CareLink Community Support Services

CareLink's Board of Directors has named Gary Woomer as permanent Chief Executive Officer: https://carelinkservices.org//gary-woomer-named-carelinks/

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all facets of community life, as well as awareness of the barriers that people with disabilities still sometimes face in connecting to the communities in which they live. #DDawareness2021. Artwork by Eileen Schofield.

CareLink was featured in video spotlighting the work of this season's Philadelphia Eagles Community RedZone partners. Many thanks to the Philadelphia Eagles and Philadelphia Insurance Companies for including us among this season's honorees! https://youtu.be/uQm9SpkIZ_M

Our latest newsletter features information about COVID-19 vaccines, CareLink's new interim CEO, a charitable gift from Philadelphia Insurance Companies (thank you!), 2020 Marcie's Award recipients, and more! https://conta.cc/2YinrJm

CareLink announces the appointment of a new Interim CEO: https://carelinkservices.org//carelink-appoints-gary-woom/

CareLink is excited and honored to have been named a Community RedZone partner by the Philadelphia Eagles and Philadelphia Insurance! Be sure to watch for us in a Community RedZone video presentation airing during tomorrow’s 1:00pm Eagles game against the Baltimore Ravens. Fly, Eagles, fly! https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/community/redzone

On #worldmentalhealthday and every day, please remember: It’s okay to not be okay. You are not alone. For resources, visit www.pa.gov/guides/mental-health.

CareLink’s Building Community Through the Arts (BCTA), a program that provides hands-on art experiences for residents at the agency’s many sites, has concluded its activities for 2019-2020. BCTA is supported by grants from The Wawa Foundation and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. The agency is extremely grateful for the support, as well as the talents of the CareLink artists that make the BCTA program possible. Thank you!

On #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, we encourage everyone to recognize the role we can all play in suicide prevention and helping erase the stigmas associated with mental illness. If you know someone struggling with depression or thoughts of suicide, start by reaching out. #stopsuicide

Our latest newsletter features information about maintaining mental health during the pandemic, NAMIWalks Your Way Philly, and more! https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Latest-News-from-Ca

CareLink Community Support Services recently received a $10,000 grant from The Foundation for Delaware County's Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund. The grant will be used to help purchase personal protective equipment (PPE) that is vital to keeping our staff and program participants safe from COVID-19 exposure during the pandemic.

CareLink is proud to support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 30th Anniversary. On July 26th we celebrate this important civil rights law that works to ensure all people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. Celebrate with us by visiting: www.adaanniversary.org/ #ADA30 #ThanksToTheADA

CareLink sends a huge thank you to everyone at @budgetmaintenanceservices for their ongoing partnership, support, and kindness as the agency continues to navigate COVID-19 challenges! #yourock #strongertogether #covidkindness

On March 11, CareLink Community Support Services welcomed approximately 160 guests to a benefit performance by the Capitol Steps that raised more than $14,000 for the agency's many worthwhile programs. CareLink sends its sincere thanks to everyone who attended the show, as well as the event’s generous underwriters: Budget Maintenance, Kistler Tiffany Benefits, EisnerAmper, Archetype Solutions Group, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., WSFS Bank, and FRS Advisors. Video courtesy of ML...TV-Main Line Network. https://youtu.be/tuWvI1o7wws See more

Don't forget: CareLink Presents the Capitol Steps at the Lang Performing Arts Center at Swarthmore College TOMORROW! Admission is $60; proceeds benefit CareLink. Tickets are available at the door or in advance online at https://cbo.io/carelink60/CapitolSteps or by calling 610-874-1119, ext. 613.

Many thanks to FRS Advisors for underwriting a portion of CareLink's upcoming benefit show by The Capitol Steps! Tickets to CareLink Presents the Capitol Steps, at the Lang Performing Arts Center at Swarthmore College on March 11th, are available at https://cbo.io/carelink60/CapitolSteps or by calling 610-874-1119, ext. 613.

Thanks to WSFS Bank for underwriting part of CareLink's upcoming benefit show by The Capitol Steps! Tickets to CareLink Presents the Capitol Steps, at the Lang Performing Arts Center at Swarthmore College on March 11th, are available at https://cbo.io/carelink60/CapitolSteps or by calling 610-874-1119, ext. 613.