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Collaborating for Change: Insights from the State Capitol
While our federal government is being reimagined, at the very least, and reinvented as we speak, I had the opportunity to participate in positive and transparent change in Harrisburg. As the Executive Director of Values Into Action, I was invited to a PA Housing Action Plan Roundtable Meeting in the Governor’s Reception Room at the […]
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On Power and Hope: Black History Month Spotlight
“I am not interested in power for power’s sake, but I’m interested in power that is moral, that is right and that is good.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. How do you define POWER? Have you ever wanted to use power to change your situation? Do you have friends in your community who want to […]
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Celebrating 20 Years of Values into Action: A Personal Reflection
I started working at Values into Action while I was still in college, so I was in my early twenties. I had a fresh perspective, but it was also a skewed perspective in a way. I was attending college classes that didn’t use person centered language and seemed to have a focus on “fixing” people. […]
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A Circle of Support
If you were to look on Values Into Action’s website right now, a word you would see highlighted over and over again is Partnership. Partnership is a cornerstone of the services Values Into Action provides. In this blog, we explore a unique network of partnerships that create a circle of support with Erin Perry. Erin, […]
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“Walking with the Wind”: A Call to Action
“Everybody can be great, because anyone can serve.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr., National Day of Service: January 20, 2025 The Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday is an official day of service and celebrates the civil rights leader’s life and legacy. As we approach this day, we acknowledge the legacy of […]
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Our Journey in Music
Music has tremendous power. The power to incite emotions and make us feel like we’re in a different place or time. It creates a feeling of flow and ease in our lives. It lifts our spirits when we’re not feeling our best. Music is an important part of our journey. The Values team embraces all […]
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Values Into Action is 20 in ‘25!
Happy New Year! This year, Values turns 20 in ‘25! As we mark two decades of putting our values in action, we look forward to a year of reflection. We’ll share the story of our co-founders, Marian and Paul Saulino. A couple committed to social justice. A couple who had a vision and made it […]
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Creating a Budget for the New Year: How We Make Our Annual Budget at Values Into Action
Creating a personal budget is an important task for everyone to consider as we enter the new year. I thought it might be helpful to share how we create our annual budgets at Values Into Action. The budget is essential because it helps us plan how to meet our everyday needs and achieve our mission. […]
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Three Decades of Learning About Community Living and Inclusion – Now What?
What can we do today to make a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities, their families, and communities? Closing out the 2024 Reinventing Quality conference in Baltimore last month, Institute on Community Integration Director, Amy Hewitt, challenged a diverse panel of disability professionals to brainstorm some bold ideas. The panel consisted of […]