Christina Waddle

New Year, New Sponsorship Opportunities

By Christina Waddle / January 13, 2021 /

After a challenging year, KAA is eagerly looking forward to upcoming special events and excited to work alongside our generous supporters. Every year, our sponsors fuel our ability to make a difference. Would you, your company or organization like to inspire others to help adults with disabilities?  Both year-long and one-time sponsorships are available. Whichever…

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KAA ENGAGE Program Winter Programming

By Christina Waddle / December 10, 2020 /

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

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Season of Giving – Magnify the Impact!

By Christina Waddle / December 10, 2020 /

There are many ways to support the Ken Anderson Alliance all year round that start during this Season of Giving. Your contributions support our Engage outings for adults with developmental disabilities. With your gift, we can offer safe, physically distanced outings to KAA participants helping them connect with friends this holiday season and curbing the…

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Holiday Shop with KAA!

By Christina Waddle / December 10, 2020 /

For many people this year, Christmas will be unique. Get togethers will be smaller and some families might not be able to get together at all. From the Ken Anderson Alliance online retail, people can purchase two types of Christmas greeting cards to send to love ones. People can also purchase a new Legends t-shirt…

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CARES Act for Donors

By Christina Waddle / December 1, 2020 /

Despite setbacks caused by COVID, there is good news for hard-hit nonprofits in the form of a new tax deduction for charitable giving this year. Here’s how you can support the Ken Anderson Alliance and take advantage of the CARES Act for donors:  Incentivizing Giving Your accountant or tax preparer will have more information, but…

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Remember KAA During Your Holiday Shopping!

By Christina Waddle / 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 Christina Waddle / 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 Christina Waddle / 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 Christina Waddle / 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 Christina Waddle / 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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