Milestone Anniversaries with a Spotlight on Team Dedication
In the heart of Barclay Friends, a special celebration unfolds; simultaneously, the organization takes a momentous pause to honor the incredible dedication and commitment of its team members. Today marks…
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Barclay Friends Announces Appointment of Maria Santangelo as Chief Executive Officer
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Maria Santangelo as the community’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 3, 2024. Maria takes the helm following Linda Sterthous, who will…
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Celebrating the Compassionate Journey
Barclay Friends CNA Graduates Shine Bright In the heart of West Chester, Pennsylvania, Barclay Friends has pioneered a transformative initiative, the Barclay Friends CNA Program, catalyzed by the unwavering commitment…
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Barclay Friends Announces Retirement of Executive Director, Linda Sterthous
An Ode to New Beginnings – Consistent with Quaker values and in a setting of vibrant gardens, Barclay Friends, a Kendal Affiliate, offers homelike accommodations and warm, compassionate care for…
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Saving the Bees at Barclay Friends
On a warm summer day, Barclay Friends residents and staff recently witnessed a swarm of honeybees flying outside the Wentworth meeting room in the Cotter building. As a community committed…
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Meet Kelly McCool
Barclay Friends is proud to announce that Kelly McCool has been appointed as the new Senior Director of Admissions & Marketing Kelly McCool has been appointed the new Senior Director…
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Barclay Friends Creative Approach to Recruiting and Retaining CNAs
May 5, 2023 —Kendal believes that a spirit of inclusion and a culture of diversity enrich and strengthen communities, people and services. Creating this environment requires concentrated efforts and is…
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Juneteenth Celebration at Barclay Friends
On New Year’s Day 1863 United States President Abraham Lincoln sign US Proclamation 95, otherwise known as the Emancipation Proclamation. This historic executive order redefined the legal status of 3.5…
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Barclay Friends Hosts Spelling Bee
The results from the biggest spelling bee of the year have been announced later than anticipated. No, we don’t refer to the Scripps 2022 National Spelling Bee in Washington, DC…
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