us the opportunity to say thank you." said Amy Rice, Executive Director. Presenting CTDI with this award is very significant. "The support of CTDI is tremendous, if not for our customers our mission could never be fulfilled. There would be no development of skills for our workforce, no learning, no growing and no paychecks." CTDI is an excellent example of what our customers (THE COMPANIES WHO CONTRACT US FOR WORK) do for our production management business model and our non-profit mission. If not for our valuable customers, we would not be able to provide the employment opportunities for our work force to learn and grow!

CHECK OUT VIDEO EXTRA ONLINE www.handi-crafters.org/video-images

CTDI & Handi-Crafters, Partnership Video

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And, The 2018 Best Friend Award, GOES TO…

We are incredibly grateful to be in the company of Hankin Group and Bentley Systems to present this prestigious golf event each year.

The day would not be possible without the generosity and dedication of our champions… our sponsors! This year over 80 amazing companies sponsored the event, including WEST Pharmaceutical Services. Pusey Electric, Independence Property Management, Beneficial Bank, Indian Valley Mechanical, BB T Bank, and Pickering Valley Landscaping.

Since 2014, the Hankin Invitational has raised more than $800,000 to benefit Handi-Crafters, making a significant contribution in sustaining meaningful employment for

extraordinary Individuals.

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John & Fran Wright ~ in honor of Andrew EllsworthJonathan & Maria WrightWSFS Bank ~ in memory of Ruth ChambersWSFS BankKenneth Wyerman ~ in memory of Audrey WyermanEric YangJohn & Susan Yeager ~ in memory ofMarlyce TillatsonBarry & Sandra Young ~ in honor of AndrewAlderferMichael and Pamela ZahorchakZap Pest ControlMr & Mrs Robert L. Zazo ~ in memory ofPearle M. StolfzfusZebby Sulecki, Inc.

Gifts In Kind Air Ventures Hot Air Balloon FlightsAngela & Mark AlderferArchitectural AllianceJohn BaerKaren BakerSharon BeswickBorgata Hotel Casino and SpaBruce and Karen CavinChaddsford WineryCitron CoopermanCoatesville Country ClubConcord Country ClubJeff CrittendenPeggy EichelbergerCharles and Cynthia EnnisFAST SIGNS of Exton, Mr & Mrs Kevin MengelTelisha & Malik FeamsterPaul and Donna HagertyThe Five Senses BoutiqueHalladay FloristHandi-Crafters Board of DirectorsJoe and Georgann HowardDenny and Natalie HowellD.L. Howell and Associates, Inc.J.H. Specialties & Lumabase/John Henry & Lisa LacekJW Marriott Essex HouseRobert and Kelly KenneyLIVE with Kelly and Ryan – WABC TVThe Macolino Family

Mr. & Mrs. James MayridesChef Norm MironKen MooreJessica & Brian NagleKim ParrottJason & Nikki PattonKaren RamseyRick & Jean RossBill & Teri RozellKurt ScheivertMartin and Eva SkolnikIllaria & Robert SteeleBruce & Cathy SteinJoe and Lisa LacekMacElree Harvey, Ltd.Chef Norm Miron and Norm’s Kitchen CateringNortheast Mast Climbers/Victor MarcantoniTaylor Quigg/GirlMom EssentialsEllen RoseSpring Knoll Farm, Allison and Dan SullivanSummer Crow Photos/Patty O’BrienStephen and April PiersonTucker PiersonTheresa Tarquinio of RE/MAX Professional RealtyRobert Templin FamilyVermeil Wines and Coach Dick VermeilVictor Marconi and Northeast Mast ClimbersVictory Brewing CompanyWhitford Country Club

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Jacqueline Smith ~ in memory ofRobert L. Walton Jr.Mary SmithTina & Ed Smith ~ in memory of Ruth ChambersRobert & Joyce Snader ~ in memory ofArthur A. BurtAlan SpanglerJoseph Spatola & Family ~ in memory ofhis beloved brother, Robert A. SpatolaRobert and Angela SpatolaBob and Hannah SpatolaThe Spatola FamilyE. Kay Spritzer ~ in memory of Arthur A.BurtBill StanleyRobert & Illaria Steele ~ in memory ofAlia Hassan JawadArnold and Joyce StenJeffrey and Linda Stevens in memory ofRobert L. Walton Jr.Stoner Waters Family FoundationMr. & Mrs. Jerome Sturm ~ in honor ofNancy O’LearyMary Styer ~ in honor of Sandra StyerSullivan County Special Education Department In memory of Ruth C. Chambers (Rebecca Aldinger, Randi Dickenson,Kelly Flottemesch, Michele Potuck)Sullivan Marketing GroupT.W. Cooper nsuranceTague Lumber nc.Paul and Faye TaraschiTheresa TarquinioPeter Tedesco ~ in honor of Warren StrawsnyderHenry Tegler ~ in memory of Robert A. Spatola

The Deacom Foundation nc.TheDonna WilliamsFaix CharitableTrust in memory ofDonna W. FaixThe Gunard BerryCarlsonMemorial Foundation nc.The John and Shirley Nash FoundationThe Mill Spring FoundationThe Protection BureauThe RJM FoundationThe Scholler FoundationCaroline ThomasMary Alice (Mills) Thomas ~ in memory ofRuth ChambersPete and Judy ThompsonThreaded Screw Products Co. nc.Timothy OffHeating Air Conditioning PlumbingThomas and Mary Joe TracyTra c Planning and Design nc.Frederick Travaglini in memory ofRobert SpatolaGunard TravagliniRose Marie TurbessiCharlotte TwadellBill and Charlene nderwood

nitexniversal Aviation Management Group nc.nivest Bank and Trust Company

Valley Forge nvestment GroupVanguard D Systems nc.Vangaurd Matching Gift ProgramVertex Employees Corporate Philanthropy Matching ProgramVic’s Refrigeration& ApplianceService in memory ofBob Spatola Vic’s Refrigeration & Appliance Service in honor ofDino TaraschiVictory Fire Protection nc.

Judith Vietri ~ in memory of Jenny EraDenise & Joseph Vililante in memory ofRuth ChambersTom and Marlene VogelMike&MarcieWalker in memory ofBobby WaltonWAM Concrete nc.Rosaleen Walsh ~ in memory ofHelen Lloyd GawthropRobert & Coleen Walton in honor ofBobby WaltonKaitlyn Ward ~ in memory of Robert A. SpatolaAndrew WelshWest Pharmaceutical Services nc.Whitford Charitable FundKevin Wiker in honor of Robert & Alonzo Jeanne WilkersonCornelius WilliamsAl & Jim Smith and Sandra Williams ~ inmemory ofRobert L. WaltonKenneth Williams~ in memory of Richard NowickiWilliam C. Fischer Plumbing & Heating LLCEsther Williams ~ in memory ofRobert L. Walton Jr.Eugene WilliamsRichmond & Linda Williams in memory ofHelen Lloyd Kitchel GawthropRob & Susan Williams ~ in memory ofRobert W. Ashby Sr.Don & Elaine Willoughby in memory of Richard GeigerPaul WillsKevin and Melissa Wilson~ in memory of Dana Fregede~ in honor of Tim Irwin & Andrew EllsworthPenelope WilsonWorth & Company nc.Harold & Helen Wright

andy loves to wear a brightly colored bow tie to work every day because he wants to show his appreciation for having a job at Handi-Crafters for the past 8 years. Ra olle t bo e a report e a at lea t are are ll or a e b olor a pa er o e a ea l oor ate e t rt a pa t e er a .

andy started working at Handi-Crafters in the workshop learning how to tape cardboard boxes. He then quickly mastered the other jobs in the shop. After his first year at Handi-Crafters, he moved into the warehouse where he learned how to band cardboard, move skids, and help his supervisor with a variety of jobs. He says that his favorite job in the warehouse is to move skids with fin-ished product. andy loves to work at Handi-Crafters because there is consistent work even in inclement weather. He believes his job is very important to his overall health so he can come to work and stay active all day. Working at Handi-Crafters has given him the confidence to obtain his driver’s license four years ago, and buy a car! andy is very proud of these accomplishments and feels a sense of freedom to drive himself to and from work. His warehouse supervisor, Dave Court, reports he is reliable and wants to do a good job. andy is known for being polite, cooperative, bright and one of the “best dressed” at Handi-Crafters.

Supporting Great People

In the Community 6.

MEET RANDY BLACKBURN

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In The Community! Our New Community Participation Program

All people, regardless of abilities, should have access to, choice of, and an opportunity to partici-pate in a full range of community activities when provided the opportunity and appropriate supports. Our Community Participation Program enhances the opportunity for individuals to seek and enjoy the benefits of greater community involvement and greater room to grow independently within the community setting. Handi-Crafters launched the program this year in conjunction with the Pennsylvania s Office of Developmental Programs. The goal of this program is to help individu-als to increase potential for competitive employment, build greater natural supports, increase independence, experience meaningful community participation, and expand social relationships beyond the work center.

This program is designed to broaden individual horizons by scheduling and going on community excursions as part of their work day. Up to three individuals participate in the planned activity under the supervision of one staff person. Transportation is provided by Handi-Crafters, however, costs associated with the activities are the responsibility of the individual.

