Souderton’s Indian Creek Foundation (ICF) kicked off its 2024 fundraising campaign, The Mission to Serve Every One, in January with a short film at the Broad Theater, followed by a presentation luncheon at Broad Street Italian Cuisine & Pizzeria.
The Mission to Serve Every One has set a goal to raise at least $2 million through cash gifts, fundraisers, honor and memorial gifts and qualified tax-planning gifts. Indian Creek is depending on individuals, businesses, churches, and other regional organizations to support the campaign and raise awareness.
The initiative’s philosophy centers on the notion that by serving each individual, Indian Creek Foundation can meet the needs of the many. The One refers to everyone who qualifies for services, every family member who relies on its support and expertise, and every employee providing care.
The mission seeks to raise at least $2 million through multiple channels, including cash gifts, fundraisers, honor and memorial gifts, and qualified tax-planning gifts. Indian Creek is depending on individuals, businesses, churches, and other regional organizations to support the campaign and help raise awareness.
The foundation is a Souderton-based nonprofit that has served area children and adults with intellectual and developmental delays for nearly 50 years. ICF also focuses on individuals with delays who have a desire to work and maximize their potential.
ICF also provides a local resource for the community’s growing autism-related needs. Its data reports that 1 in 150 children are currently being diagnosed with autism.
In Montgomery County alone, there is an anticipated 5,175 children that could be diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Brett Wells, director of development, who has spent nine years with the foundation and 30 years in the nonprofit field, stated that ICF will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2025. The end of the current two-year campaign will coincide with the milestone. Over the last three years it has focused on driving its message to the public and businesses via social media platforms.
Wells stated that it serves children as young as six months old up to senior citizens. Over the years, it has grown in scope and depth in its services to people in need.
The foundation serves about 1,300 people a year, provides residential services to 25 homes in the immediate area, and works with about 900 clients with behavioral challenges in local communities.
The foundation plans to hold weekly committee meetings to assure the programs are on point and any concerns are addressed promptly.
ICF works with Medicare and Behavioral Health insurance to facilitate the needs of their clientele. But many available programs outside of the ICF are either unfunded or underfunded. Grant funding is always sought out but government funding does not generally go far enough to cover the cost of necessary care and services.
For more information, visit indcreek.org
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