Testimonials

Founder & CEO, For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation

“The Foundation’s generosity ensures that right now, a cancer patient is leaving cancer behind to take a break with loved ones. This year alone, we expect to provide 190 respite vacations, helping over 700 patients, caregivers, and their children travel.”

Director of Community Relations, Twilight Wish

“We are so grateful and honored to have been chosen by the Kistler-Tiffany Foundation for funding in support of our Simple Needs wish granting program. Your generous grant of $2,500 will allow us to continue making our world a nicer place to age, one wish at a time.”

CEO, Home of the Sparrow

“I would like to personally thank you for your generous donation of $3,500 toward our Supportive Housing Program. Your contribution helps us to provide a network of safety and support for women and children experiencing or facing homelessness in our community – a gift of immeasurable value. Supporters like you make our dream of ending homelessness in Chester County closer to reality.”

Executive Director, Family Connection of Easton, Inc

“We thank the Kistler-Tiffany Foundation for your generous grant award of $3,000 to our Backpack Pals Program! Because of your generosity, we will continue to provide over 1,000 tote bags of food annually to Easton Area School District children who are at-risk of hunger.”

Executive Director, New Jersey Agricultural Society

“Please accept our thanks for your organization’s most generous donation. This money is earmarked towards our Farmers Against Hunger Program and will be used to help feed over 7,500 people each week.” 

Executive Director, Young Moms

“We are grateful for your willingness to partner with us to help teen moms pursue their education and employment goals, gain parenting and life skills, and build healthy relationships. Thank you for investing in this critically important work!”

Executive Director, Chestnut Hill Meals on Wheels

“We are so appreciative of your generous $4,200 grant to Chestnut Hill Meals on Wheels. Your support allows us to provide nutritious meals to the elderly and disabled in our community, supporting healthy aging at home and fostering social interaction for those living alone.”

Chief Executive Officer, The Center for Autism

“We are immeasurably grateful for this grant funding, which makes an even more crucial and invaluable difference in our ongoing treatment efforts. The grant, which will be used to support the Center’s Grant Avenue playground updates, will not only provide children a fun and space to play, socialize, and build friendships, but offer therapeutic benefits as well.”

Chief Executive Officer, Association for Adults with Developmental Disabilities (AADD)

“As you know, there are many significant obstacles to independence for adults with developmental disabilities. Through our Social Services for Greater Independence Program, we aim to help people overcome those obstacles by giving them regular access to peers and mentors as well as the knowledge and skills needed to successfully navigate adult life. The contribution made by the Kistler-Tiffany Foundation will go a long way towards providing support to a vulnerable population. We hope the Foundation will continue to partner with us in fulfilling our commitment to help social needs adults maximize their independence and quality of life.”

Community Engagement Director, Arthritis Foundation, Eastern PA Chapter

“Thank you for your generous support of Camp JRA. The Kistler-Tiffany Foundation’s generous donation allows us to provide an incredible week for the campers, counselors, and medical team members who call Camp JRA home.

From biking to swimming, rock climbing to arthritis education sessions, your generosity brings joy to our campers. Support also allows us to allocate scholarships to campers who are unable to cover their registration fees. Finally, Camp JRA equips campers with the skills and confidence to overcome obstacles they may face while living with juvenile arthritis.”

Executive Director, West Chester Area Senior Center

“We truly appreciate the Kistler Tiffany Foundation’s generous support of our seniors and using the funds to complete the necessary flooring replacements throughout a good portion of our facility.”

Development Director, SAA After School

“It is always wonderful to have a Foundation that not only wants to help financially but shows up and does the often-hard work of dealing with those in need.”

Executive Director, EOTC

“The Foundation grant was used to purchase supplies, educational materials, and critical-needed items for the families that participate in our child abuse prevention program.”

President, Liguori Academy

“On behalf of the students, faculty, and staff, I would like to thank you for your generous donation that allowed Liguori Academy to purchase new Chrome books for our students. Many of our students come from families who not only struggle in providing an educational choice for their child and they would not have the funds to pay for a Chrome book.”

President and CEO, Surrey Services for Seniors

“It is with the generous support that we received from the Kistler-Tiffany Foundation that Surrey is able to provide services such as home care, transportation, meals, and activities that benefit the life of older adults in our community.”