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Christine Crumlish-O’Shaughnessy ~ in memory ofMarlyce L. TillatsonMartina & Bruce Ossman in memory ofRuth ChambersOutside UnlimitedOxford Area FoundationJay PainterAngela Palmer ~ in memory of Joseph RichDick and Catherine PalmquistMr & Mrs Jerry ParsonsLeo and Maryanne ParsonsMr. & Mrs. Jason PattonPaulits Foundation PCA ndustrial & Paper Supplies nc.PECONancy Pelet in memory of Michael PeletLaura PetrilloPickering Valley Landscape nc.Pikeland Construction nc.Beth Pi icaM.L. Polidore ~ in memory of RobertW. AshbySr.Jack and Kathy Potts i ho o o om PottsLarry Powers ~ in memory Mike RussoJeannie PreeceLeslie Prescott in memory ofMarlyce L.TillatsonBeth Jimmy&MaryBethPrettyman in memory ofour Angel Becky PrettymanEd and Carol PriceProwell Financial Management LLCDiane and Roman PtakowskiH.J. Purnell Jr. CPAPusey ElectricBarry and Bridget Rabin

Rainer & CompanyRampmaster/General TranserviceGary and Gayle RayRBC Capital MarketsReading Metro Taxicab nc.Josh and Owen RedgraveCharles & Trudy Reed in memoryof Kate ReedRegina P. Arnold Family FundJohn & Sharon Reilly in memory of Ruth C. ChambersReilly & Sons nc. in memory of Danny ChambersMarlene Reinhart ~ in honor of DebbieReinhartSusan & Debbie Reis in memory of Robert A. SpatolaEli abeth Reister in memory ofRichard W. NowickiRe/Max Professional Realty of ExtonRestore CoreRobert & Anne Reynolds in memory ofRobert L. Walton Jr.Richard L. Sensenig Co.Marc and Margaret RicklesEster RiehlRiley Riper Hollin & ColagrecoRichard & Donna Rintye in honor ofSteven RintyeRobert E. Lamb Foundation nc.Carol and Andrew RobinsonPeter & Pamela RohallRosati PlumbingRotary Club of Central Chester CountyRotary Club of CoatesvilleRotary Club of Paoli-Malvern-BerwynMr. & Mrs. John RothwellRothwell Document SolutionsRover Community Transportation

Dorothy Russo ~ in memory of Michael Russo

Dr. & Mrs. Michael Russo in memory ofTommy MilnamowJohn Ryd ewskiDaniel SaduskyMr. & Mrs. Gary Satterwhite in memory ofRobert A. SpatolaMr. & Mrs. H. Murray Sawyer in honor ofLloyd GawthropJoy & Bruce Seaman in memory of Arthur A. BurtJoanne & Herman SeedorfKurt ScheivertSchlosser Steel nc.John SchroederHerman and Joanne SeedorfMichael ShambaughMaria Schul in memory ofRichard W. NowickiDiane & Michael Shannon in memory ofRuth ChambersSheller Oil CompanyMr & Mrs Ron Shireman in memory ofRichard W. NowickiMr. & Mrs. Mark ShockitesWilliam&JuliaSims in memory of Belinda HarrisonAlicia SingletonJudy SkolnikMartin & Eva Skolnik in honor ofThe employees of Handi- e sSLA ServiceManagement in memoryof Leon LinkWill & Carol Slaymaker in memory ofArthur A. BurtEleanor Smith Helker in honor of Ron Helker

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MacElree Harvey, Ltd.Ian and Mary MacKinnonMacLaren Kitchen and BathBrenda Mahan ~ in memory ofRobert W. Ashby Sr.Jeannette MahonMain ConstructionDiane MaldonadoCarolyn MaloneyManito Abstract Company Inc.Maureen Manza ~ in memory ofHelen Kitchel GawthropCaitlin Mara KeaneMarchwood Dental AssociatesEd, Alice & Allison Paige Margolis ~ in memory ofAgnes Prince MargolisMark Bullard Co.Terrence J. MarloweDebria Martin in memory of Arthur A. BurtDavid Mast ~ in memory of Janet L. FlahartSusan Master ~ in memory of Robert StrawsnyderJohn MattsonThomas and Miriam MayridesGeorge Ma ottaChristine McCann in memory ofJane and Cheryl MooreLisa McCannJeffrey and Kimberly McCardellKevin and Maureen McCarryGlenn & Mildred McClintock ~ in honor ofTina Tran and Rebecca McClintockRachel & Timothy McCool ~ in memory ofMarlyce TillatsonJon and Cheryl McCormack

Charles & Christine McGee in honor ofBob SpatolaFrancis and Michele McGlynnVirginia McGoldrick ~ in memory ofRobert L. Walton Jr.Fran & Joe McLaughlin ~ in memory ofWilliam McLaughlinTom McLaughlin ~ in honor of Joe McLaughlinMcMahon Associates, Inc.Lisa McMannBob & Mary McNamara ~ in memory ofWilliam H. MullinRobert & Jennifer McNeil ~ in memory ofBob Spatola & in honor of Hannah SpatolaHal & Margo Measley ~ in memory ofHelen Kitchell GawthropSusan and T.C. Medford ~ in memory ofRobert A. SpatolaMedlock Family~ in memory of Richard W. NowickiCarol Mellen Karen Mellinger~ in memory of Michael V. MellingerRobert and Carol MeredithMeridian BankRoger & Joan Metzger ~ in memory ofRobert A. SpatolaGraham and Deborah MilesCharles and Mary MillerMichael & Susan Miller ~ in memory ofBob SpatolaRichard MitchellKenneth & Robert Moore ~ in memory ofPatricia MooreMichael and Anne Moran

Mr. & Mrs. Ranney R. MoranHelen & Ted Morgan ~ in memory ofRobert A. SpatolaMr. & Mrs. Frederick H. Morris Jr. ~ in memory ofMr. & Mrs. George E. HallRanney MoranIvan MorrisTerry and Jim MulryJohn & Judy Murphy ~ in memory ofRobert A. SpatolaHlonipha & Carol MyamboJudi Myers ~ i ho o o e omli soHeidi Na sBrian and Jessica NagleJohn and Shirley NashNBL Flooring, Inc.Denis and Gail NewboldJenna Nazzario ~ in memory of Robert A.SpatolaNewcomers Neighbors of Newtown Square AreaNewcomers Club of West ChesterNicholas and Catherine FantanarosaJanet Noblitt in memory of RobertA. SpatolaNorth Star ConstructionNORRBarbara Norton ~ in honor of John McRaithCeleste NorwoodMr & Mrs Edward Nowicki ~ in memory ofRichard W. NowickiJohn and Mary Beth O’DonnellGary OlingerEstate of Durand O’Meara ~ in memory ofDurand O’MearaOn Air Direct, Inc.

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Examples of just some of the planned activities include Volunteering at local animal shelters, food banks and senior centers. Field trips to venues such as Longwood Gardens, VC , Herr’s and local farms are scheduled, as well as, learning trades such as screen printing. Teams also learn to utilize the library and our local parks. Over 80 of our work force is enrolled in Community Participation.

ane aid he liked going o he food bank. He liked helping

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Help with Housing.

$400K in federal grant funding has supported Handi-Crafters Independent Living Solutions Program ILS . Since 2012. The Chester County Department of Community Development has invested federal funding as part of the County’s Decade to Doorways Initiative to make homelessness rare, brief, and nonrecurring. The ILS program, led by Laurie ichardson, provides support, resources and case management to individuals who are disabled and in a housing crisis. Since 2012 The ILS Program and ichardson have re-housed nearly 200 individuals and families in communities across the County.

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For all of us, new jobs bring a learning curve. For yan, exposure to new corporate expectations and

employment structure brought additional challenges. The position did not work out for the long term, but was viewed as a terrific stepping stone and opportunity of reflection and growth. yan headed back on the employment trail. He called me everyday, said MacCarty. We had a good idea at where his skill set may be most positioned for employment success. Enter, Oxford based, Prettyman Excavating and Septic Service. Company owner, James Prettyman was considering a position. He met with Edie and yan to discuss the job and expectations and yan was hired. yan is an assistant on excavating and septic service job sites. He is deployed with his supervisor, Bill Stafford and works three days a week. Now, nearly a year into the job, Ryan tells everyone how much he loves his work and bosses. He is doing a great job for us, said James Prettyman. According to his supervisor, yan caught on to his job quickly and is a hard worker. He is a big help on jobs. You may think that we did a good thing for yan, but, having yan, its been a good thing for us! Stafford said.

This year 24 individuals worked with our l en e al s s n e r ne

job in the community.

Ryan Abel Working In The Community There are two things that you would note about Ryan Abel from the minute you met him, he likes to work , grew up on a Southern Chester County farm, and, he has a big personality. A popular guy, who likes to chat, doesn't miss a beat and is a friend for life. Over a dozen years ago, Ryan Abel started working at Handi-Crafters. He spent those years learning new job skills, keeping a fast paced production rate and working on mobile crews. Ryan also enjoyed the social connections with colleagues and staff at Handi-Crafters. With his well-rounded skill set, work ethic and confidence; conversations with his family and team turned to time. Time for

yan to transition from work center employment to community employment.

Last year, yan paired up with Community Employment Specialist, Edie MacCarty. The two began considering employment options, working on applications and honing interview skills. The first job offer came from Herr Foods and yan bid farewell to Handi-Crafters.

