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Pandemic Wisdom: Empathy, Collaboration, and Transformation
Five years ago this March, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic. As the world seemed to shut down, Values Into Action knew we had to mobilize to ensure the safety of all. We maintained community connections through innovative approaches. Values Into Action focused on adapting and preparing to keep everyone as safe […]
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Happy 20th Birthday, Values Into Action!
March marks the beginning of Spring. A new season with fresh opportunities. The return of warm sunshine and gentle breezes. Increased energy and motivation. The excitement of brighter days. March also marks the anniversary of Values Into Action. Similar to the start of Spring, the creation of Values Into Action offered new opportunities. For co-founders, […]
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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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Financial Management of Grants
Grant projects are a great way to explore new approaches and solutions. Also, to collaborate with other organizations to impact system change. Values into Action has worked on many grant projects over the years. We’ve been awarded grants through the PA Developmental Disabilities Council, and NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities. As well as, in partnership […]
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Volunteering in Action
Happy Holidays, Everyone! One of the best ways to spread holiday cheer is through volunteering. According to Wikipedia, volunteering is “when a person or a group of people freely give their time and labor for Community Service”. Volunteering can help a person to connect with others and make new friends. You can learn new things from […]
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Welcome to Pam’s World
Independence, Creativity, and Choice…three individual rights that are sometimes taken for granted. Imagine being a person with disabilities who relies on the support of others to exercise these simple rights. Consider being unable to choose what you wear, the foods you eat, or the places you visit. This is the unfortunate reality for many people […]