Serving Children and Families Since 1832
Honored: Desiree Antonacci
Desiree Antonacci has been with the Pressley Ridge TFC program in Baltimore, Maryland for 12 years. She has grown with the program during her tenure, beginning as a Resource Specialist with the program’s Family Preservation service. After 3 years of employment, Desiree became a therapist with the TFC program and in 2008, a Program Supervisor. [...]
Spotlight: Craig Toth
Craig Toth has worked in the Beaver County office for over seven years. Although he has performed several different roles during this time period, he is first and foremost, a Family Based Worker. Craig embodies not only the spirit of Re-Education in his work with families, but he believes wholeheartedly in the mission and values [...]
Spotlight: Jeanne Mahlmann
Jeanne Mahlmann is a fine example of Nicholas Hobbs’ description of a teacher/counselor. She begins with the first principle “Trust between adult and child is essential”. Many students at the Day School actively seek her out for a caring ear and comforting smile. As a speech/language pathologist she understands the value of nurturing feelings and [...]
Whole Foods Wexford and Nickels for Nonprofits
Now through June 30th, 2012, Pressley Ridge is the chosen charity of the Whole Foods Wexford, Nickels for Non-Profits program. As a whole foods customer, when you bring in your own bags for groceries, you have the option of receiving a five cent credit (per bag) which you can donate to Pressley Ridge! Stop in [...]
Pressley Ridge Delaware Youth to Benefit from Local Nonprofit
The painful process of changing homes just got a little brighter for foster children in Delaware thanks to the efforts of Kind to Kids Foundation, Delaware Division of Family Services, and a grant from Bank of America. Kind to Kids has purchased and will be distributing duffel bags to foster children throughout the state as [...]
Pressley Ridge White Oak Kids Bring Joy to Children and Families
On May 5, 2012 Jefferson Elementary School in Parkersburg West Virginia held their annual school carnival. This event was a huge success and it was because of the volunteers and the teachers that did the preparation on May 4, 2012. The Cherokee group from White Oak was one of these groups of volunteers. This group [...]
Pressley Ridge Western MD Hosts Foster Parent Appreciation Event
The Pressley Ridge Western Maryland program recently held their annual foster parent appreciation event. Foster parents were treated to a night out for dinner at Puccini’s in Cumberland. While they dined on pizza and pasta, treatment foster care youths enjoyed an evening of roller skating and pizza. The event was well attended and the parents [...]
Pressley Ridge Family Fun Horse Show Event in Support of Vulnerable Children
Tazewell, VA – On June 10, 2012, Pressley Ridge, a local nonprofit that serves children and families, will host the Pressley Ridge Family Fun Horse Show. Pressley Ridge has partnered with Jam Tepoel of The Riding School at Mare’s Run Farm to provide guidance to make this event a positive experience for the community and [...]
Pressley Ridge’s B.B. Flenory Inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame Western Chapter
The former Valley and Duquesne standout was inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame Western Chapter on Saturday May 5th, during a ceremony at the Four Points by Sheraton Pittsburgh North. The Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame was founded in 1962 to perpetuate the memory of athletes, male or female, who have brought lasting [...]
Spotlight: Mark Wagner
Mark is being nominated for Teacher Counselor (T/C) of the month because of his dedication and passion in working with kids and families. Mark Wagner has been a Treatment Coordinator in the Central MD TFC office for a little over 2 yrs. During this time he has emerged as a rising star. What makes Mark [...]
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National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day
