Bancroft

A heartfelt thank-you to every member of our Bancroft community — staff, families, partners, and friends. Thank you for helping us change lives. Happy Thanksgiving! 🧡

In this Thanksgiving week installment of In Her Own Words, Toni Pergolin, CPA, MHA expressed gratitude for the families who have entrusted Bancroft with their loved ones and the staff whose dedication and heart have shaped her 20 years of leadership. We'll continue to share short video conversations with Toni as she reflects on the moments, people and purpose that have shaped her over the past 20 years at the helm of Bancroft.

Bancroft recently teamed up with Dee Nicholas from the Drexel University School of Design Research and Urbn STEAMlab to bring a creative blend of science, design and well-being to residents in our Flicker Program. Together, we explored how thoughtful design can support community, independence and healthy living. Residents got hands-on with 3D-printed materials to grow their own greens and proudly earned certificates as master gardeners! This collaboration is one of the many ways Bancroft is partnering with experts to imagine new possibilities and enrich the lives of those we support.

Mark your calendars: Giving Tuesday is ONE week away! We are excited to share our Giving Tuesday wish list, where every donation makes a real and meaningful difference for those we serve. Here’s how YOU can get involved: -Donate at bancroft.org/givingtuesday -Create a fundraiser to share with friends and family -Share this post to spread the word Together, we can make a lasting impact! #GivingTuesday

Bancroft President & CEO, Toni Pergolin, CPA, MHA, talks 'In Her Own Words' about why building the Welsh Campus was so important to the students we support, and was such a pivotal moment in her tenure. The 80-acre Welsh Campus, including the flagship Bancroft School, opened in 2018 as a state-of-the-art destination of hope for the students Bancroft supports, as well as those who live in campus housing and the renowned Lindens Program. This campus was designed to be a place of possibilities for the autism and special needs community. For Toni, and children in our care and their families, the Welsh Campus was a vision realized and the front door to Bancroft's continuum of care. We'll continue to share short video conversations with Toni as she reflects on the moments, people, and purpose that have shaped her over the past 20 years at the helm of Bancroft. Missed a video? Watch the series here: https://bit.ly/4o3kYMC

A little fall fun at one of our group homes. The women had the best time making caramel apples with pretzels together and enjoying a sweet afternoon. #CaramelApples #FallFun #AutismServices

Coming up tomorrow! Join us for our next session in the Autism & Adulthood Seminar Series, presented in collaboration with the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute - Building Inclusive Workplaces: Accommodations for Autistic Employees Date: November 17 Time: 12–1 PM EST Register here: https://bit.ly/4hmcvlT Each session in this series has sparked insightful, collaborative conversation, and we look forward to continuing that tomorrow. #Autism #AutismSeries #SeminarSeries

After more than two decades leading Bancroft through extraordinary growth and transformation, President & CEO Toni Pergolin, CPA, MHA is preparing for retirement. Over the next several weeks, we’ll share short video conversations with Toni, In Her Own Words, as she reflects on the moments, people, and purpose that have shaped her over the past 20 years at the helm of Bancroft. First up: “How It All Began."

Thanks to a generous donation from The Wawa, Inc. Foundation, we're helping adults in our care live healthier and feel better. Lunchtime Energize is a wellness program we piloted at our Gloucester Adult Day & Employment center, in partnership with Rowan University. Through plant-forward cooking classes, smart fitness tech, and fun, engaging physical activities, participants are learning to make wellness part of everyday life. We’ve learned a lot since we first launched (who knew smart watches would be such a hot ticket item? 😀), and we’re excited to take what we’ve learned and grow this program to help even more people thrive. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4okeyJV #WholePersonCare #WawaFoundation #CommunityPartners

Martina Remy, Principal at Bancroft School, Mountainside, recently joined Creature Comfort Pet Therapy for their annual Casino Night fundraiser. She shared how pet therapy brings comfort, connection, and joy to our students, and the lasting impact those moments can have. Thank you to our friends at Creature Comfort for inviting us to be part of such a meaningful evening! #SpecialEducation #PetTherapy #ChangingLives