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Greta Hemcher ~ in honor ofAlbert FranchellaHerr Potts and PottsBruce & Claudia Hinlein in honor of TonyHinleinHMK nsuranceHockman Family FoundationEli abeth HodgeFred and Kathy HogeRon & Lori Hollenbeck in memory ofMarie HollenbeckMary Holleran in memory ofRobert A. SpatolaJane Holloway in memory ofHelen Lloyd GawthropHolstein WhiteJohn and Deborah Hook in honor ofTim IrwinDenny and Natalie HowellPatricia Horton in memory of Arthur A. BurtJoe & Georgann Howard ~ in honor ofSarah HowardGordon & Rosemary Howard in honor ofSarah HowardHoxie Harrison Smith FoundationJohn HughesJean HumphreysHutt’s Glass Co. nc.BM Employee Matching Programndependence Property Servicesndian Valley Mechanical. LLCnterstate Container Reading LLC

J & L Building MaterialsBrian & Lisa Jennings in memory ofMarlyceTillatson

David S. John in memory ofitt y ei le i memo y o

Robert A. SpatolaMarcia JohnsonSunya Jones in memory of Suzie HenryCarl & Sharon Jones in memory ofRobert A. SpatolaLois JonesBob & Terri JoranKen and Cindy KametL. William Kay Caitlin Mara KeaneMichael KeaneNancy Keen ~ in memory of E. Arthur KeenMr. & Mrs. William R. Keen Jr.Robert and Margot KeithKelly Family Foundation in memory ofRobert A. SpatolaNicholas and Dawn KempRobert KennedyRobert and Kelly KenneyKeyBank FoundationDon & Carol Kirkland in memory of Ruth ChambersJohn and Minnie KirwinKlover Contracting nc.Knights of ColumbusMr. & Mrs. Kohlenberg in memory ofRichard W. NowickiRenee Konopka in memory of Walt Konopka Margo Korbel in memory of Arthur A. BurtRay &Joan Koschak in memory of Ruth ChambersKPMG LLPDale KrapfDi and Dallas Krapf

Gary KrapfAnna Kruschwit in memory of Tommy MilnamowJoanne Kugler i memo y o Ku leJohn KurendaWilliam and Anita LacCoffJoe & Lisa Lacek in memory of Suzanne HenryMary Ladd in memory of Bob SpatolaMr. & Mrs. James Lake in memory ofRichard W. NowickiRon and Joyce LandonLinda LaRosa in memory of Richard W. NowickiJanice Lasak in honor of Catherine LasakJordan LaskyMary Latoff Luigi and Mary LauniJoseph LeafEli abeth Leland in memory ofRobert “Bobby” WaltonCarolyn Leaman in memory of Arthur A. BurtKathryn LeamanLestor LeporeLevan Bros. nc. i memo y o Pe y e chChristina LevinGary & Susan Levin in honor ofLinda GlazerChristina LevinDennis and Judith LevineLexus of Chester SpringsJeffrey Lewis & Mary Ann RossiLighting By DesignWilliam and Beth LockardJeffrey& Tresa Lohr in memory ofArthur A. BurtEric LorgusSusan LucyM & T Bank

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The Donnachie Family ~ in memory ofRobert L. Walton Jr.Win & Doris Dougherty ~ in honor ofJoe McLaughlinDr & Mrs W. James Downs, Jr., ~ in memory ofHelen Lloyd Kitchel GawthropDowningtown Bicycle ShopNicole Dreisbach ~ in memory ofTommy MilnamowDrinker Biddle & Reath LLPTracy DuffyEarth Care, Inc.East Brandywine Township ~ in memory ofRobert A. SpatolaBeth EbyPatricia Edge ~ in memory of Robert “Bob” EdgeEdward B. Walsh & Associates, Inc.Edward Stierly Excavating nc.David Ehret in honor of Andrew BentleyBob and Peggy EichelbergerEric and Susan EichlerRaymond & Deborah Elmer ~ in memory ofDana Marie FregedeRichard & Sue Englebert ~ in memory ofRobert A. SpatolaMr & Mrs Charles Ennis ~ in memory ofSuzanne HenryRondell EstesDonna Eyler ~ in memory of Richard William NowickiKaren FabrizioBridget Fairburn ~ in honor of Andrew AlderferFairman Group Family O ceDonald Faix in memory of Arthur A. Burt

Diane Fasnacht & Judith Hay ~ in memory ofJohn HayBonnie Faust ~ in memory of Robert L. Walton Jr.Fidelis Engineering, Inc.First Cornerstone FoundationFirst West Chester Fire Co. ~ in memory ofRobert W. Ashby Sr.Tom and Nanner FisherFISThe Five Senses BoutiqueMr & Mrs Frank Folio ~ in honor ofBruce Hinlein’s 90th BirthdayFox Rothschild LLPKenny FrameFred Callaghan Carpet & Flooring CenterRobert FriedmanSylvia Fuller in honor and in memory ofthe clie ts st o i- e sFulton Bank, N.A.Fulton Financial AdvisorsGD Services nc.GF ManagementMr. & Mrs. William Gale ~ in memory ofRobert W. Ashby Sr.Adria Garhart ~ in memory ofBilly B. MaxwellHelen Gawthrop ~ in honor ofLloyd GawthropJames GawthropSandy Gay ~ in memory of Elaine DeHavenGenuardi Family FoundationGF ManagementGeo Technology Associates, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Matthew GerVirginia Gi ng

John and Joanne GillespieCharlotte Gilpin in honor of Chris GilpinMr.& Mrs William Gilroy ~ in memory ofRichard W. NowickiGregory Glauner ~ in memory ofRobert W. Ashby Sr.Bill and Megan GoellerRon & Sue Goodman ~ in memory ofDaryl FleckRobert and Joyce GordonSpencer Gorham ~ in memory of Richard W. NowickiGary & Nancy Goss ~ in honor of Tim IrwinBob & Janice Gourley ~ in honor ofBruce Hinleins’ 90th BirthdayThe Graham FamilyGray Charitable Trust ~ in memory ofHelen Lloyd Kitchel GawthropMarianne Gri thMichele Grzywacz ~ in honorof Gia DellapennaDr. & Mrs. Louis H. Guernsey, Jr.John Guth ~ in memory of Glenn ConstableSusan Handy ~ in honor of Andrew EllsworthHankin Group/Eagleview Town Center andRestaurant RowDouglass and Kathryn HanleyHarold C. Wright, Jr., CLU InsuranceAnd Financial ServicesJohn & Terry Hardy ~ in memory of Robert L. Walton Jr.Angela Harris-ReiderHatt’s ndustrial SuppliesJames & Patricia Hay ~ in memory of John HayMichael Hazley, Inc.Healy Family FundGeorge Hemcher

All Handi-Crafters staff are required to take annual trainings on many important topics like client rights, medical diagnoses, fire safety and many other client-focused trainings. In doing so, Handi-Crafters is committed to complying with all state regulations for training, but more importantly to provide the very best professional and current support for our individuals.

This year Handi-Crafters implemented a new training system from elias Learning which is an online training service that offers the professional curriculum required by our staff. Some of our staff need at least 24 hours of training while others need as many as 80 hours of training per year, depending on the job and its responsibilities. For example, Mac Bradley and Meredith Ferry work in our Community Participation Program. Their curriculum courses total 80 hours. Mac reports the on-line trainings are very good because they are accessible, and allow him to do his job, but he can complete the trainings around his schedule. Meredith reports the medical trainings on seizures, diabetes, high blood pressure, etc. are very helpful to her so she can confidently and safely take individuals out in the community. The training schedule and curriculum is dispersed to all staff and must be completed during the course of each year. In general all trainings require passing a quiz at the end of the course to ensure the material is understood and can be applied.

Many of our workers have health needs that require trained oversight. Marcia Bashore is Handi-Crafters full-time and much adored nurse at Handi-Crafters. Nurse Marcia has been on staff with Handi-Crafters for almost a decade. I enjoy my job, I love all of the clients, says Basehore. Marcia is a key member of the staff here at Handi-Crafters and is counted on for her professional credentials as an LPN. Marcia is always on the move. In her day she covers two-buildings dispensing medications, administering first aid, handling emergency s and assisting with toileting. Prior to coming to Handi-Crafters, Marcia served as a Hos-pice Nurse. She says, she loves her days, and is used to the high-pace environment. "I am truly humbled everyday by our clients,

Go See The Nurse!

