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Thank you everyone for your generous donations! We will continue to take donations for as long as needed. If you would like to contribute, we are taking donations at all of our Centers or you can make a cash contribution by clicking this link:

Donate to Food Pantry

DEC Food Pantry AppealDownload

Using the link above you will find information about DEC’s Food Pantry. With the discontinuance of SNAP benefits, the strain of food insecurity among many members of our DEC family has grown significantly. Both staff and individuals rely on this program to help make ends meet and ensure that no one goes without the essentials.

We are asking for your support to keep our pantry stocked and accessible to those in need. Every donation—whether it’s nonperishable food items, personal care products, or a financial contribution—makes a meaningful difference. Together, we can help ease the burden for our DEC community and show that we care for one another.

We are accepting donations at each Center: Norristown, Pottstown, North Penn, Center Point and Willow Grove.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity.

Saturday, November 8, 2025
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center – Hall D, Oaks, PA
FREE Admission | Open to the Public

Ready for a total life upgrade?
Join us for a full day dedicated to you — your wellness, your goals, your peace of mind.

The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce is proud to present our 2nd Annual Wellness Expo, bringing together hundreds of businesses, experts, and wellness leaders across all aspects of life: mind, body, business, family, and pets.

Whether you’re a parent, professional, caregiver, entrepreneur or just someone craving a fresh start you’ll leave inspired, recharged, and ready to thrive.

🌟 What’s in store:

Wellness for All Ages – Explore tools and services for every stage of life
Mindfulness Lounge – Breathe, stretch, and de-stress
Business & Financial Wellness – Secure your future with expert guidance
Live “Power Talks” – Quick, insightful sessions you’ll actually use
Wellness Passport Challenge – Visit booths, collect stamps, win prizes!
Raffles, Giveaways & Show Specials
Interactive Activities for Kids
Pet Wellness Vendors – Products & info (Please leave pets at home)

The folks at DEC had themselves quite a year in 2024. So much so, we knew we needed to share with you some of the highlights. We hope you enjoy and come visit us some more to see what 2025 has in store…

Book discussion group talking about the book they just read on National Book Day, April 2024

These three folks at North Penn have almost 130 years combined with DEC! Happy Anniversary to all three of you! Bob Frederick will be celebrating 50 years in 2025!

Christmas Luncheon at Center Point – December 2024

Pottstown folks went to see Music Therapist, David Antonio perform at Espresso Yourself Book Cafe in Pottstown. It’s a fun, place to relax and read a book, play games and have a great cup of coffee.

A visit to the Ryerss Aged Horse Farm in Pottstown. What a beautiful, and awesome way to spend a fall day.

A visit to Bitty & Beau’s Coffee in Bethlehem, PA. This place is a human rights movement disguised as a coffee shop. Proudly employing 450+ people with disabilities nationwide! https://www.bittyandbeauscoffee.com

Taking a moment to smell the peonies after clean up at Edgewood Cemetery.

These guys at Willow Grove are learning some basic “plumbing” moves by piecing the pvc pipe together in different configurations.

Is that Miss Honey, Miss Trunchbull and Matilda at Pottstown?

That time a small horse visited Center Point

Center Point always has beautiful artwork on display

PAR (Pennsylvania Advocacy and Resources) came to visit and take a tour of DEC In Norristown.

Folks at DEC Norristown had the time of their lives on Halloween Day when they threw their Halloween Extravaganza party. There was games, music, dancing, food and plenty of good company to hang out with.

Here a just a few of the pictures we were able to take of the party.

HR Coord. Meggin (l) with NT Director Gyleen (r)

A VERY SPECIAL VISITOR AT CENTER POINT!

On August 14th DEC Center Point had a very special visitor. His name is Vinnie, and he is a 14 year old Dwarf Miniature Horse from Sebastian Riding Associates, Inc., located at Evansburg State Park.

Our Individuals and Staff could hardly wait to pet him as he came into the room. Many got up quickly from their chairs and could not be stopped as they gathered around to pet him and learn more about him from the SRA handlers, Frank Viall, Emma Roberto and Kendra Bonner. Everyone was smiling and laughing as Vinnie did his tricks for treats, and they asked very good questions such as “what does he eat?”, “where does he live?” and “how old is he?”.

Some Individuals did not want to pet him, however one particularly nervous Individual pushed down his fear, and reached out to pet him. He was thoroughly impressed by how soft Vinnie’s coat was, and how friendly he was.

Sebastian Riding Associates Inc., was established in 1975 as a community based non profit dedicated to providing equine assisted services for individuals living with varied physical, intellectual and mental health challenges. SRA is a PATH (Professional Association on Therapeutic Horsemanship) International Center member and boasts a dedicated, qualified and creative staff whom are PATH certified. In addition SRA remains the first and only Certified Autism Center through the IBCCES in the country. SRA operates 7 days a week, year round with a heated indoor arena, outdoor arena and sensory trail. For more information on SRA, visit www.sebastianriding.org, and you can find them on Facebook at facebook.com/sebastianridingassociates.

DEC Food Pantry Update:

🌟 What’s in store:

A VERY SPECIAL VISITOR AT CENTER POINT!