Alexandra Wilson

Remember KAA During Your Holiday Shopping!

By Alexandra Wilson / November 16, 2020 /

As you prepare for your Thanksgiving dinner and start your holiday gifting, remember these easy ways to do your shopping that will also benefit the Ken Anderson Alliance. Your shopping can help KAA support our mission to create LIVE, WORK, ENGAGE opportunities serving adults with disabilities. KAA receives quarterly donations from the Kroger Community Rewards…

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Virtual Volunteer Party

By Alexandra Wilson / November 16, 2020 /

Looking forward to celebrating all of our wonderful Volunteers at our Virtual Volunteer Party – Thursday, November 19th via zoom. Links will be sent out early next week. Please contact Theresa if you have any questions. theresa.ciampone@kenandersonalliance. Volunteers are vital to the operation of our agency – from Board members, to Engage and Event Volunteers…

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KAA ENGAGE Program Winter Programming

By Alexandra Wilson / November 16, 2020 /

The Engage Program will begin our winter in-person programming on a limited basis in December based on survey results provided by our participants and their families/staff. There will be 7 monthly opportunities and many of these will be special outdoor events such as the Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo. We will be attending…

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Our Online Retail is Expanding

By Alexandra Wilson / November 16, 2020 /

Since Gregory Nelson has been hired by KAA, the online retail has been growing. He has been posting one to two items a week on facebook and the sales have picked up. While that is going on, the online retail has also been expanding. Not only can someone purchase a modern looking Bengals helmet, but…

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KAA Leaders Named Philanthropists of the Year

By Alexandra Wilson / November 5, 2020 /

The birth of their son, Sam, led Jenny and Bill McCloy to become champions for people with disabilities. The Ken Anderson Alliance is fortunate to have Bill as our board president and Jenny as a member of our advisory board. Together, the two were just named Cincinnati Philanthropists of the Year.  Each year, the Association…

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Make A Difference!

By Alexandra Wilson / October 16, 2020 /

Make A Difference! You make a difference! Your support enables Ken Anderson Alliance to provide social connections to adults with developmental disabilities. KAA offers virtual meetups for participants via Zoom as well as in-person community outings for those that are ready to see friends from a social distance while wearing a face mask. Since most…

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Thank You, Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati!

By Alexandra Wilson / October 14, 2020 /

Thank You, Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati! Shout out and a huge THANK YOU to the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati – and especially Kerin Caudill, Events Coordinator – for partnering with us on our joint golf event on October 12th at Maketewah Country Club.  Collaboration is key – and our two organizations proved it again. …

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KAA ENGAGE Program Outdoor Activities Have been Going Well!

By Alexandra Wilson / October 14, 2020 /

KAA ENGAGE Program Outdoor Activities Have been Going Well! The Engage Program resumed our in-person outings on a limited basis in August and these outings have been going very well. There have been 12 – 15 monthly opportunities instead of our normal 22 and all of the outings are being held at outdoor locations such…

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KAA Welcomes A New Employee

By Alexandra Wilson / October 14, 2020 /

KAA Welcomes A New Employee For the month of October, Gregory Nelson is going to start at KAA to market the online retail items on social media. Ken Anderson Alliance is very excited to employ another employee to keep our mission strong, while the pandemic is still continuing. The restaurant in Westwood Ivory House is…

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Handmade for a Cause: All-natural Products Support KAA

By Alexandra Wilson / October 12, 2020 /

This year, the holidays are bringing you the opportunity to shop for a cause. The Ken Anderson Alliance now offers homemade goods that give back. Not only do the products support the KAA mission, they provide opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities to learn new skills. Greeting Cards to Skincare KAA currently sells five different…

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