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Anonymous, In honor of Robert Tarbuck Anonymous, In honor of Joe Gesuale Anonymous, In honor of St cy ett ey Anonymous, In honor of Tracy Rouse Anonymous, In honor of Bob Spatola Anonymous, In memory of Richard W. Nowicki Anonymous, In Memory of Jenifer MacNiell Anonymous, In Memory of Jim Clarke Anonymous, In Memory of Bob Maguire 1847 Financial LLC Franny and Franny Abbott ABC Paper & Chemical Co. John & Helen Adams ~ honor of Joseph McGlaughlin Advanced Dynamics Corporation Richard Agnew Allyson Alderfer ~ in honor of Andrew Alderfer Mark & Angela Alderfer ~ in honor of Andrew Alderfer Uncle Mike ~ in honor of Andrew Alderfer Alex.Brown Judith Alignan Allan Myers Leslie Allison ~ in memory of Robert A. Spatola Bonnie Alston All-Tech Marketing in memory of Robert W. Ashby Sr. American Small Business League/Lloyd Chapman Analytical Graphics nc. Bill and Claire Annechini Joe & Alice Antonelli ~ in memory of Robert A. Spatola Appalachia Technologies Patrick & Susan Arabia ~ in honor of Elaine Sheller Argosy Capital BB & T Bank BP Business Solutions

Mr & Mrs Bruce Baker ~ in honor of Kathryn Thompson Mr & Mrs Bruce Baer ~ Kathryn Thompson Martha Bailey ~ in honor of Jennifer Bailey John & Barbara Baillee ~ in honor of Sandy Styer Ballard Spahr LLP Karen Ladd Baker Joseph & Rosemary Baratta in memory of Bill McLaughlin Mr & Mrs Michael Barton ~ in memory of Tommy Milnamow Mr & Mrs Glenn Basehore in honor of Marcia Basehore Virginia Bass Kenneth and Vivian Bean David Beeghley ~ in honor of Tom Davis BELFOR Property Restoration Bene cial Bank Bentley Systems nc. Barry and Therese Bentley Greg and Caroline Bentley Jeffrey Bernstein Gene Bickert in honor of Margaret C. Bickert Nanci Bicking ~ in memory of Keith Ladd Mr. & Mrs. Michael Bonner Frederick and Catherine Book Elise & Dean Borig ~ in memory of Marlyce L. Tillatson Gretchen Bowker Stanley Bowman Lee & Jill Bradley Brandywine Health Foundation in honor of Eastburn Community Service Award Brandywine Health Foundation in memory of Robert A. Spatola Brian Hoskins Ford

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Our deepest appreciation

to our amazing and dedicated

Community Of Support

If not for you, our most valuable mission would

never be realized.

Scott & Laura Britt in honor of Bob SpatolaAnna Brown and Martha TaylorAnna BrownGeorgeanne BrownMr & Mrs Robert J. Brown, Jr. ~ in memory ofArthur A. BurtBrian Hoskins FordMr & Mrs Robert Bruce ~ in memory ofRichard William NowickiDave & Kathy Bucher ~ in honor ofSamantha BucherBudget MaintenanceCheryl Burkey ~ in memory of Bill Anderson Sr.Thomas & Holly Burt ~ in memory ofArthur A. BurtC. Caramanico & Sons nc.C. Kenneth Grant nc.Gerard and Mary Lee CaggianoDot & Linda Campbell ~ in memory ofRay, Rick &StevieJim & Diane CampbellMr. & Mrs. David CampbellCanasta GroupNancy Carr ~ in memory of Bob SpatolaWade and Anna CarruthersSean & Stephanie ChallisDan & Ruth Chambers ~ in memory ofDanny ChambersJoseph ChambersTom & Elaine Chambers ~ in memory ofRuth ChambersJoan Chamness ~ in memory ofRobert A. SpatolaLloyd Chapman & Jeanne Spatola

Charlestown Paving & Excavating CompanyJim and Marcy ChartrandPatricia Chesko ~ in memory ofRuth ChambersChester Valley EngineersSteve CholdenMr. & Mrs. Jamie ChristopherChurch Farm SchoolCigas Machine Shop nc.Citron CoopermanClark & Goshow Financial Strategies GroupJohn and Dorothy Clarkin ra and Mary Clavier

John ClaytonContemporary ArtisansCynthia Cline ~ in memory ofRobert A. SpatolaCochran Hunt Club ~ in honor ofthe Gregory Bentley FamilyLorraine and Kent CloseMr & Mrs James Coll ~ in memory ofDanny ChambersKim CollinsNancy CookWalter and Margaret Cook Communications Test Design nc.Mr & Mrs Ron Conahan ~ in honor ofLisa CreamerAnne CongdonConlin’s Copy CenterHartley and Barbara ConnettJudy Constable ~ in memory ofGlenn ConstableWalt & Margie Cook ~ in honor of Steve CookNancy Cook

Richard and Martha CoyleLisa CozzoneCra y Aaron Enterprises nc.David & Kathleen Cronin ~ in honor ofZachary CroninMr. & Mrs. Stewart CrumplerBeth CruseD GroupD. L. Howell & Associates nc.D.S. SmithPeter DalyRichard and Jaime DamianiDavenport Family FoundationTom DavisNancy DavisThomas Degnan ~ in memory of Dan DegnanMike and Kim DeHavenMario & Barbara DeLaurentis in memory ofArthur A. BurtAlice DelducoRocco and Amy Dellapenna ~ in memory ofFaye DellapennaJim De MarrDavid and Jennifer DeMedio Teresa DeroPatricia Desmond ~ in memory ofArthur A. BurtDFT nc.Diener Brick Co.Saunders & Sallie Dixon ~ in honor ofJosh RedgraveDNB First ~ in memory of Robert A. SpatolaRoger & Kathryn Dodge ~ in honor ofMark, Deborah & Evelyn Nomani-Dodge

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Anonymous, In honor of Robert Tarbuck Anonymous, In honor of Joe Gesuale Anonymous, In honor of St cy ett ey Anonymous, In honor of Tracy Rouse Anonymous, In honor of Bob Spatola Anonymous, In memory of Richard W. NowickiAnonymous, In Memory of Jenifer MacNiellAnonymous, In Memory of Jim ClarkeAnonymous, In Memory of Bob Maguire1847 Financial LLCFranny and Franny AbbottABC Paper & Chemical Co.John & Helen Adams ~ honor of Joseph McGlaughlinAdvanced Dynamics CorporationRichard AgnewAllyson Alderfer ~ in honor of Andrew AlderferMark & Angela Alderfer ~ in honorof Andrew AlderferUncle Mike ~ in honor of Andrew AlderferAlex.BrownJudith AlignanAllan MyersLeslie Allison ~ in memory ofRobert A. SpatolaBonnie AlstonAll-Tech Marketing in memory ofRobert W. Ashby Sr.American Small Business League/Lloyd ChapmanAnalytical Graphics nc.Bill and Claire AnnechiniJoe & Alice Antonelli ~ in memory of Robert A.SpatolaAppalachia TechnologiesPatrick & Susan Arabia ~ in honor of Elaine ShellerArgosy CapitalBB & T BankBP Business Solutions

Mr & Mrs Bruce Baker ~ in honor of Kathryn ThompsonMr & Mrs Bruce Baer ~ Kathryn ThompsonMartha Bailey ~ in honor of Jennifer BaileyJohn & Barbara Baillee ~ in honor of Sandy StyerBallard Spahr LLPKaren Ladd BakerJoseph & Rosemary Baratta in memory ofBill McLaughlinMr & Mrs Michael Barton ~ in memory ofTommy MilnamowMr & Mrs Glenn Basehore in honor of Marcia BasehoreVirginia BassKenneth and Vivian BeanDavid Beeghley ~ in honor of Tom DavisBELFOR Property RestorationBene cial BankBentley Systems nc.Barry and Therese BentleyGreg and Caroline BentleyJeffrey BernsteinGene Bickert in honor of Margaret C. BickertNanci Bicking ~ in memory of Keith LaddMr. & Mrs. Michael BonnerFrederick and Catherine Book Elise & Dean Borig ~ in memory ofMarlyce L. TillatsonGretchen BowkerStanley BowmanLee & Jill BradleyBrandywine Health Foundation in honor ofEastburn Community Service AwardBrandywine Health Foundation in memory ofRobert A. SpatolaBrian Hoskins Ford

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Our deepestappreciation

to our amazing and dedicated

Community Of Support

If not for you, our mostvaluable mission would

never be realized.

Scott & Laura Britt in honor of Bob Spatola Anna Brown and Martha Taylor Anna Brown Georgeanne Brown Mr & Mrs Robert J. Brown, Jr. ~ in memory of Arthur A. Burt Brian Hoskins Ford Mr & Mrs Robert Bruce ~ in memory of Richard William Nowicki Dave & Kathy Bucher ~ in honor of Samantha Bucher Budget Maintenance Cheryl Burkey ~ in memory of Bill Anderson Sr. Thomas & Holly Burt ~ in memory of Arthur A. Burt C. Caramanico & Sons nc.C. Kenneth Grant nc.Gerard and Mary Lee CaggianoDot & Linda Campbell ~ in memory of Ray, Rick & Stevie Jim & Diane CampbellMr. & Mrs. David CampbellCanasta GroupNancy Carr ~ in memory of Bob SpatolaWade and Anna CarruthersSean & Stephanie Challis Dan & Ruth Chambers ~ in memory of Danny ChambersJoseph ChambersTom & Elaine Chambers ~ in memory of Ruth ChambersJoan Chamness ~ in memory of Robert A. SpatolaLloyd Chapman & Jeanne Spatola

Charlestown Paving & Excavating Company Jim and Marcy Chartrand Patricia Chesko ~ in memory of Ruth Chambers Chester Valley Engineers Steve Cholden Mr. & Mrs. Jamie Christopher Church Farm School Cigas Machine Shop nc. Citron Cooperman Clark & Goshow Financial Strategies Group John and Dorothy Clarkin ra and Mary Clavier

John Clayton Contemporary Artisans Cynthia Cline ~ in memory of Robert A. Spatola Cochran Hunt Club ~ in honor of the Gregory Bentley Family Lorraine and Kent Close Mr & Mrs James Coll ~ in memory of Danny Chambers Kim Collins Nancy Cook Walter and Margaret Cook Communications Test Design nc. Mr & Mrs Ron Conahan ~ in honor of Lisa Creamer Anne Congdon Conlin’s Copy Center Hartley and Barbara Connett Judy Constable ~ in memory of Glenn Constable Walt & Margie Cook ~ in honor of Steve Cook Nancy Cook

