Ken Anderson Alliance Updates

Whether giving directly to programs or supporting events to help raise awareness for KAA in our community, Sponsors play a leading role in KAA’s mission. Read what two sponsors say about their support for KAA: The Kroger Company At Kroger, every day we open our doors and welcome millions of hungry people. But they’re not…

We all want friendship, meaning and a healthy dose of laughter in our lives. Unfortunately, it can be hard for adults with disabilities to find opportunities to engage with each other. That’s where the Ken Anderson Alliance shines. KAA’s ENGAGE program helps ensure adults with disabilities have the same opportunity to participate in our community…

“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” This quote, attributed to Aesop, emphasizes that even the smallest kind gesture can have a positive impact. KAA volunteers impact the lives of people with disabilities by: Every moment matters. It’s in the smiles shared, the bonds formed, and the lives touched that we see…

The music program is wonderful! The music therapists are truly amazing! My son loves to practice and then get the opportunity to perform in front of an audience. The joy that the participants feel while performing is the best!                    – KAA Parent Music activities engage adults with disabilities in a fun way while helping them…

Listen to Hero Radio Now: Quincy, Ashley and Joe have been musicians in KAA’s adult day program band for years! Now, they are out in the community every Friday, interviewing local artists to produce their podcast Hero Radio: Stories Beyond the Music. One question they often ask their guests is “Do you believe in magic?”…

Sharing joy is just one reason Linda Chaney spends time volunteering for adults with disabilities. At the Ken Anderson Alliance, individuals like Linda who give their time are an integral part of what we do and how we serve. Many of our volunteers find their time with us to be so rewarding that they choose…

2022 was a milestone year for KAA: Autism Rocks 13, Ridin’ & Rockin’ for KAA, Wine Over the Rhine and the KAA Golf Classic are just a few of the many successful fundraising events that have helped us magnify our mission of LIVE, WORK and ENGAGE.  We also want to say a special thank you…

We are so excited to congratulate Gio Boeing, our community engagement manager, on her retirement! Gio joined the Ken Anderson Alliance in 2017; accepting the challenge to establish what is now our extremely popular ENGAGE program. Let’s learn a little more about Gio’s long career of advocating for adults and children with disabilities and developing…

2022 has been incredible for the KAA community. Most notably, this year has been big for ribbon cuttings. We’ve grown our organization with two additional locations: the beautiful new o2 Urban Farms facility and a second Just Brew in Harrison. What’s more, your contributions have allowed us to add programming for young adults with disabilities…