The Kendal Idea

Mission and Quaker Roots

"The mission of The Kendal Corporation, a not-for-profit organization, is to develop, support, and lead a system of communities and services for older persons, in accordance with the principles of the Religious Society of Friends."  Mission Statement of The Kendal Corporation, 4/21/01; reaffirmed 2003

Kendal communities seek to enhance the quality of life and independence of residents by providing high-quality services and health care and enabling resident-driven lifestyles, so that each resident may realize his or her full potential. The Kendal communities' outreach programs serve a wider audience through advocacy and education in many forms. In every area of its work, Kendal is guided by its published Values and Practices which are, in turn, rooted in basic Quaker values.

To achieve its mission, each Kendal organization relies not only on the energies and good will of its staff members, board members, and residents but also on the exchange of ideas with others in the field of service to older persons. Kendal takes an active role in public policy issues and participates in many professional associations.

Volunteers at Barclay Friends

The volunteers at Barclay Friends play an important role in helping our staff enrich the lives of our residents.  Our active volunteer program provides opportunities for those in the community who can share their time and talents in the horticultural program, the arts program, the recreational programs, resident visits, and many other areas of the daily life of the residents at Barclay Friends.  If you have some time to share, please call the Recreation Department at Barclay Friends at 610-696-5211 to learn more about the opportunities available to you.