Richard and Martha Coyle Lisa Cozzone Cra y Aaron Enterprises nc. David & Kathleen Cronin ~ in honor of Zachary Cronin Mr. & Mrs. Stewart Crumpler Beth Cruse D Group D. L. Howell & Associates nc.D.S. Smith Peter Daly Richard and Jaime DamianiDavenport Family Foundation Tom Davis Nancy Davis Thomas Degnan ~ in memory of Dan DegnanMike and Kim DeHavenMario & Barbara DeLaurentis in memory of Arthur A. BurtAlice Delduco Rocco and Amy Dellapenna ~ in memory of Faye Dellapenna Jim De MarrDavid and Jennifer DeMedio Teresa DeroPatricia Desmond ~ in memory of Arthur A. BurtDFT nc. Diener Brick Co. Saunders & Sallie Dixon ~ in honor of Josh RedgraveDNB First ~ in memory of Robert A. SpatolaRoger & Kathryn Dodge ~ in honor of Mark, Deborah & Evelyn Nomani-Dodge

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The Donnachie Family ~ in memory of Robert L. Walton Jr. Win & Doris Dougherty ~ in honor of Joe McLaughlin Dr & Mrs W. James Downs, Jr., ~ in memory of Helen Lloyd Kitchel Gawthrop Downingtown Bicycle Shop Nicole Dreisbach ~ in memory of Tommy Milnamow Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Tracy Duffy Earth Care, Inc. East Brandywine Township ~ in memory of Robert A. Spatola Beth Eby Patricia Edge ~ in memory of Robert “Bob” Edge Edward B. Walsh & Associates, Inc. Edward Stierly Excavating nc. David Ehret in honor of Andrew Bentley Bob and Peggy Eichelberger Eric and Susan Eichler Raymond & Deborah Elmer ~ in memory of Dana Marie Fregede Richard & Sue Englebert ~ in memory of Robert A. Spatola Mr & Mrs Charles Ennis ~ in memory of Suzanne Henry Rondell Estes Donna Eyler ~ in memory of Richard William Nowicki Karen Fabrizio Bridget Fairburn ~ in honor of Andrew Alderfer Fairman Group Family O ce Donald Faix in memory of Arthur A. Burt

Diane Fasnacht & Judith Hay ~ in memory of John Hay Bonnie Faust ~ in memory of Robert L. Walton Jr. Fidelis Engineering, Inc. First Cornerstone Foundation First West Chester Fire Co. ~ in memory of Robert W. Ashby Sr. Tom and Nanner Fisher FIS The Five Senses Boutique Mr & Mrs Frank Folio ~ in honor of Bruce Hinlein’s 90th Birthday Fox Rothschild LLP Kenny Frame Fred Callaghan Carpet & Flooring Center Robert Friedman Sylvia Fuller in honor and in memory of the clie ts st o i- e s Fulton Bank, N.A. Fulton Financial Advisors GD Services nc. GF Management Mr. & Mrs. William Gale ~ in memory of Robert W. Ashby Sr. Adria Garhart ~ in memory of Billy B. Maxwell Helen Gawthrop ~ in honor of Lloyd Gawthrop James Gawthrop Sandy Gay ~ in memory of Elaine DeHaven Genuardi Family Foundation GF Management Geo Technology Associates, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Ger Virginia Gi ng

John and Joanne Gillespie Charlotte Gilpin in honor of Chris Gilpin Mr.& Mrs William Gilroy ~ in memory of Richard W. Nowicki Gregory Glauner ~ in memory of Robert W. Ashby Sr. Bill and Megan Goeller Ron & Sue Goodman ~ in memory of Daryl Fleck Robert and Joyce Gordon Spencer Gorham ~ in memory of Richard W. Nowicki Gary & Nancy Goss ~ in honor of Tim Irwin Bob & Janice Gourley ~ in honor of Bruce Hinleins’ 90th Birthday The Graham Family Gray Charitable Trust ~ in memory of Helen Lloyd Kitchel Gawthrop Marianne Gri th Michele Grzywacz ~ in honor of Gia Dellapenna Dr. & Mrs. Louis H. Guernsey, Jr. John Guth ~ in memory of Glenn Constable Susan Handy ~ in honor of Andrew Ellsworth Hankin Group/Eagleview Town Center and Restaurant Row Douglass and Kathryn Hanley Harold C. Wright, Jr., CLU Insurance And Financial Services John & Terry Hardy ~ in memory of Robert L. Walton Jr. Angela Harris-Reider Hatt’s ndustrial Supplies James & Patricia Hay ~ in memory of John Hay Michael Hazley, Inc. Healy Family Fund George Hemcher

All Handi-Crafters staff are required to take annual trainings on many important topics likeclient rights, medical diagnoses, fire safety and many other client-focused trainings. In doing so, Handi-Crafters is committed to complying with all state regulations for training, but moreimportantly to provide the very best professional and current support for our individuals.

This year Handi-Crafters implemented a new training system from elias Learning which is anonline training service that offers the professional curriculum required by our staff. Some ofour staff need at least 24 hours of training while others need as many as 80 hours of training per year, depending on the job and its responsibilities. For example, Mac Bradley andMeredith Ferry work in our Community Participation Program. Their curriculum courses total80 hours. Mac reports the on-line trainings are very good because they are accessible, andallow him to do his job, but he can complete the trainings around his schedule. Meredithreports the medical trainings on seizures, diabetes, high blood pressure, etc. are very helpfulto her so she can confidently and safely take individuals out in the community. The training schedule and curriculum is dispersed to all staff and must be completed during the course ofeach year. In general all trainings require passing a quiz at the end of the course to ensurethe material is understood and can be applied.

Many of our workershave health needsthat require trainedoversight.Marcia Bashore isHandi-Crafters full-time and much adorednurse at Handi-Crafters. Nurse Marcia has been on staff with Handi-Crafters for almost a decade. I enjoy my job, I love all of theclients, says Basehore. Marcia is a keymember of the staff here at Handi-Craftersand is counted on for her professionalcredentials as an LPN. Marcia is always onthe move. In her day she covers two-buildings dispensing medications,administering first aid, handling emergency sand assisting with toileting. Prior to coming to Handi-Crafters, Marcia served as a Hos-pice Nurse. She says, she loves her days, andis used to the high-pace environment. "I amtruly humbled everyday by our clients,

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For all of us, new jobs bring a learning curve. For yan, exposure to new corporate expectations and

employment structure brought additionalchallenges. The position did not work out for thelong term, but was viewed as a terrific stepping stone and opportunity of reflection andgrowth. yan headed back on the employment trail. He called me everyday, said MacCarty. Wehad a good idea at where his skill set may be most positioned for employment success. Enter, Oxford based, Prettyman Excavating and Septic Service. Company owner, James Prettyman wasconsidering a position. He met with Edie and yanto discuss the job and expectations and yan washired. yan is an assistant on excavating and septicservice job sites. He is deployed with his supervisor,Bill Stafford and works three days a week. Now,nearly a year into the job, Ryan tells everyone howmuch he loves his work and bosses. He is doing a great job for us, said James Prettyman. According to his supervisor, yan caught on to his job quicklyand is a hard worker. He is a big help on jobs. Youmay think that we did a good thing for yan, but,having yan, its been a good thing for us! Staffordsaid.

This year 24 individuals worked with ourl en e al s s n e r ne

job in the community.

Ryan Abel Working In The Community There are two things that you would note about Ryan Abel from the minute you met him, he likes to work , grew up on a Southern Chester County farm, and, he has a big personality. A popular guy, who likes to chat, doesn't miss a beat and is a friend for life. Over a dozen years ago, Ryan Abel started working at Handi-Crafters. He spent those years learning new job skills, keeping a fast paced production rate and working on mobile crews. Ryan also enjoyed the social connections with colleagues and staff at Handi-Crafters. With his well-rounded skill set, work ethicand confidence; conversations with his family and team turned to time. Time for

yan to transition from work center employment to community employment.

Last year, yan paired up with Community Employment Specialist, Edie MacCarty. The two began considering employment options, working on applications and honing interview skills. The first job offer came from Herr Foods and yan bid farewell toHandi-Crafters.

