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Kensington Corporation For Individual Dignity

Kensington Corporation For Individual Dignity

Philadelphia, PA 19114
Tax ID23-1936980

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About this organization

Revenue

$12,334,685

Expenses

$11,595,498

Website

kenccid.org

Mission

Mission: KenCCID strives to promote dignity and choice to inspire and empower Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to reach their full potential. Mission KenCCID strives to promote dignity and choice to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (our “Individuals”) to reach their full potential. Vision KenCCID promotes the rights, safety and well-being of our Individuals with an aim to respect and protect them at all times; utilizing trained professional staff and community resources to enrich and enhance our Individuals’ quality of life. Values Each letter in the acronym “I CARE” represents a key value which KenCCID stands for. These values (set forth below) guide our approach to everything we do. I Care = Impact, Compassion, Accounta

About

KENSINGTON COMMUNITY CORPORATION FOR INDIVIDUAL DIGNITY (KENCCID) PROVIDES SERVICES TO A WIDE RANGE OF ADULT MALES AND FEMALES WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. KENCCID ASSESSES THE BEST ACCOMMODATION FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL TO ASSURE SUITABLE SUPPORTS. KENCCID ACCOMPLISHES THIS BY TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE VARIOUS LIMITATIONS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL'S ABILITY AND HELPING THAT INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVE THE UTMOST QUALITY OF LIFE AND LIVING ARRANGEMENT. MOST INDIVIDUALS LIVE IN A TWO TO THREE PERSON HOME, WHILE SOME INDIVIDUALS MAY RESIDE IN SEMI-INDEPENDENT SETTINGS OR IN A FAMILY-BASED SUPPORTS; OTHERS ARE BEST SUITED IN ONE PERSON RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS. FOR THOSE WHO ARE RETIRED AND FOR THOSE WHO CHOOSE NOT TO ATTEND FORMALIZED DAY SUPPORTS, KENCCID PROVIDES VARIOUS INDIVIDUAL SPECIFIC SOCIAL/RECREATIONAL DAY ACTIVITIES. KENCCID WORKS TO DEVELOP COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS BASED ON THEIR ASSESSMENTS, PROFILES AND INTERESTS. THESE TARGETED ACTIVITIES AND ALTERNATIVE SOCIAL LEISURE INTEGRATION HAVE ALLOWED INDIVIDUALS TO BUILD VALUABLE SOCIAL CAPITAL.THREE SHORT EXAMPLES WHERE OUR MISSION COMES ALIVE: 1. IN OUR DAY TO DAY EFFORTS TO SERVE THE KENCCID MISSION, WE PAY ATTENTION TO ALL NEEDS OF THOSE WE SERVE. EXAMPLES INCLUDE THE LOVE STORY OF TWO INDIVIDUALS WHO WERE HAPPILY COMMITTED TO ONE ANOTHER AT A BEAUTIFUL COMMITMENT CEREMONY, FILLED WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS. AFTER THEIR UNION, THE NEXT DESIRE WAS TO MOVE IN TOGETHER AS A COUPLE. KENCCID DEDICATED TIME AND RESOURCES AND IDENTIFIED SEVERAL HOMES FROM WHICH THEY SELECTED THE ONE BEST SUITED FOR THEIR NEEDS; THIS INCLUDED A DEDICATED ROOM FOR "MAN SPACE AND BACK PORCH FOR OUTSIDE LIVING. THE COUPLE HAS CONTINUED TO THRIVE IN THEIR BOND. BOTH INDIVIDUALS HAVE LEARNED AND CONTINUE TO LEARN NEW COOKING TECHNIQUES TO LIVE HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES. KENCCID SUPPORTED THEM WITH JOB SEARCHES, RESUME BUILDING, INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES AND PROFESSIONALISM. THE RESULT OF WHICH LED TO ONE OF THEM GAINING EMPLOYMENT AT A LOCAL COMMUNITY ESTABLISHMENT; AND HE IS ENCOURAGING HIS PARTNER TO BEGIN SEARCHING FOR COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF KENCCID' S SPECIALIZED TEAM OF JOB DEVELOPERS. 2. INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES (IDD) HAVE VARIED UNIQUE CHALLENGES AND NEED SPECIALIZED ATTENTION FROM A DEDICATED TEAM LIKE THE ONE AT KENCCID. ONE SUCH INDIVIDUAL MOVED INTO A KENCCID SUPPORTED HOME AFTER A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION OUT OF AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE HE SURROUNDED HIMSELF WITH PEOPLE WHOM HE CONSIDERED FRIENDS; BUT THESE FRIENDS WERE TAKING ADVANTAGE OF HIM. THE KENCCID TEAM MET FREQUENTLY WITH THE INDIVIDUAL AND HIS SISTER TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS AND TO GRADUALLY INTRODUCE THE INDIVIDUAL TO WHAT WOULD BE HIS FUTURE HOME. THE THOUGHT OF HAVING FREEDOM OF CHOICE, AND TO LIVE HIS EVERYDAY LIFE WITH DIGNITY WAS SOMETHING HE LOOKED FORWARD TO. THIS TRANSITION, AND MOVE TO KENCCID WAS GOING TO HELP THE INDIVIDUAL MOVE AWAY FROM WHAT WAS HIS AN UNHEALTHY LIFESTYLE; WHICH INCLUDED HEAVY ALCOHOL USE. SINCE BEING PART OF THE KENCCID FAMILY, THE INDIVIDUAL HAS NOT HAD ANY ALCOHOL, HAS LOST WEIGHT, HAS A STEADY MEDICATION REGIMEN, AND WILL SHORTLY BEGIN EXPLORING UNSUPERVISED TIME OPTIONS. THE INDIVIDUAL IS SO PLEASED WITH HIS NEW ENVIRONMENT, AND SO IS HIS VERY SUPPORTIVE SISTER. THE MISSION CONTINUES! 3. THE FREQUENCY OF TRAINING AND SUPPORT PROVIDED TO THOSE SERVED UNDER THE AUSPICE OF KENCCID IS AN ONGOING CALL TO SERVE OUR MISSION. ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL SUCCEEDED IN HIS GOAL TO LIVE IN A HOME WHERE THERE IS LITTLE INPUT AND SUPERVISION FROM STAFF. THE INDIVIDUAL MOVED FROM A 24 HOUR SUPERVISED HOME TO SEMI-INDEPENDENT RESIDENCE WITH LESS THAN TWO YEARS OF PREPARATION, TRAINING, AND MONITORING! THIS SUCCESS WAS AS A RESULT OF MULTIPLE TRAININGS PROVIDED TO THE INDIVIDUAL TO COVER VARIOUS LIFE-SKILLS; FIRE SAFETY, INDEPENDENCE ON TAKING MEDICATION, HYGIENE, UPKEEP OF HIS HOME, AWARENESS OF DANGER AND WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF DANGER ETC. THE INDIVIDUAL EXCELLED IN ALL THESE AND IN MANY OTHER MILESTONES, WHICH LED TO OTHER BENEFITS SUCH AS SECURING COMPETITIVE COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT. KENCCID CONTINUES TO EMPOWER AND SUPPORT HIM TO REACH HIS GOALS AND FULL POTENTIAL.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “Kenccid supports the people it serves to achieve their full potential through access to quality services and support.”.

When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “Nonprofit, nonsectarian agency providing services for developmentally disabled persons.”.

  • The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of PA, as reported.
  • The filing provides the non-profit's address in 2020 as 9350 ASHTON ROAD NO 202, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19114.
  • The non-profit has a total of 385 employees, as reported on their form for 2020.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $739,187.
  • The organization has 7 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1974.
  • The organization pays $8,947,316 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $12,719 in fundraising expenses.

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