Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Our 2026 Legacy Gala was an amazing success thanks to our students and adults, attendees, volunteers, donors, staff and our community.


With your help, we were able to raise $615,000 which does not include the tax credit match (see details below) to help further our mission of providing diversified programs to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.


Stay tuned to our social media channels for more photos from the event!

All we can say is—WOW. What a night.


Saturday’s Legacy Gala exceeded every expectation. Our community showed up in a powerful way to support our students, adults, and mission. If you’ve seen the photos or posts, you’ve likely felt it too—an evening full of energy, generosity, and genuine connection to our work.


But the most important moment of the night wasn’t just what we celebrated—it’s what comes next.


Kevin and Susan Timochenko announced a $200,000 SPE Tax Credit Challenge Match—and we are now working to fully unlock it.


Every new SPE commitment made this year will be matched dollar-for-dollar.


That means your impact is instantly doubled—but only until the full match is met.


This is a rare, time-sensitive opportunity—and momentum is building quickly.


If you’ve ever considered participating in the SPE program, now is the moment to act. Your commitment today would immediately translate into twice the number of scholarships for JPII students.


We’ve made it simple to get started:

  1. Have at least a $3,000 PA tax liability (Line 12)
  2. Complete a short enrollment form
  3. Receive a 90% PA tax credit while funding scholarships


You can also watch this quick video to see just how easy it is and the impact it creates: https://youtu.be/A_bVTGYFBuc


We are actively securing commitments right now to reach the full $200,000 match—and would love to include you in this group.


If you would like more information about the SPE program, please contact Melissah Jablonski at mjablonski@johnpauliicenter.org or 610-777-0605, ext 1014.


We are incredibly close to something transformational.


Your decision to act now could be the step that helps us get there.

 

John Paul II Center for

Special Learning

1092 Welsh Road,

Shillington, PA 19607

610-777-0605

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