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Greta Hemcher ~ in honor of Albert Franchella Herr Potts and Potts Bruce & Claudia Hinlein in honor of Tony Hinlein HMK nsurance Hockman Family Foundation Eli abeth Hodge Fred and Kathy Hoge Ron & Lori Hollenbeck in memory of Marie Hollenbeck Mary Holleran in memory of Robert A. Spatola Jane Holloway in memory of Helen Lloyd Gawthrop Holstein White John and Deborah Hook in honor of Tim Irwin Denny and Natalie Howell Patricia Horton in memory of Arthur A. Burt Joe & Georgann Howard ~ in honor of Sarah Howard Gordon & Rosemary Howard in honor of Sarah Howard Hoxie Harrison Smith Foundation John Hughes Jean Humphreys Hutt’s Glass Co. nc. BM Employee Matching Program ndependence Property Services ndian Valley Mechanical. LLC nterstate Container Reading LLC

J & L Building Materials Brian & Lisa Jennings in memory of MarlyceTillatson

David S. John in memory of itt y ei le i memo y o

Robert A. Spatola Marcia Johnson Sunya Jones in memory of Suzie Henry Carl & Sharon Jones in memory of Robert A. Spatola Lois Jones Bob & Terri Joran Ken and Cindy Kamet L. William Kay Caitlin Mara KeaneMichael KeaneNancy Keen ~ in memory of E. Arthur KeenMr. & Mrs. William R. Keen Jr.Robert and Margot Keith Kelly Family Foundation in memory of Robert A. SpatolaNicholas and Dawn KempRobert Kennedy Robert and Kelly Kenney KeyBank FoundationDon & Carol Kirkland in memory of Ruth Chambers John and Minnie Kirwin Klover Contracting nc.Knights of ColumbusMr. & Mrs. Kohlenberg in memory of Richard W. NowickiRenee Konopka in memory of Walt KonopkaMargo Korbel in memory of Arthur A. BurtRay & Joan Koschak in memory of Ruth Chambers KPMG LLPDale Krapf Di and Dallas Krapf

Gary Krapf Anna Kruschwit in memory of Tommy Milnamow Joanne Kugler i memo y o Ku le John Kurenda William and Anita LacCoff Joe & Lisa Lacek in memory of Suzanne Henry Mary Ladd in memory of Bob Spatola Mr. & Mrs. James Lake in memory of Richard W. Nowicki Ron and Joyce Landon Linda LaRosa in memory of Richard W. Nowicki Janice Lasak in honor of Catherine Lasak Jordan Lasky Mary Latoff Luigi and Mary Launi Joseph Leaf Eli abeth Leland in memory of Robert “Bobby” Walton Carolyn Leaman in memory of Arthur A. Burt Kathryn Leaman Lestor Lepore Levan Bros. nc. i memo y o Pe y e ch Christina Levin Gary & Susan Levin in honor of Linda Glazer Christina Levin Dennis and Judith Levine Lexus of Chester Springs Jeffrey Lewis & Mary Ann Rossi Lighting By Design William and Beth Lockard Jeffrey & Tresa Lohr in memory of Arthur A. Burt Eric Lorgus Susan Lucy M & T Bank

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MacElree Harvey, Ltd. Ian and Mary MacKinnon MacLaren Kitchen and Bath Brenda Mahan ~ in memory of Robert W. Ashby Sr. Jeannette Mahon Main Construction Diane Maldonado Carolyn Maloney Manito Abstract Company Inc. Maureen Manza ~ in memory of Helen Kitchel Gawthrop Caitlin Mara Keane Marchwood Dental Associates Ed, Alice & Allison Paige Margolis ~ in memory of Agnes Prince Margolis Mark Bullard Co. Terrence J. Marlowe Debria Martin in memory of Arthur A. Burt David Mast ~ in memory of Janet L. Flahart Susan Master ~ in memory of Robert Strawsnyder John Mattson Thomas and Miriam Mayrides George Ma otta Christine McCann in memory of Jane and Cheryl Moore Lisa McCann Jeffrey and Kimberly McCardell Kevin and Maureen McCarry Glenn & Mildred McClintock ~ in honor of Tina Tran and Rebecca McClintock Rachel & Timothy McCool ~ in memory of Marlyce Tillatson Jon and Cheryl McCormack

Charles & Christine McGee in honor of Bob Spatola Francis and Michele McGlynn Virginia McGoldrick ~ in memory of Robert L. Walton Jr. Fran & Joe McLaughlin ~ in memory of William McLaughlin Tom McLaughlin ~ in honor of Joe McLaughlin McMahon Associates, Inc. Lisa McMann Bob & Mary McNamara ~ in memory of William H. Mullin Robert & Jennifer McNeil ~ in memory of Bob Spatola & in honor of Hannah Spatola Hal & Margo Measley ~ in memory of Helen Kitchell Gawthrop Susan and T.C. Medford ~ in memory of Robert A. Spatola Medlock Family ~ in memory of Richard W. Nowicki Carol Mellen Karen Mellinger ~ in memory of Michael V. Mellinger Robert and Carol Meredith Meridian Bank Roger & Joan Metzger ~ in memory of Robert A. Spatola Graham and Deborah Miles Charles and Mary Miller Michael & Susan Miller ~ in memory of Bob Spatola Richard Mitchell Kenneth & Robert Moore ~ in memory of Patricia Moore Michael and Anne Moran

Mr. & Mrs. Ranney R. Moran Helen & Ted Morgan ~ in memory of Robert A. Spatola Mr. & Mrs. Frederick H. Morris Jr. ~ in memory of Mr. & Mrs. George E. Hall Ranney Moran Ivan Morris Terry and Jim Mulry John & Judy Murphy ~ in memory of Robert A. Spatola Hlonipha & Carol Myambo Judi Myers ~ i ho o o e omli so Heidi Na s Brian and Jessica Nagle John and Shirley Nash NBL Flooring, Inc. Denis and Gail Newbold Jenna Nazzario ~ in memory of Robert A. Spatola Newcomers Neighbors of Newtown Square Area Newcomers Club of West Chester Nicholas and Catherine Fantanarosa Janet Noblitt in memory of Robert A. Spatola North Star Construction NORR Barbara Norton ~ in honor of John McRaith Celeste Norwood Mr & Mrs Edward Nowicki ~ in memory of Richard W. Nowicki John and Mary Beth O’Donnell Gary Olinger Estate of Durand O’Meara ~ in memory of Durand O’Meara On Air Direct, Inc.

Help with Housing.

$400K in federal grant funding has supported Handi-Crafters Independent Living Solutions Program ILS . Since 2012. The Chester County Department of Community Development has invested federal funding as part of theCounty’s Decade to Doorways Initiativeto make homelessness rare, brief, andnonrecurring. The ILS program, led byLaurie ichardson, provides support,resources and case management toindividuals who are disabled and in ahousing crisis. Since 2012 The ILS Program and ichardson have re-housed nearly 200 individuals andfamilies in communities across theCounty.

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Examples of just some of the planned activities include Volunteering at local animalshelters, food banks and senior centers. Field trips to venues such as Longwood Gardens, VC ,Herr’s and local farms are scheduled, as well as, learning trades such as screen printing. Teamsalso learn to utilize the library and our local parks. Over 80 of our work force is enrolled inCommunity Participation.

ane aid he liked going o he food bank. He liked helping

people. He enjoyed learning ho o pi k kale a he far

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In The Community! Our New Community Participation Program

All people, regardless of abilities, should have access to, choice of, and an opportunity to partici-pate in a full range of community activities when provided the opportunity and appropriate supports. Our Community Participation Program enhances the opportunity for individuals to seek and enjoy the benefits of greater community involvement and greater room to grow independentlywithin the community setting. Handi-Crafters launched the program this year in conjunction withthe Pennsylvania s Office of Developmental Programs. The goal of this program is to help individu-als to increase potential for competitive employment, build greater natural supports, increaseindependence, experience meaningful community participation, and expand social relationshipsbeyond the work center.

This program is designed to broaden individual horizons by scheduling and going on community excursions as part of their work day. Up to three individuals participate in the planned activity under the supervision of one staff person. Transportation is provided by Handi-Crafters, however, costs associated with the activities are the responsibility of the individual.

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Christine Crumlish-O’Shaughnessy ~ in memory of Marlyce L. Tillatson Martina & Bruce Ossman in memory of Ruth Chambers Outside Unlimited Oxford Area Foundation Jay Painter Angela Palmer ~ in memory of Joseph Rich Dick and Catherine Palmquist Mr & Mrs Jerry Parsons Leo and Maryanne Parsons Mr. & Mrs. Jason Patton Paulits Foundation PCA ndustrial & Paper Supplies nc. PECO Nancy Pelet in memory of Michael Pelet Laura Petrillo Pickering Valley Landscape nc. Pikeland Construction nc. Beth Pi ica M.L. Polidore ~ in memory of Robert W. Ashby Sr. Jack and Kathy Potts i ho o o om PottsLarry Powers ~ in memory Mike RussoJeannie PreeceLeslie Prescott in memory of Marlyce L.TillatsonBeth Jimmy & Mary Beth Prettyman in memory of our Angel Becky Prettyman Ed and Carol Price Prowell Financial Management LLCDiane and Roman PtakowskiH.J. Purnell Jr. CPAPusey Electric Barry and Bridget Rabin

Rainer & Company Rampmaster/General Transervice Gary and Gayle Ray RBC Capital Markets Reading Metro Taxicab nc. Josh and Owen Redgrave Charles & Trudy Reed in memory of Kate Reed Regina P. Arnold Family Fund John & Sharon Reilly in memory of Ruth C. Chambers Reilly & Sons nc. in memory of Danny Chambers Marlene Reinhart ~ in honor of Debbie Reinhart Susan & Debbie Reis in memory of Robert A. Spatola Eli abeth Reister in memory of Richard W. Nowicki Re/Max Professional Realty of Exton Restore Core Robert & Anne Reynolds in memory of Robert L. Walton Jr. Richard L. Sensenig Co. Marc and Margaret Rickles Ester Riehl Riley Riper Hollin & Colagreco Richard & Donna Rintye in honor of Steven Rintye Robert E. Lamb Foundation nc. Carol and Andrew Robinson Peter & Pamela Rohall Rosati Plumbing Rotary Club of Central Chester County Rotary Club of Coatesville Rotary Club of Paoli-Malvern-Berwyn Mr. & Mrs. John Rothwell Rothwell Document Solutions Rover Community Transportation

