Schreiber Stories
If you’ve ever been to Schreiber, you know the place is full of amazing stories. The dedicated staff that works with the kids every day. An amazing team of volunteers, from the folks who help with office tasks to board members and committee members. And the families.
Especially the families.
The moms and dads who deal with some of the toughest situations a parent can face. And the kids. The kids who come in here and put in so much work to make their lives better, more independent. And they do it with smiles.
There are lots of stories that we know you – in Lancaster County and beyond – would be interested in and connect with. And we want to tell them.
That’s the purpose of this blog.
And we want to hear from you – parents of Schreiber kiddos, Schreiber alumni, volunteers – so that we hear about the stories we might not know about. Leave a comment here, contact us on Facebook, or shoot me an email.
Schreiber resumes in-person therapy visits
May 18, 2020In some ways, the process at Schreiber on Wednesday seemed familiar. Kelly Grant stopped at the makeshift front desk, her son Keegan propped on her hip. She chatted with Lisa Moore while checking in, then headed back with Schreiber therapist Libby Crockart for a physical therapy session. Donna Nelson came with her granddaughter Violet Styer…
12 ways to help kids be OK with medical masks
May 6, 2020By Angie Rice and Bernie Hershey Now that masks are being worn to prevent the spread of COVID-19, parents are scrambling to help their children be comfortable around people with masks on. A child younger than 4 years old or one with autism relies on seeing specific parts of the face to recognize someone they…
Leslie Patterson High found her potential at Schreiber
April 21, 2020Since the start of the COVID-19 crisis, Schreiber has been open about the enormous financial challenges we have now. They are challenges that every nonprofit is facing, but we’ve heard from a lot of people for whom Schreiber holds a special place. People like Leslie Patterson High. Leslie initially emailed asking how she could help….
Denisha Roberts: A health care hero
January 29, 2020The Central Penn Business Journal recently named more than 30 leaders and organizations as finalists in their 2020 Healthcare Heroes awards, and Schreiber Physical Therapist Denisha Roberts was recognized in the category Therapeutic Care Hero. Here is a testimonial letter from Schreiber parent Jackie Randazzo, whose daughter Grace has been in Denisha’s care since Grace…
First steps on a journey of recovery
December 18, 2019Four-year-old Jack Teyssier works through a series of exercises each week at Schreiber. His physical therapy sessions include strengthening and stretching for his lower left leg, some core work and some myofascial release by Schreiber therapist Lisa Stachler-Volk. Jack Teyssier, 4, finishes his physical therapy session with Schreiber PT Lisa Stachler-Volk. It’s hard to tell…
Schreiber therapy makes difference in Vietnam
October 17, 2019In May, Denisha Roberts took her second mission trip overseas with Brittany’s Hope, a Lancaster County nonprofit that serves families and orphaned children, primarily in Vietnam and Africa. During her travels on this trip, Denisha worked with a 12-year-old boy named Quan. As we do in our therapy work here at Schreiber, Denisha’s visit changed…
Schreiber volunteer all about the Duckies
July 24, 2019Melissa’s connection to Schreiber goes back to the beginning of the Lititz Chocolate Walk. Chocolate Walk started in 2001 as a project of the Kiwanis Club of the Lititz Area. Melissa was a member then (and still is today). One of the Lititz club’s founders was Ralph Sherrif, who also happened to be a Schreiber…
Schreiber goes to the moon with therapy
July 17, 2019This week marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. And Schreiber’s Occupational Therapy Department is using the occasion to add some moon fun to therapy sessions. Eli Cole climbed to the top of a lunar hill (actually a huge pillow) and jumped into a small lunar lake (actually a big ball pit)….
John Hatch, longtime Schreiber volunteer, passes away
May 29, 2019John Hatch was a familiar face here at Schreiber in the past few years. H was a neighbor, whose Homestead Village villa was close enough to our campus that he could hear of the squeals of the kids playing on the playground. When Schreiber and Homestead talked about starting a new intergenerational program to bring…
Thanks to two longtime Schreiber volunteers
April 8, 2019Around Schreiber, we have a shorthand for talking about Tina Edgell and Patty Watson. Tina and Patty. Or sometimes Patty and Tina. It may as well be PattyTina. For most of the past 20 years, Tina and Patty have been reliable Schreiber volunteers. It’s not a stretch to say they are among the most dedicated…