S&T BANK
S&TBANK.COM
Why do you feel it’s important for your business to support our area’s nonprofits?
Making people our purpose is what we’ve done at S&T Bank for over 120 years. S&T has always been driven to support the nonprofits within our operating footprint. Giving back to the communities we serve is central to who we are and is fundamental to our philosophy of putting people first and working together to better the lives of our employees, customers and communities. Nonprofit organizations in any given area have a direct pulse on the needs around them. They work tirelessly to meet those needs, sometimes with limited volunteers and resources. Much more can be accomplished when we work together toward a shared goal. This common desire to improve lives and circumstances is why we operate as a neighborhood-minded bank guided by empathy, humility and compassion with a sincere desire to uplift each other and work towards a brighter future. We are proud of the dedicated work of our employees who continuously volunteer their time, treasure and talents to serve others. People-forward banking at S&T is a multi-faced endeavor in which we assist with a variety of needs across all of our markets through the donation of time and resources. We’re committed to making a difference in the lives of others by providing hope, encouragement and care. We believe that we have a responsibility to assist these nonprofits, and we are confident that when we work together, we will see tangible results, and make a true impact on the world around us.
Why do you support this particular nonprofit and what does your business do to benefit the organization?
UCP Central PA provides life changing, vital support for people with a variety of diverse abilities. At S&T, we have the utmost respect for all individuals and recognize that all people have their own individual story and background. We join UCP in embracing all differences that make each person unique, and we support equality and inclusion to empower everyone to live their lives to the fullest. UCP promotes life with no limits and offers a wide range of services to those with disabilities. Like other nonprofits, they must also rely on the assistance from partners to fund and physically and intellectually support those efforts and programs. S&T Bank Commercial and Industrial Regional Manager, Market Executive, Joseph Entenman, continues to be highly involved in supporting UCP’s mission, stating, “I have been a supporter of UCP for over 16 years. I have served at the committee level, as Committee Chair, Agency Board of Directors, Foundation Board of Directors and as a two-time Board President. I support UCP of Central PA because I believe in their mission, guiding principles, dedicated employees and the exceptional service they provide their clients. S&T graciously allows me to donate my time and expertise to UCP and also supports them financially through various sponsorship opportunities.”
UCP Central PA
ucpcentralpa.org
55 Utley Drive, Camp Hill
Describe your organization and the importance of corporate or foundation support to further your mission.
United Cerebral Palsy of Central Pennsylvania (UCP Central PA) has been creating opportunities for people of all ages with all types of disabilities for 70 years. Today our 1,600 employees deliver on our mission as we empower 2,500 people with diverse abilities each year to live a meaningful life through innovative support and services. We plant seeds daily until we achieve our vision of a community that embraces every individual’s ability. We encourage a life without limits for people who are born with a disability, acquire a disability through illness, accident, or injury, or are aging into a disability through our comprehensive service offerings.
We rely on our corporate partners to help us meet unfunded needs related to the implementation of our mission. This includes funding assistance for things like start-up costs for a new home, replacement of furnishings and fixtures for existing homes or program facilities, upgraded technology, testing new ideas (innovation), and supplies to facilitate a person-centered approach to programming. Additionally, UCP is governed by a 20-member Board of Directors and four Board Committees. Our corporate partners lend us their team members who are looking for a measurable way to give of their time and talents to an organization committed to positive outcomes for people with disabilities in Central Pennsylvania.
For 2024, what is your greatest need for corporate or foundation support?
In 2024, our greatest need for corporate or foundation support is to help us empower people to have a meaningful life in a constantly evolving service system. Pressures in the direct support professional (DSP) workforce have led to the encouragement of providers to explore alternative ways to support people in a person-centered way that ensures health and safety. As such, we are building our plan for remote support, and will need to invest in technology.
Remote support offers innovative, technology-based solutions to people who are looking for something other than traditional 24/7 in-person staff support. Remote support for people with intellectual disabilities and autism provides a more customizable menu of services while offering greater independence due to less reliance on staff. As with traditional supports, remote supports are individualized. This includes technology that will be used to address the following areas: physical health, seizure management, fall risk mitigation, elopement mitigation, medication management, kitchen safety, overnight support and independent living.
At a very basic level, remote support is a tool for communication. This includes communicating when someone is in danger, needs support, or has veered from a typical routine. Sensors and communication devices produce an alert that can be responded to by a natural support such as a neighbor, or a staff member who is either nearby or in a remote call center. Remote health monitoring will allow us to monitor, report, and analyze an individual’s acute or chronic conditions from outside a clinical setting.
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