Dorothy Russo ~ in memory of Michael Russo

Dr. & Mrs. Michael Russo in memory of Tommy Milnamow John Ryd ewski Daniel Sadusky Mr. & Mrs. Gary Satterwhite in memory of Robert A. Spatola Mr. & Mrs. H. Murray Sawyer in honor of Lloyd Gawthrop Joy & Bruce Seaman in memory of Arthur A. Burt Joanne & Herman Seedorf Kurt Scheivert Schlosser Steel nc. John Schroeder Herman and Joanne Seedorf Michael Shambaugh Maria Schul in memory of Richard W. Nowicki Diane & Michael Shannon in memory of Ruth Chambers Sheller Oil Company Mr & Mrs Ron Shireman in memory of Richard W. Nowicki Mr. & Mrs. Mark Shockites William & Julia Sims in memory of Belinda Harrison Alicia Singleton Judy Skolnik Martin & Eva Skolnik in honor of The employees of Handi- e s SLA Service Management in memory of Leon Link Will & Carol Slaymaker in memory of Arthur A. Burt Eleanor Smith Helker in honor of Ron Helker

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Jacqueline Smith ~ in memory of Robert L. Walton Jr. Mary Smith Tina & Ed Smith ~ in memory of Ruth Chambers Robert & Joyce Snader ~ in memory of Arthur A. Burt Alan Spangler Joseph Spatola & Family ~ in memory of his beloved brother, Robert A. Spatola Robert and Angela Spatola Bob and Hannah Spatola The Spatola Family E. Kay Spritzer ~ in memory of Arthur A. Burt Bill Stanley Robert & Illaria Steele ~ in memory of Alia Hassan JawadArnold and Joyce StenJeffrey and Linda Stevens in memory of Robert L. Walton Jr.Stoner Waters Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Sturm ~ in honor of Nancy O’LearyMary Styer ~ in honor of Sandra StyerSullivan County Special Education Department In memory of Ruth C. Chambers(Rebecca Aldinger, Randi Dickenson, Kelly Flottemesch, Michele Potuck)Sullivan Marketing Group T.W. Cooper nsuranceTague Lumber nc.Paul and Faye TaraschiTheresa TarquinioPeter Tedesco ~ in honor of Warren Strawsnyder Henry Tegler ~ in memory of Robert A. Spatola

The Deacom Foundation nc. The Donna Williams Faix Charitable Trust in memory of Donna W. Faix The Gunard Berry Carlson Memorial Foundation nc. The John and Shirley Nash Foundation The Mill Spring Foundation The Protection Bureau The RJM Foundation The Scholler Foundation Caroline Thomas Mary Alice (Mills) Thomas ~ in memory of Ruth Chambers Pete and Judy Thompson Threaded Screw Products Co. nc. Timothy Off Heating Air Conditioning Plumbing Thomas and Mary Joe Tracy Tra c Planning and Design nc. Frederick Travaglini in memory of Robert Spatola Gunard Travaglini Rose Marie Turbessi Charlotte Twadell Bill and Charlene nderwood

nitex niversal Aviation Management Group nc. nivest Bank and Trust Company

Valley Forge nvestment Group Vanguard D Systems nc. Vangaurd Matching Gift Program Vertex Employees Corporate Philanthropy Matching Program Vic’s Refrigeration & Appliance Service in memory of Bob Spatola Vic’s Refrigeration & Appliance Service in honor of Dino Taraschi Victory Fire Protection nc.

Judith Vietri ~ in memory of Jenny Era Denise & Joseph Vililante in memory of Ruth Chambers Tom and Marlene Vogel Mike & Marcie Walker in memory of Bobby Walton WAM Concrete nc. Rosaleen Walsh ~ in memory of Helen Lloyd Gawthrop Robert & Coleen Walton in honor of Bobby Walton Kaitlyn Ward ~ in memory of Robert A. Spatola Andrew Welsh West Pharmaceutical Services nc. Whitford Charitable Fund Kevin Wiker in honor of Robert & Alonzo Jeanne Wilkerson Cornelius Williams Al & Jim Smith and Sandra Williams ~ in memory of Robert L. Walton Kenneth Williams ~ in memory of Richard Nowicki William C. Fischer Plumbing & Heating LLC Esther Williams ~ in memory of Robert L. Walton Jr. Eugene Williams Richmond & Linda Williams in memory of Helen Lloyd Kitchel Gawthrop Rob & Susan Williams ~ in memory of Robert W. Ashby Sr. Don & Elaine Willoughby in memory of Richard Geiger Paul Wills Kevin and Melissa Wilson ~ in memory of Dana Fregede ~ in honor of Tim Irwin & Andrew Ellsworth Penelope Wilson Worth & Company nc. Harold & Helen Wright

andy loves to wear a brightly colored bow tie to work every day because he wants to show his appreciation for having a job atHandi-Crafters for the past 8 years. Ra olle t bo e a report e a at lea t are are ll or a e b olor a pa er o e a ea l oor ate e t rt a pa t e er a .

andy started working at Handi-Crafters in the workshop learninghow to tape cardboard boxes. He then quickly mastered the otherjobs in the shop. After his first year at Handi-Crafters, he moved into the warehouse where he learned how to band cardboard, move skids, and help his supervisor with a variety of jobs. He saysthat his favorite job in the warehouse is to move skids with fin-ished product. andy loves to work at Handi-Crafters because there is consistent work even in inclement weather. He believes his job is very important to his overall health so he can come towork and stay active all day. Working at Handi-Crafters has given him the confidence to obtain his driver’s license four years ago, and buy a car! andy is very proud of these accomplishments andfeels a sense of freedom to drive himself to and from work. Hiswarehouse supervisor, Dave Court, reports he is reliable and wantsto do a good job. andy is known for being polite, cooperative,bright and one of the “best dressed” at Handi-Crafters.

Supporting Great PeopleIn the Community

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MEET RANDY BLACKBURN

We are incredibly grateful to be in the company of Hankin Group andBentley Systems to present this prestigious golf event each year.

The day would not be possible without the generosity and dedication ofour champions… our sponsors! This year over 80 amazing companiessponsored the event, including WEST Pharmaceutical Services. PuseyElectric, Independence Property Management, Beneficial Bank, IndianValley Mechanical, BB T Bank, and Pickering Valley Landscaping.

Since 2014, the Hankin Invitational has raised more than$800,000 to benefit Handi-Crafters, making a significantcontribution in sustaining meaningful employment for

extraordinary Individuals.

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John & Fran Wright ~ in honor of Andrew Ellsworth Jonathan & Maria Wright WSFS Bank ~ in memory of Ruth Chambers WSFS Bank Kenneth Wyerman ~ in memory of Audrey Wyerman Eric Yang John & Susan Yeager ~ in memory of Marlyce Tillatson Barry & Sandra Young ~ in honor of Andrew Alderfer Michael and Pamela Zahorchak Zap Pest Control Mr & Mrs Robert L. Zazo ~ in memory of Pearle M. Stolfzfus Zebby Sulecki, Inc.

Gifts In Kind Air Ventures Hot Air Balloon Flights Angela & Mark Alderfer Architectural Alliance John Baer Karen Baker Sharon Beswick Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa Bruce and Karen Cavin Chaddsford Winery Citron Cooperman Coatesville Country Club Concord Country Club Jeff Crittenden Peggy Eichelberger Charles and Cynthia Ennis FAST SIGNS of Exton, Mr & Mrs Kevin Mengel Telisha & Malik Feamster Paul and Donna Hagerty The Five Senses Boutique Halladay Florist Handi-Crafters Board of Directors Joe and Georgann Howard Denny and Natalie Howell D.L. Howell and Associates, Inc.J.H. Specialties & Lumabase/John Henry & Lisa LacekJW Marriott Essex HouseRobert and Kelly Kenney LIVE with Kelly and Ryan – WABC TVThe Macolino Family

Mr. & Mrs. James Mayrides Chef Norm Miron Ken Moore Jessica & Brian Nagle Kim Parrott Jason & Nikki Patton Karen Ramsey Rick & Jean Ross Bill & Teri Rozell Kurt Scheivert Martin and Eva Skolnik Illaria & Robert Steele Bruce & Cathy Stein Joe and Lisa Lacek MacElree Harvey, Ltd. Chef Norm Miron and Norm’s Kitchen Catering Northeast Mast Climbers/Victor Marcantoni Taylor Quigg/GirlMom Essentials Ellen Rose Spring Knoll Farm, Allison and Dan Sullivan Summer Crow Photos/Patty O’Brien Stephen and April Pierson Tucker Pierson Theresa Tarquinio of RE/MAX Professional Realty Robert Templin Family Vermeil Wines and Coach Dick Vermeil Victor Marconi and Northeast Mast Climbers Victory Brewing Company Whitford Country Club

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* A copy of the 2017-2018 Audited Financial Report is available for review by contacting Peggy Eichelberger, Director of Finance peggy.eichelberger handi-crafters.org

Financial Highlights by Percentage REVENUE & SUPPORT Chester County Funding 300,8 0 Commonwealth of PA Funding 3,263,806 Community Development Funding 2, 83 Contracts-Workshop Revenue 4,640,637 Private Tuitions 498,201 Contributions Unrestricted 3,829 OVR Fee-For-Service Revenue 73,27 Warehouse Income 10,71

Total Support and Revenue 9,393,896

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Workshop ehabilitation 6,782,82

Employment Services 3 8,6 6

Community Habilitation 64 ,7 9

Housing Services 9,362 eneral A n s ra e 639,639

Fundraising 139, 33

Total Expenses 8,625,774 I wi t an i a te in what

eve it nee I can’t even imagine what I w with t an i a te it i the m t ecia ace I have eve een ” A Client-Workers Mother

”The Best Friend Award is given annually by Handi-Crafters to recognize and honor

service, commitment and dedication to Handi-Crafters Mission.

