Honoring Our Volunteers

National Volunteer Week ENGAGE 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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Grant Provides Job Skills Training for Adults With Disabilities

Just Brew Receives P&G Alumni Foundation Grant

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: A Rocking Success

Autism Rocks 13 Recap

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 as Ohio Beer Fasting Man Charity

KAA Chosen for Ohio Beer Tasting 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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KAA Welcomes New Board Member: Matt Swendiman

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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KAA Welcomes New Board Member: Carole Workman

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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A Look at the Year Ahead With the Ken Anderson Alliance

Ken Anderson Alliance Mural

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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KAA ENGAGE Program December Update

Ken Anderson Alliance December ENGAGE Participants at Festival of Lights

What’s in Store for KAA December Engage Outings? The Engage Program has been enjoying the holiday season. We are attending several special holiday events in December including the Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo, the Holiday Train Exhibit at Behringer Crawford Museum, & the “Elf” Play at the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts…

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2021 Wrap-Up & Annual Appeal

2021 has been an incredibly exciting year for the Ken Anderson Alliance! From opening a new coffee shop to fun, successful fundraisers, we have accomplished some big goals. We are humbled by the continued generosity of our supporters. Please enjoy this recap of our year as we look forward to continuing our mission in the…

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We Need Your Support: 2021 Annual Appeal

Donate to the Ken Anderson Alliance

KAA relies on supporters like you to continue our mission of providing LIVE, WORK, and ENGAGE opportunities for adults with disabilities. We are incredibly grateful for everyone who attended our fundraisers, shopped at our store, volunteered with our participants, and visited our coffee shop this year. With the giving season right around the corner, we…

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