Alexandra Wilson

KAA New Just Brew Location

Something Is Brewing in Harrison Ohio

By Alexandra Wilson / June 6, 2022 / Comments Off on Something Is Brewing in Harrison Ohio

Just Brew is growing! Our neighborhood coffee shop is opening a new set of doors in Harrison. We’re excited to bring our coffee on a mission to another greater Cincinnati area location. If you didn’t know, Just Brew employs adults with disabilities as a part of the Ken Anderson Alliance. Our coffee brews purpose while…

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Adult Day Services Spotlight

By Alexandra Wilson / May 13, 2022 / Comments Off on Adult Day Services Spotlight

The Ken Anderson Alliance’s mission is to provide LIVE, WORK, and ENGAGE opportunities for adults with disabilities. As a part of the ENGAGE track, the KAA adult day services program aims to provide meaningful engagements through music, creativity, and community. We currently have 70 participants enrolled in our music programs, art classes, and community excursions.…

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National Volunteer Week ENGAGE Volunteers

Honoring Our Volunteers

By Alexandra Wilson / April 14, 2022 / Comments Off on Honoring Our Volunteers

At Ken Anderson Alliance, we believe that our growing team of supporters empower adults with disabilities to learn, grow, and engage to achieve independence. Because of you, our participants thrive and pursue their passions. At this time, we express our gratitude to our volunteers who support our mission. National Volunteer Week “Never doubt that a…

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Just Brew Receives P&G Alumni Foundation Grant

Grant Provides Job Skills Training for Adults With Disabilities

By Alexandra Wilson / April 12, 2022 / Comments Off on Grant Provides Job Skills Training for Adults With Disabilities

The P&G Alumni Foundation Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation supports new opportunities in Cincinnati through the Ken Anderson Alliance. Approaching its one year anniversary, Just Brew Coffee House, an extension of the Ken Anderson Alliance (KAA), provides employment training and future community job opportunities for adults with disabilities. This new venture was funded in…

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Autism Rocks 13 Recap

Autism Rocks 13: A Rocking Success

By Alexandra Wilson / March 14, 2022 / Comments Off on Autism Rocks 13: A Rocking Success

Thank you to everyone who attended Autism Rocks 13 presented by the Heidt Family Foundation. With your support, we raised a gross revenue of around $78,000. We had close to 800 attendees at Lori’s Roadhouse, plus virtual viewers across the nation. Thanks for rockin’ out with us in support of adults with disabilities. Shh… It’s…

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KAA Chosen for Ohio Beer Tasting Man Charity

KAA Chosen as Ohio Beer Fasting Man Charity

By Alexandra Wilson / February 28, 2022 / Comments Off on KAA Chosen as Ohio Beer Fasting Man Charity

We’ve all heard the latest fasting and diet trends, like intermittent fasting and diet cleanses, however, the co-owner of 16 Lots Brewery, Del Hall is taking it to another level. He has chosen KAA as his “Ohio Beer Fasting Man” charity. We’re honored that he is helping support the Ken Anderson Alliance in the process.…

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New board member Matt Swendiman

KAA Welcomes New Board Member: Matt Swendiman

By Alexandra Wilson / February 22, 2022 / Comments Off on KAA Welcomes New Board Member: Matt Swendiman

New board member Matt Swendiman is the newest addition to the Ken Anderson Alliance Board of Directors. He brings an impressive resume, both in his professional career and in his dedication to service. Matt earned his B.A. in Political Science and J.D. from The Ohio State University. He has continued his education with various legal…

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Ken Anderson Alliance Autism Rocks 13 Tickets

Autism Rocks 13: All the Details You Need to Know for the Show

By Alexandra Wilson / February 4, 2022 / Comments Off on Autism Rocks 13: All the Details You Need to Know for the Show

Autism Rocks began with an idea from David Kahle and his son, Parker, over a decade ago. The event started as a benefit show for Parker when he was diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder. After a successful first show, David knew it had to keep going so more families could support their loved ones with…

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New board member Carole Workman

KAA Welcomes New Board Member: Carole Workman

By Alexandra Wilson / February 1, 2022 / Comments Off on KAA Welcomes New Board Member: Carole Workman

New board member Carole Workman is joining the Ken Anderson Alliance Board as a self-advocate. As part of the KAA ENGAGE program, she participates in the adult day services program one day a week and works at the Just Brew Coffee House two days a week. Carole, a graduate of Hughes High School, is one…

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Ken Anderson Alliance Mural

A Look at the Year Ahead With the Ken Anderson Alliance

By Alexandra Wilson / January 13, 2022 / Comments Off on A Look at the Year Ahead With the Ken Anderson Alliance

Thank You Once again, you have blown our team away with your support of the Ken Anderson Alliance. Thanks to you, we met and exceeded our overall fundraising goal for 2021. Even with challenges presented by the pandemic, the entire community rallied together to support adults with disabilities. Here’s a look at what’s to come…

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