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Building a Culture of Care in Challenging Times
Marian Frattarola-Saulino, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Values Into Action, offers this reflection on a recently published article in the NLCDD Bulletin, written by Rachel Milano-Davis, Chief Operating Officer with Values Into Action. March gives us an opportunity to pause and reflect. It’s both Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and Women’s History Month—two observances that invite […]
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“Everybody Can Serve”: Honoring MLK Through Community Action
At Values Into Action, we focus on advancing individual rights and strengthening communities. We want everyone to participate fully and meaningfully. The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service aligns with our belief that everyone can help build a fairer world. As we honor Dr. King’s legacy, we invite our community to engage in service […]
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DCARO Legislative Breakfast Highlights: Advocacy, Innovation, and the Power of Community
On December 5th, Values Into Action joined the Delaware County Advocacy and Resource Organization (DCARO) for their annual Legislative Breakfast. Community Members from Values Into Action were in attendance, and Executive Director Marian Frattarola-Saulino delivered powerful remarks alongside several of Pennsylvania’s disability, health, and legislative leaders. It was a morning filled with honesty, hope, and […]
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A Season of Thanks: Recognizing Our Board’s Dedication and Vision
As we near the end of 2025, we want to thank everyone who made this 20th year and the last decade a success. Values Into Action is a nonprofit managed by an Executive Team and governed by a Board of Directors. The Directors, Associate Directors, and Community Support Facilitators handle daily operations, while Board Members focus on […]
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Disability Summit 2025: Change · Challenge · Celebrate
The Disability Summit 2025 took place at Temple University. Partnering organizations included Visions for Equality, The Arc of Philadelphia, and Special Olympics Pennsylvania. This event brought together people from across the disability community. Events like this are important not only for learning and advocacy, but also for outreach and networking. Attendees had the chance to […]
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Partnership in Action: Honoring a Career of Connection and Impact
At Values into Action, we are so grateful for the people who dedicate their time, energy, and hearts to supporting others. Today, we honor someone very special, Cathy Hinkle, a Support Partner who has made a lasting impact on all of us. Cathy has been with Values into Action for eleven years, working alongside Jessica […]
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Gratitude in Action: Honoring Direct Support Professionals
On August 19, 2025, our leadership team came together for a full day of connection, planning, and celebration. The day helped us think about the future, check in on our strategic goals, and honor the amazing work of our Support Partners (Direct Support Professionals/DSPs). Starting the Day with Vision Our Directors began the morning with […]
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20 Years of Innovation & Impact
Twenty years ago, Values Into Action was created with a bold idea: people with disabilities and their families should lead the way in designing lives full of meaning and connection. As someone who has grown with this organization since 2009, I’m proud to share how our work has changed lives and continues to do so. […]
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Representing Our Values at the Showcase
For the third year in a row, Values attended the Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) Showcase in Kansas City. Values Into Action is an early adopter of the CtLC framework. In recent years, we have invested in bringing the framework to our organization. We do this because CtLC aligns with our values. We see the value […]