President/CEO, Moorestown Visiting Nurse Association

“Because of the Foundation’s generosity, Camp Firefly is available free of charge to children dealing with the loss of a loved one, providing a safe and positive outlet to share feelings and bond with other children who can relate to their experience.”

Executive Director, ElderNet of Lower Merion-Narberth

“Because of your donation, elderly and disabled adults of low-moderate income will have the opportunity to continue to live at home safely and independently for as long as possible. Our resource center and food pantry will be able to address the growing demand for food as well as social work.”

Director of Advancement, The Melmark Charitable Foundation

“Behind every person with developmental and intellectual disabilities, there are hundreds of compassionate people and organizations dedicated to helping, none more generous than the Kistler-Tiffany Foundation.”

Executive Director, MusicWorks

“Thank you very much for your generous grant. This grant will allow Music Works to provide music therapy services to approximately 60 children, ages 3 to 5, who are all on the autism spectrum.”

Chief Executive Officer, Variety – the Children’s Charity

It is with sincere gratitude that I write to thank you for the generosity you have extended to children with disabilities right here in the Delaware Valley. Your contribution will help fund programs and services we provide, such as our Day and Overnight Camp and Socialization programs.

Director of Community Development, AALIVE Organization

On behalf of Adults With Autism: Living with Independence, Value and Esteem, please accept our immense appreciation for allowing AALIVE to be the recipient of your kindness. We graciously acknowledge receipt of your exceptional grant award supporting our Spelling to Communicate initiative. Because of the generosity of the Kistler-Tiffany Foundation, AALIVE is privileged to continue its mission of providing opportunities to enhance the lives of our adult special needs community.

Executive Director, BARC Developmental Services

“On behalf of BARC Developmental Services, and the people we support, please accept my gratitude for your generous gift. Your donation is greatly appreciated and will be used to enhance the lives of the people we serve with the purchase of a new Hoyer lift and electronic changing table.”

CEO, Indian Creek Caring Foundation

“On behalf of Indian Creek Foundation’s Board of Directors, consumers, and staff thank you for your grant for our Peer Support program. Your generosity will enable us to further our mission and provide services to more children and adults living with autism and/or an intellectual or developmental disability.”

Advancement Director, Hedwig House, Inc.

“Before Hedwig House received the donated laptops generously from the Kistler Tiffany Foundation, there were limited computers for members to utilize. Now with an extra 10 computers, all of our members are able to operate a computer simultaneously without having to take turns. This allows every one of our members to have optimum time in order to: learn typing skills; complete job/volunteer searches; and access email to stay in better touch with friends and loved ones more frequently. This donation has made a significant difference in enhancing the goals and lives of our members.”

Development Director, The Timothy School

“Your support will go a long way toward helping us create a better classroom learning environment for our students with autism through SMART Board Technology.”

CEO, Atlantic City Rescue Mission

“The grant from the Foundation allowed us to continue to serve the poor and homeless in our community by providing shelter, food, clothing and counseling services— leading those in need from desperation to restoration.”

Owner, Thorncroft Equestrian Center

“Thorncroft serves 350 riders a week, half of whom have a disability. For years, our outdoor arena was too dusty in the summer and the fence line unsafe. Thanks to the very generous gift, the outdoor arena received new footing and fence line. Our gratitude can be seen daily in the faces of the hundreds of children who smile and enjoy the fresh air, all thanks to the Kistler-Tiffany Foundation!”

Executive Director of Development, Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital and Main Line Health HomeCare & Hospice

“The Foundation’s support over the years has benefited vital community outreach programs [at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital] such as Art Ability along with the purchase of specialized therapy equipment.”

Chief Development Officer, Northern Children’s Services

“Thanks to the Kistler-Tiffany Foundation, 50 children in our [Northern Children’s Services] foster care program were granted their holiday wishes. They were given hope for the holidays because of the generosity that Foundation showed.”

Vice-President, The Pathway School

“Because of generous donations over the years from The Kistler-Tiffany Foundation, Pathway created a student technology lab, a play and socialization area, and walking trail which connects outdoor educational stations within Pathway’s campus. We also are grateful for the personal commitment to our school evidenced through the Foundation’s participation in volunteer events and school activities such as Pathway’s Annual Literacy Celebration.”