I volunteered at Baker Industries during the 2011-2019 timeframe. I got involved because of the Newcomers and Neighbors of the Upper Main Line, a group that annually caters a holiday party at Malvern and the downtown Kensington locations. I met some of the most wonderful people running Baker - Turk Thatcher (retired), Beth Tiewater (no longer there) and of course the power couple who started this non-profit - Weezie and Charlie Baker.
The Bakers founded this non-profit in their garage 45 years ago as a way to allow their son born with difficulties the opportunity to find satisfaction and achievement through work. This concept expanded to their Malvern location and downtown Philadelphia location. They've been the hand up to 100's of people from disadvantaged beginnings to earning a living wage and becoming productive members of society. They accept no federal or state funds and that is an amazing fact. With Weezie's recent passing I hope and pray that they will continue to be a force for good in their community. read more