"This award grants us the opportunity tosay thank you." said Amy Rice, Executive Director. Presenting CTDI with this award is very significant. "The support of CTDI is tremendous, if not for our customers our mission could never be fulfilled. There would be no development of skills for our workforce, no learning, no growing and no paychecks." CTDI is an excellentexample of what our customers (THECOMPANIES WHO CONTRACT US FOR WORK) do for our productionmanagement business model and our non-profit mission. If not for our valuable customers, we would not be able toprovide the employment opportunities for our work force to learn and grow!

CHECK OUT VIDEO EXTRA ONLINEwww.handi-crafters.org/video-images

CTDI & Handi-Crafters, Partnership Video

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And, The 2018 Best Friend Award, GOES TO…

On Friday Night, April 20, 2018 Handi-Crafters ea eas ene came to life!What a roaring good time we shared. Over 200 guests attended the ritzy affair,

many dressed looking spiffy in perfect fashion for the throwback in time to the twenties. Flappers, fringe, gangsters and spats. Incredible sponsors

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of individuals working at Handi-Crafters do not have

supplemental funding after the age of 21 to support their

Vocational Training and employment goals. our generous

support directly contributes to underwriting the

important journey for un-funded workers at Handi-Crafters, in total

nearly 00,0000 annually. Handi-Crafters never turns anyone

away who wishes to pursue greater independence through having a job!

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An annual survey of All client workers, caregivers and families

reported 88 of client workers say they are satisfied with their job at Handi-Crafters. 90 of respondents noted they were satisfied with

the services they receive and 89 believe they receive the services they need.

andi rafters is honored to be a choice of employment

vocational growth and trusted providers of a productive meaningful

day for over individuals.

Leigh says her favorite day at Handi-Crafters is payday because she loves to shop for new clothes, shoes, and jewelry with her paycheck! Leigh takes pride in her ap-pearance. Leigh always looks professional and well-dressed at work. Her supervisor, Warren, reports she has excellent attend-ance, is always on time, and is a model em-ployee due to her positive attitude and work ethic. Lee is a steady worker through the day, and can complete all the jobs in the workshop. Leigh reports her favorite job in the shop is assembling men’s travel kits, and she is very good at this job! If she has diffi-culty learning a new task, Leigh does not give up but keeps trying until the job is done. Leigh says she looks forward to coming to work to see her coworkers and many friends at Handi-Crafters.

Hello From Leigh Brown Meet The Sample Twins Monte and Donte Sample have a positive influence on their coworkers and staff because they are always smiling, happy, and pleasant. Donte’s shop instructor, Beth, reports he is polite, soft spoken, and loved by everyone in the shop. Beth has only good things to say about him, especially that he is very important in the shop because of his positive attitude. Monte’s shop instructor, Bill, says he is always cheerful, kind, and willing to try new jobs even when it challenges his hand. Bill also has only good things to say about him because he never complains even when he has reason to. Monte’s favorite job is putting tags on bags of

potato chips, and Donte states he likes most of the jobs in the shop. They both agree that lunch is the favorite time of the day at work. The brothers say that they learned to be respectful, kind, and learned to have a positive attitude in school at CDC.

Greetings From Jose Jose Barrios is a hard worker who looks forward to coming to work at Handi-Crafters and rarely misses a day. He has a positive attitude, wants to please his shop instruc-tor, and get along with his coworkers. He

reports his favorite jobs are cutting and weighing putty and putting the exact amount of putty into tins for the Crazy Aa-ron’s Thinking Putty Job. Jose takes his work very seriously and does an excellent job measuring and weighing. Jose is flexi-ble and will do any job in the shop including building boxes, and working on shoe kits. He says his second favorite job is putting shoe kit brushes into red boxes. Jose ex-plains that getting a paycheck is awesome so he can pay for his favorite activities like bowling and going to the movies.

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A Welcome Message From Our President & CEO, Brian L. NagleDear Friends,

As we toil our way into another year at Handi-Crafters, Inc., my faith in our mission impels me to recognize those who serve at the core of what we do, to express gratitude for the accomplishments made in the prior year by and on behalf of our clients, and to look forward to thegood things to come. Handi-Crafters is open weekdays from 8am-430 pm. Our staff serve tirelessly throughout those many days. And yet when you visit, which indeed you should visit us, you will see our staff and our clients enjoying themselves, and not only packaging tins ofCrazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty, or Kiwi Shoe Products, but sharing fellowship, a lending hand, and a good meal. Our clients are happy to be atHandi-Crafters. Our staff, from part time veterans to workshop supervisors to our directors, do their work with the same level of commit-ment and care as the parents of differently abled children who started Handi-Crafters in 1961.

We’ve made some more progress to boot. Under the Board’s leadership, toward the end of 2018, we adopted our new “4 year Strategic Vision and Plan.” I am grateful for the contributing staff and board members for enabling the preparation and adoption of this tremendousspringboard. Thanks too to Carl Francis for his expert guidance with the project. With fair warning not to bite off more than we can chew,we have much work ahead. Along the way, we revamped our organizational chart and thereby launched a renewed effort toward successionplanning, installed a 2018 worthy security and limited access and monitoring system, and updated the awfully outdated bathrooms in theSpatola Center.

We are progressing with plans for our new building addition, which promises to help carry us into the future of our service with a technologycenter, a new adult daycare facility, and other important elements that I will be telling you more about very soon. I will be asking you for your support to that end. We remain financially strong, but our call to service requires our continued efforts for support. Government fund-ing can be fleeting, and we want no client left unserved. I am so very grateful for you and your support.

Finally, I will renew my invitation that you visit. Many of our friends do. In 2018, we enjoyed volunteering visits from many friends whocame and spent a day or more working side by side with our clients, including our Parents, Board of Directors, D.L. Howell and Associates,MacElree Harvey, The Hankin Group, Dupuy Synthes, SAP, Key Bank and Krapfs, West Chester University Baseball and Shire Pharmaceuticals. See you soon!

Gratefully yours,

Brian L. Nagle Handi-Crafters | AnnualReport 2017-2018

Our Annual Report is dedicated to Robert “Bob” Spatola. Bob was Handi-Crafters greatest Ambassador, committing nearly thirty years of dedicated

volunteer service and generous philanthropy to our mission.Bob passed away peacefully at his home on April 6, 2018.

Bob served on our Board of Directors and was Chair for two terms as well as the Chair of the 2005 Capital Campaign. Bob's infectious energy and support helped to guide

Handi-Crafters up until his final days.

His devotion was by far the greatest in caring and loving the people who work at Handi-Crafters.Bob would truly light up the workforce, knowing names of all workers, passing out hugs,

exchanging stories and playful taunts. Bob also celebrated everyone's birthday.Bob was a warm and generous friend to all. And we loved him for it.

His passion for telling Handi-Crafters story was special, heartfelt and proud. Bob not only madethe commitment of his personal time, he was a true investor in our mission

and his leadership of giving was significant year after year and he challenged others to follow.

For his dedication and commitment Bob received the 2016 Best Friend Award. Bob's legacy lives strong on our building at 215 Barley Sheaf Road, The Spatola Center.

We thank Bob's wife, Hannah and his family for sharing him with us over the many years. While our lives have been changed and our hearts heavy, we celebrate the

shear honor of working with him, his exemplary leadership andfor his service and his pillar of dedication.

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Parting Thought’s Amy ice Executive Director

Community is a “group of people living in the same place or having ar ular ara er s s n n a eel n ell s ers as

a resul s ar n n a u es n eres s an als

I participate in a number of communities. There is my neighborhood. A very diverse group of individuals who share those events, such as a dog park being proposed in our neighborhood, that come together in time of need but otherwise are merrily cordial. I also belong to a very tight knit community in the practice of yoga. Every

Tuesday evening anywhere from 6-9 women come together with our teacher. I am also a resident of West Chester Borough, a broad Community of residents,

businesses and municipal services.

I can tell you that Handi-Crafters is a vibrant, very diverse community. Over 300 individuals come together each work day to accomplish a common goal, a safe

productive day with friends. My friend, Kristine, who is one of the many dynamic workers of the Handi-Crafters community, is also a member of several other

communities. She is a central member of her life share community, a valuable and talented member of the Special Olympics community, and a citizen

of the Coatesville Community.

We are each a product of the communities we belong to. In turn these communities enhance each other contributing to the life experience of the individuals.

No one community is more or less then the others, each is necessary for a complete, well lived life.

ours In Community,

215 Barley Sheaf Road Thorndale, PA 19372

610.384.6990 www.handi- rafters r

Handi-Crafters 2019 e u e ar re rs

Brian L. Nagle - President Michael Hankin -Vice President

Joe Howard—Vice President Allan Burkley—Secretary John Stoddart-Treasurer

Karen Baker -Past President

Handi-Crafters Board of Directors : Claire Annechini Bruce T. Cavin Perry Bentley Terry McGurk Denny Howell Robert Kenney

Executive Director Amy ice

e - provide employmentopportunities and other supportive services for individuals with disabilities or

barriers to be productive workers and develop greater self esteem.

Handi-Crafters | Annual e r 2017-2018

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