September 2022

Message from Principal Adams

It’s September already! As I write this message, the hallways are once again filled with chatter and laughter. This building is not the same without our students. We welcome our new students Elijah, Eric M., Eric D., Lorelei, Caleb, Damien, Lincoln F., and Paxton. We are so happy you are part of the JPII family!

A warm welcome to our new staff: Mr. John Funk (teacher), Mrs. Jesse Wright (instructional aide), Mrs. Jackie Hobbs (direct care professional) and Ms. Brittany Moyer (instructional aide). We are glad to have you on board.

We are still running the Lunch Program campaign, so help us raise some dough! We are sooo close to our goal. It’s a tremendous help to our families to make sure they have nutritious meals available for their child. It’s one less thing for them to worry about.

Our Adult Program is moving ahead with community outings. We are so pleased they are out and about. More individuals are back in program, and even more are increasing their time with us. It’s good to be part of the community again.

Please check out our job postings, share and spread the word. We still need a few staff members to complete our family!

Back to school!

Enjoy our back-to-school video featuring our students first day arrival!

Help Us Raise Some Dough for

Our Lunch Program!

Our JPII lunch program began this week! We're only $1,000 away from our goal of $7,500 of providing free lunches to all students who qualify for free/reduced lunch.

"Our lunch program does not receive government funding which means that we cover the costs for students whose parents struggle to cover the $3.00 daily cost. Our food-to-table concept introduces our students to new and nutritious foods made with the vegetables and herbs that the students help grow in our school’s garden." - Rene Berkhammer, Secondary Life Skills Teacher/Transition Coordinator.

Mail your donation to John Paul II Center, Attn: Lunch Program, 1092 Welsh Road, Shillington, PA 19607 or click link below to donate online.

Donate today!

Adult Program's

Stellar Field Trip

Thanks to a grant from Lauren's Foundation, our JPII Adult Program participants enjoyed an out-of-this world visit to the Reading Planetarium to view a few shows and check out the current exhibits.

Employment Opportunities

Are you looking to make an impact that will truly make a difference in someone’s life? We are seeking individuals who are passionate about helping all students and adults reach their God-given potential. Work with a team whose goals are to carry out our vision and mission of supporting students and adults to success and independence. For more information on how to apply, click here.

Help Out YOUR Way

Donation Options:

Make a one-time donation.

Simple Donation

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Recurring Support

A gift to JPII’s endowment becomes a forever gift for future generations of students and adults.

Planned Giving Info

Matching Gifts

You may be able to double your gift to JPII through your employer’s corporate matching gift program. If your company offers this benefit, you may be able to maximize personal contributions and increase the impact of your gift.

There is an understanding that giving is both a reflection of the best parts of who we are and the key to the most important work we will accomplish as neighbors and communities.

John Paul II Center is able to care for and teach our incredible students and adults because of the support we receive from our community. In an effort to make giving as secure and convenient as possible, we now provide a number of ways to help fund JPII’s mission. Simply choose which form of giving suits you best. And if you need assistance, remember, we're just a phone call away.

For more information, contact Melissah Jablonski

Phone: 610-777-0605 - Email: mjablonski@johnpauliicenter.org