Alexandra Wilson

Among Friends: Living in Community

By Alexandra Wilson / September 21, 2020 /

At our recent virtual town hall meeting, attendees learned more about the proposed living options for KAA’s planned community in Springdale. For adults with developmental disabilities, the community will be a place to find support, opportunity and new friends.   Residential Options Apartment homes, townhomes and single-bed units are the three types of residences planned…

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Annual Sponsors Make a Difference for KAA

By Alexandra Wilson / August 14, 2020 /

The ongoing support of three local organizations makes a huge impact for the Ken Anderson Alliance. The Schlotman Family Foundation, along with Belterra Park Cincinnati and Key Bank are KAA’s annual sponsors.  The Schlotman Family Foundation Based in Villa Hills, Kentucky, this private foundation, overseen by members of the Schlotman family, makes grants to charities.…

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Keystone with Kenny Happy Hours

By Alexandra Wilson / August 11, 2020 /

Keystone with Kenny Happy Hours   Virtual Happy Hours sponsored by Keystone Light are back!!  Ken Anderson, along with special guests, will host “Keystone with Kenny” Happy Hours on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month beginning at 5 pm.  Subscribe to the Ken Anderson Alliance YouTube channel and look for announcements on our…

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Volunteer Spotlight – Omeka Scott

By Alexandra Wilson / August 11, 2020 /

Volunteer Spotlight – Omeka Scott   Omeka Scott is one of those exceptional volunteers for KAA.  She not only lends her time and energetic personality to assist with fundraising events, she also serves and a volunteer with engage outings.  Thank you Omeka for being a wonderful part of our volunteer team.    How long have…

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KAA ENGAGE Program Resumes In-Person Outside Activities

By Alexandra Wilson / August 11, 2020 /

KAA ENGAGE Program Resumes In-Person Outside Activities   The Engage Program is very happy to announce that we have resumed our in-person outings on a limited basis in August. There are 12 opportunities instead of our normal 22 and all of the outings are being held at outdoor locations such as miniature golf courses, parks,…

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KAA Online Retail – NEW Items

By Alexandra Wilson / August 11, 2020 /

Thanks to your support, our KAA online retail continues to expand! People can now purchase KAA face mask and lawn chairs. We continue to see a steady stream of orders averaging 10-12 per week! With your continued support, we hope to increase those numbers! If you haven’t had the opportunity to view our items, please…

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Engage Program Safety Training

By Alexandra Wilson / July 21, 2020 /

Re-Entering social programming at the Ken Anderson Alliance; education and your safety are key. We’re so glad that we will be able to start outings again but some things will be different in this new crazy coronavirus world. If you haven’t received your package from Ken Anderson Alliance containing a safety card, masks and hand…

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What’s New with KAA’s WORK Program?

By Alexandra Wilson / July 15, 2020 /

Ken Anderson Alliance has been extra busy with inventories and packaging for our *NEW* Ken Anderson Alliance Online Retail. Check out our products at: https://www.kenandersonalliance.org/new-products-1 . KAA is proudly selling signed footballs by Ken Anderson, jerseys, fidget kits, koozies, colored masks, and t-shirts! But, don’t forget about O2 Urban Farms! O2 Urban Farms has expanded to…

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Volunteer Spotlight – Meet the Overbeck Family

By Alexandra Wilson / July 15, 2020 /

Meet the Overbeck Family My favorite part of my job is meeting our amazing volunteers, but the truth is, this month’s spotlight is on a family that I’ve known for a long time. I first met Rob Overbeck at a softball game in 1993 when he was playing on a work team with my then…

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KAA ENGAGE Program Virtual Events

By Alexandra Wilson / July 15, 2020 /

Although the ENGAGE Program participants, staff and volunteers can’t be together in the community right now, we can still interact with each other through KAA’s Facebook Live virtual events. To access these activities, you can go to the KAA Facebook page. We have also been doing daily Zoom Calls with small groups of Engage participants.…

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