Partnerships for People, Inc.

04/14/2022

Keystone Human Services, the parent company of Partnerships for People, Inc., announced today that Charles J. Ho**er III will retire as President and CEO, effective January 2023. Charles S. Sweeder, current Executive Vice President, will succeed him as the third President and CEO in KHS history.

“I have worked with Chuck for two decades, and I am excited that he will be the next President and CEO of KHS,” Ho**er said. “The future of KHS is bright with his continued dedication to those we support, their families, and our employees.”

Sweeder began his career with Keystone Human Services in 2003 as Controller. He continued his leadership within KHS as Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of Finance, and Executive Vice President. He will now begin the role of President-Elect, effective March 2022.

“I am honored to be named the next President and CEO of KHS. I am grateful to Charlie and the KHS Board for their confidence and support during this transition,” said Chuck Sweeder. “KHS is a global leader because of our collective commitment to inclusion and supporting people to live full lives within the community.”

Stephen Rader, KHS Board Chair, added: “Executive succession has been an important aspect of our strategic planning for many years at Keystone Human Services. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I want to thank Charlie for his leadership over the past three decades. It was important for us to find the next leader for the KHS community, and we are pleased to welcome Chuck to his new role. KHS is positioned well, and we will continue to strive to enhance our life-changing mission under his leadership.”

12/10/2021

No question. We are !

Craig, Robert’s brother: “Two years ago, Robert fractured his hip. He spent 100 days in rehab. Every time I went to go visit him, there was a staff member from Partnerships for People by Robert’s side, supporting and encouraging him." Robert is pictured here❤️

05/08/2021

We’re happy to be part of the Keystone Human Services ChocolateBall community! During tonight’s ChocolateBall, every action you take helps people thrive in the community—establishing homes, finding meaningful work, and pursuing education. Take action with us:

Bid on auction items: https://one.bidpal.net/chocolateball2021/browse/all
Buy your Mountz Diamond tickets: https://one.bidpal.net/chocolateball2021/browse/all(details:item/2)
Donate: https://one.bidpal.net/chocolateball2021/browse/donation(details:item/1)

02/24/2021

The famous Keystone Human Services ChocolateBall is virtual this year, and that means we’re bringing the party to you! Each ticket to the Ball will include a link to join, and a Celebration box complete with your choice of treats and all the ingredients for the signature ChocolateBall cocktail.

ChocolateBall benefits our work here in New Jersey, along with all the other services and programs of KHS. This year it’s easier than ever to join in the spirited silent and live auctions, watch for the cameo appearances by local companies and partners, and take advantage of meaningful opportunities to join us in our work.

Come for the celebration, the dazzling array of auction deals, and to support our work, but stay to the end for the surprise videos from individual tables!

Enjoy a ChocolateBall like no other! https://one.bidpal.net/chocolateball2021/welcome

11/06/2020

Congratulations to Carol Dougherty, recipient of the 2020 Dr. Joseph Adlestein Professional Leadership Award! Keystone Human Services presents this award annually to an individual in a professional role who is a powerful advocate for people with disabilities, supporting them to be valued and fully participating members of society.

Carol has been a long-time advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She has held a variety of professional roles within the New Jersey Department of Human Services/Division of Developmental Disabilities and in the private sector. For 30 years, Carol served as the Executive Director of Partnerships for People. She and her husband John have a shared philosophy on the respect and dignity that each person deserves. Carol has brought that forth in the Person-Centered Plan developed for each individual supported by Partnerships for People.

Carol has demonstrated a powerful commitment to people at all levels of Partnerships for People/Keystone Human Services, remains a strong advocate, and always works to improve the lives of the individuals we serve.

09/15/2020

Thank you, New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund, for your generous contribution to Partnerships for People, Inc., and for living by your mission statement of “existing to meet four critical challenges of our state in the face of the COVID-19 crisis: stop the spread, support the healthcare community, provide help for the vulnerable, and rebuild our communities.” Visit https://njprf.org/ for more info.

09/08/2020

The Columbia Bank Foundation is committed to serving the needs of local communities. The Foundation actively seeks and focuses on innovative programs that provide a measurable impact in the communities that it serves and Partnerships for People is now among its grateful grantees.

“The impact of the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic has been significant and has presented even more challenges for the people we serve. The assistance and grant funding from the Columbia Bank Foundation will allow us to provide additional staffing and personal protective equipment (PPE), and to address the longer-term effects of the pandemic for our staff, and the people we support.” Christopher O. Pegeron, President and CEO of Partnerships for People

From everyone at Partnerships for People and Keystone Human Services, thank you, Columbia Bank, for your generosity and spirit of community.

09/01/2020

Fighting to have your voice heard? Currently, there are no international guidelines on how to make sure people with an intellectual disability can participate in their community. Let's work together to change that!

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) guarantees the right to accessibility and participation for people with disability. Down Syndrome International and INCLUSION INTERNATIONAL are working with their members to develop guidelines on how organizations can make sure their work is inclusive. You can help create these global guidelines by taking the survey, available in seven languages, easy read, and multiple formats: https://www.ds-int.org/listen-include-respect-survey. Join Empower Us, International Disability Alliance, United Nations Human Rights, and Keystone Human Services and be a voice for !

Have your say so DSi and Inclusion International know what to put into the new International Guidelines for Inclusive Participation

08/28/2020

Thanks to all of our wonderful board members! Our board member profile series continues this week with Stephen Rader.

As Board President of Partnerships for People, Inc. since 2015, Stephen has counseled them in evaluating acquisition offers, financial matters, board reform, and board recruitment.

The mission of Keystone Human Services and Partnerships for People, Inc., is very meaningful to Stephen because of the “opportunity to join a group of dedicated volunteers and professionals, with a deep obligation to serve as a change agent, sharing our experience with others both individually and within the public policy and service delivery processes which draws inspiration from the collective talent and passion of the extended Keystone family, employees, and fellow board members."

Stephen is the Vice President for New Zealand-based LogTag Recorders, the leading temperature data logger for the CDC Vaccine For Children (VFC) program, and used by the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and a partner of the Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).


Stephen lives in New Jersey and has two daughters.

07/26/2020

We celebrate the anniversary for many reasons including laying the foundation for the deinstitutionalization for people with intellectual disabilities in the United States, advocating for community supports, and helping to create the road-map towards inclusive education.

There are still challenges to face and we continue to advocate for supported employment services, affordable and accessible housing, and accessible/affordable technology.

To learn more about the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA National Network, visit https://www.ada.gov/.

Image credit: ADA National Network (adata.org)

06/19/2020

Today we recognize Juneteenth, celebrating the emancipation of the last slaves in the United States in 1865. We celebrate freedom and stand in solidarity with our Black employees and members of the community to challenge social injustice and support much-needed change.

To learn more about and the history behind it, visit these resources from the National Museum of African American History and Culture. https://nmaahc.si.edu/