2. Standards for Excellence Ceremony PANO’s Mission: The Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations(PANO) amplifies the impact of the community benefit sector through advocacy, collaboration, learning and support. PANO’s Vision: We envision a vibrant, thriving community where people realize their highest aspirations.

3. Berks Connections Pretrial Services Mission: To create a safer, more prosperous community by providing services, support and community-based outreach to adult offenders, at-risk youth and their families through successful community reintegration and pretrial-related assistance. Vision: Berks County is a safer, healthier community in which to live because people re- entering it from jail have the tools and support to live productive, law-abiding lives. www.berksconnections.org Second Accreditation Renewal

4. Catholic Leadership Institute Mission: Building authentic Catholic leaders by using Jesus as the ultimate model of leadership. Vision: We see a world where each individual understands their God-given mission in life and is doing their best to fulfill it; a world where Catholic leaders are influential voices in society; a world where Jesus' example of loving, servant leadership is modeled in every family, workplace, parish, and community. First Accreditation Renewal www.catholicleaders.org

5. Center for Community Resources Mission: To make a positive difference in every day lives by connecting people to a network of supports and services essential for actively learning, working and living in the community. Vision: Connecting People to Services. First Accreditation www.ccrinfo.org

6. For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation Mission: To enable cancer patients and their loved ones the opportunity to strengthen, deepen and unify their relationships by creating unforgettable and lasting respite vacations. Vision: By 2018, FPS will be nationally recognized for excellence in its respite vacation program, fully engage the community and serve more patients. Our operations will be transparent, efficient and effective, executed by happy, talented, productive and engaged employees. We will be highly regarded by all stakeholders and our impact on families facing cancer will be supported by evidence-based data. Second Accreditation Renewal www.takeabreakfromcancer.org

7. Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Mission: To feed people in need and mobilize our community to eliminate hunger. Vision: A hunger-free southwestern Pennsylvania. Second Accreditation Renewal www.pittsburghfoodbank.org

8. Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council Mission: To ensure that adults and families acquire reading, writing, math, English language, workforce skills, and computer skills so they may reach their fullest potential in life and participate productively in their community. Vision: GPLC envisions a community where all people have received the education necessary to be effective workers, parents, and citizens. Second Accreditation Renewal www.gplc.org

9. Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania Mission: To Ensure Nurses for Tomorrow. Vision: To be the premier charitable organization for professional nurses in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Second Accreditation Renewal www.thenfp.webs.com

10. Pearl S. Buck International Mission: To provide opportunities to explore and appreciate other cultures, build better lives for children around the globe and promote the legacy of our founder by preserving/interpreting her National Historic Landmark home. Vision: The legacy of Pearl S. Buck unites nations, societies, communities and individuals with an appreciation for cultural differences and a commitment to service. First Accreditation Renewal www.psbi.org

11. South Central Community Action Programs, Inc. Mission: Empowering families and engaging the community to pursue innovative and effective solutions to break the cycle of poverty! Vision: Thriving Families for a Vibrant Community. First Accreditation www.sccap.org

12. Surrey Services for Seniors Mission: To help older adults live with independence and dignity and continue as active members of the community. Vision: Surrey will become a ‘go-to’ provider and resource for aging services in the Southeastern PA region. Second Accreditation Renewal www.surreyservices.org

13. Westmoreland Casemanagement & Supports, Inc. Mission: We are dedicated to working in partnership with all individuals impacted by intellectual/developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges through their connection to essential services, personal empowerment and promotion of wellness. Vision: "WCSI" will be a leader in integrating people into the community through Recovery, Wellness and Positive Approaches to live a full and renewed life. Second Accreditation Renewal www.wcsi.org

14. Organizations Also Recognized that Could Not Join Us Today. Nonetheless, we at PANO value their membership and are Appreciative of their Impact in the Communities they Serve. Accreditation Program: Arc of Chester County (Second Accreditation Renewal) Early Connections (First Accredited) Phoenixville Community Health Foundation (First Accreditation Renewal) Westmoreland Community Action (Second Accreditation Renewal) Westmoreland Community Food Bank (First Accreditation Renewal) YWCA York (Second Accreditation Renewal) Basics Program: Open Door Ministry (First Accreditation)

15. On Behalf of PANO: We want to extend a thank you to these organizations for all the work you do to improve communities. We welcome you to the PANO community and we look forward to working and assisting you in the future. We ask at this time for the audience to give a round of applause for the mentioned organizations.