Therapy dogs are commonly employed as a positive mental health aid, but have you ever heard of therapy goats? Residents of Phoebe Berks and Century Circle donors—those supporting Phoebe’s mission in charitable senior care with annual gifts of $1000 or more—were treated to an afternoon of furry friends, music, games, and treats on June 12th…
Randall “Randy” Wadsworth, Regional Manager of Operations for Phoebe’s eight Senior Affordable Housing communities, played minor league baseball for the LA Dodgers! A 1984 graduate of California High School in Coal Center, Pennsylvania, Wadsworth was a multi-sport athlete competing in baseball, football, and basketball, earning seven letters. Wadsworth led the baseball team to earn multiple…
“It’s proven that cultures who respect women do better—socially, financially, politically,” says Dorothy Sechler, retired teacher of 35 years and “captain” of The Marion Dawson Charitable Sewers at The Terrace at Phoebe Allentown. Carefully ripping the seams from a donated fitted flannel sheet, Sechler passionately explains why ensuring young women in Africa get an education…
In February, Phoebe Allentown held an Employee Recognition Awards luncheon for staff members who have gone above and beyond for Phoebe. Awards recognize those who have been here for 10 to 45 years, presidential award winners, staff who embody Phoebe’s Faith In Action Values, and recent retirees. Moyer Hall was transformed into an award ceremony…
It is with congratulations and warm wishes that we announce the forthcoming retirement of our colleague, Cynthia (Cindy) S. Richart, RPh, Vice President, Pharmacy Operations, effective December 31, 2023. Cindy’s career with Phoebe began on March 9, 1998, when she was hired to start an in-house Pharmacy for Phoebe Ministries. Twenty-five years later, Cindy oversees…
The Christmas season is never complete without music! Bob Masenheimer, a dedicated musician and resident of Phoebe Berks Village, has been conducting the Phoebe Choraleers, Phoebe Berks’ choir, for over twelve years. In that time, he helped direct numerous concerts and shows for the holidays, including the recent Christmas Illumination, to celebrate the lighting of…
During October and November, President and CEO of Phoebe Ministries, Scott Stevenson, bestowed the distinguished President’s Awards upon a select group of employees in recognition of their outstanding contributions and exemplary dedication. The President’s Awards, an annual tradition at Phoebe, aim to spotlight and appreciate individuals who have demonstrated exceptional performance, innovation, and a commitment…
On Friday, November 10, Pathstones by Phoebe members Eugene “Gene” Derenick, Third Class Petty Officer in the US Navy, 1965-1968 and Master Sergeant E-7 in the US Air Force Reserves, 1980-1997, and George Campbell, Captain in the US Navy, 1960-1964 and Captain in the US Navy, 1964-1986 joined Thomas Delmer “Artimus” Pyle, former drummer for Lynyrd…
Phoebe Ministries and DeSales University announce a strategic partnership to encourage employee recruitment and retention through discounted tuition for higher education. Beginning July 1, 2023, DeSales University will provide eligible employees’ children a 60% discount on traditional undergraduate programs upon acceptance to DeSales University. DeSales University will also offer qualifying Phoebe employees a 25% reduction…
Phoebe is excited to announce that LeadingAge PA has awarded three Distinguished Service Awards to Linda Plunkett, Michelle Posch, and the Spirit Alive™ program. LeadingAge PA is an association representing more than 370 aging services providers in Pennsylvania, and is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Spirit Alive™, Phoebe Ministries’ proprietary spiritual care program for individuals…