2023 Indian Creek Holiday Gift Drive

In early December, we completed our 15th annual holiday gift drive. Every year since 2008, Indian Creek has worked with staff and a dedicated group of donors to make sure our residents and program members have lovely gifts to open on Christmas morning. Indian Creek Foundation serves individuals and families of varying sizes and socioeconomic […]

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The 2023 Holiday Friendship Dinner

Indian Creek Foundation celebrated our annual Holiday Friendship Dinner on Thursday, December 7th. After several years of virtual dinners, we were so excited to get back together in person at Franconia Mennonite Church in Telford! Every year, we are simply amazed to see all of the careful planning come together for a wonderful celebration of

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The Importance of Using Person First Language

The evolution of respectful language that places primary identification on a person rather than a particular description has developed through very intentional efforts in advocacy and public policy. Person first language applies to many circumstances, but it is especially vital in the context of disabilities. For most of recent history, expedient language was the most

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Building Lifelong Relationships: Barb’s Story

When asked what it is about Indian Creek Foundation that sets us apart as a service organization, almost everyone answers, “Relationships.” Whether it’s our office staff, caregivers, residents, or families of individuals we serve, everyone has built quality, long-lasting relationships here on the campus of Indian Creek. One of our Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Barb,

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Indian Creek Foundation Feels Like Family: The Gallo Family’s Story

Many of the individuals who live within our Residential homes in the area have local family who visit regularly. What our Residential Program offers is a safe and comfortable living environment for people who need constant care, which can only be achieved with a full staff. Our homes are set up for Direct Support Professionals

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Encourage Leadership from Within for Organizational Success

Indian Creek Foundation has been led by a total of 3 CEOs in its nearly 50 year history. All three of our chief officers have been successful in their tenures by focusing on both the families we serve and the employees who carry out our day to day work. Dean Stoesz, our current CEO, joined

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Our Family is Stronger with the Residential Program: The McDowell Family

The physical care needs of individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) tend to grow as they get older. Not only does it require more strength to aid these individuals in their activities of daily living, but their conditions also become more complicated and severe with age. Some people with I/DD will require 24-hour care

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Setting the Tone for Passion and Positivity: Felicia’s Story

The Indian Creek Foundation’s Day Program is a lively environment for clients and staff alike. Many of our participants have been coming to the Day Program for years, so we work hard to make sure they enjoy their days here and look forward to joining us. Felicia, our Day Services Program Coordinator, is in charge

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