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Baker President Nic Watson on the 50/50 Model and the Case for Corporate Partnership
Published in the Philadelphia Business Journal, May 29, 2026 Baker Industries president Nic Watson sat down with the Philadelphia Business Journal this month for a long-form Q&A on how Baker’s funding model reframes the conversation between nonprofits and corporate partners. The central argument: when a company contracts with Baker for packaging, light manufacturing, or fulfillment…
Read More A Six-Point Fair Chance Guide for Employers and the Business Community
1. What’s at Stake For the Community About 25,000 people are released each year from local jails, state prisons, and federal facilities into Philadelphia alone. Roughly one in five Philadelphians has some form of criminal record. This isn’t a fringe issue, it’s a citywide reality. When that many people are locked out of the…
Read More There’s no better way to spend a spring Tuesday than on the green — especially when every swing supports someone’s fresh start. Join us on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Applebrook Golf Club in Malvern, PA for Baker Industries’ 24th Annual Golf Invitational, presented by our Grand Sponsor WSFS Bank. This beloved annual tradition brings…
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NBC10 Visits Baker Industries for National Disability Employment Awareness Month
This October, in honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), NBC10 Philadelphia stopped by Baker Industries to highlight the value—and impact—of inclusive employment. Reporter Matt DeLucia spent the day with Pete, a legally blind participant in our workforce development program who brings precision, consistency, and positivity to every task. Pete is known for working…
Read More 💚 How Your Donor-Advised Fund Can Build Second Chances at Baker Industries
DAF Day — October 9 — is a moment to give with intention. If you have a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), it’s one of the easiest, most impactful ways to support the causes you care about most. And at Baker Industries, it means investing directly in second chances. Whether you’ve supported us before or are just…
Read More 🎁 Baker Gala – Celebrate “Sweet Success” with Us!
Join Us for Baker Industries’ 44th Annual Celebration Gala! For 45 incredible years, Baker Industries has been creating “sweet success” stories—transforming lives, building hope, and proving that everyone deserves a chance to thrive. This year, we’re celebrating not just our participants’ achievements but the sweet taste of independence, dignity, and new beginnings. 🌟 What Makes…
Read More Baker Featured on 6ABC
EXCITING NEWS!!! Baker just made it on 6ABC! This feature celebrates our incredible founder, Charlie, and the powerful legacy he created. It’s a proud moment for all of us here at Baker to watch the stories of our community unfold on screen — from participants in action to heartfelt interviews with those who make it…
Read More The Media Celebrates Charlie’s 100th Birthday!
Last week, all of Baker Industries came together to celebrate Charlie’s 100th birthday with amazing guests, live music, a delicious dinner, and plenty of desserts. And we weren’t the only ones to mark this special occasion – the media came too!! …
Read More Building Bridges at the Baker Community Resource Fair
At Baker Industries, our mission has always been about more than just work—it’s about building a stronger, more connected community. That’s why we’re excited to invite you to our Community Resource Fair on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:30 PM at 3630 I Street, Philadelphia. This free event will bring together organizations offering…
Read More Why Second-Chance Hiring Makes Sense — and How You Can Get Involved
In a city known for its grit and resilience, Philadelphia has a unique opportunity to lead on second-chance hiring — and the business community is key to making that vision a reality. Each year, thousands of individuals return home from incarceration ready to work, rebuild, and contribute. But too often, a criminal record becomes a…
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