Waterfowl organization raises funds for KSI

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Delta Waterfowl Bay to Bay Chapter recently donated $3,300 to Kent Sussex Industries. The proceeds were from the waterfowl organization’s annual fundraising banquet “One part of this year’s banquet was a legacy table honoring past KSI Vice-President, Ann Haggerty, who was a supporter of the Bay to Bay chapter prior to her death,” said Alicia Hollis, KSI’s director of Community …

Ribbon cutting held for new Life Enrichment Program Center at KSI

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On Tuesday, December 12, Kent Sussex Industries (KSI) held a ribbon cutting for their newly renovated Life Enrichment Center. This is the first step toward total transformation of the KSI Skill Development Center on Rehoboth Boulevard. “We have been in this facility for nearly 40 years now. And for those of us who’ve been here a long time like me, …

Chasanov takes over at the helm of KSI

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Heath Chasanov, who retired as superintendent of Woodbridge School District recently, began working as the new CEO of Kent Sussex Industries (KSI) on December 4, 2023. He explained that even though he has only been on the job a week, he knows this will be his last job. “I am excited to be here,” Chasanov said. “The last couple of …

Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph Council #3792 Donates To KSI

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KSI received a generous donation from the Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph Council #3792 in Milford. The St. Joseph Council Knights donated $2,019.75 to KSI as a result of their annual Tootsie Roll drive when they solicit donations to help those with intellectual or physical disabilities. Since 2016 the St. Joseph Council #3792 Knights have donated more than $12,000 to …

Fun at Friends of KSI Quarter Auction Results in $5,000 Donation

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The 11th Annual Friends of KSI Quarter Auction resulted in a $5,000 donation to KSI. Members of this volunteer group have raised funds for KSI since 2013. They introduced an annual car show fundraiser in 2015 and their combined efforts have resulted in more than $42,000 being donated to the agency. Angela Spishock, Kathy Bunting, Linda Eckert, Crystal Southard, and Frannie …

KSI Kamp Lenape Receives Community Reinvestment Grant and Grant in Aid Funding

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Kent Sussex Industries (KSI) received exciting news when the legislative session came to an end in June. A Community Reinvestment Grant of $249,000 provided funding to upgrade and repair the Kamp Lenape property, as well as fund the purchase of the property next door, expanding opportunities for future camps. KSI’s Grant in Aid funding, at $145,000, also supported needs at …

KSI receives two generation donations

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KSI received a generous donation from the Knights of Columbus, Brother Vincent Council #7517 in Smyrna. The Brother Vincent Council Knights donated $2,054.10 to KSI as a result of their annual Tootsie Roll drive where they solicit donations to help those with intellectual or physical disabilities. In addition to the generous donation from the Knights of Columbus, KSI was also …

KSI and Kamp Lenape have successful first season

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At the beginning of 2023, Kent and Sussex Industries (KSI) took over the former Camp Lenape, located on Midstate Road in Felton. The first camp was held at the location in July after a massive effort to clean up the site. Employees and a large group of volunteers worked to bring the camp to the level it needed in order …

MilfordLIVE Weekly Review – October 3, 2023

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This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Ladybug Festival a huge success for Milford Milford Downtown Dessert Tour returns on October 14 Escapades Travel offers a wide range of travel options Council asks for additional options for downtown bathroom Bucs ride senior DenNare Horsey to victory over Concord Click on the image below to view as a PDF

Milford Conversation to feature Kent Sussex Industries

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The Milford Conversations Group will be meeting, Thursday, October 5th at 8:30 AM at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 101 South Walnut Street. The speaker for this meeting will be Alicia Hollis of Kent-Sussex Industries. “This is an informal group made up of those who are interested in learning more about the city of Milford as well as those …