Causes: Developmentally Disabled Centers, Disabilities, Environment, Food, Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, Group Homes, Human Services, Natural Resources Conservation & Protection

Mission: Camphill Village Kimberton Hills is a vibrant farming and handcrafting community that includes adults with developmental disabilities. Founded in 1972, Kimberton Hills’ mission is to encourage individuals, especially those with special needs, to discover and develop their potential in a physically, socially and spiritually therapeutic environment. Over 100 community members with and without disabilities live together as expanded families in 16 households on a 432-acre farm in Chester County, Kimberton, PA.

Programs: Located on a beautiful 430-acre farm, Kimberton Hills provides adults with disabilities the opportunity to learn new skills and make meaningful contributions to their community. Residents can experience home, engage in meaningful work and share with dignity and joy in the social, cultural and spiritual activities of community life. About 120 people live and work in the village. Of these, 45 are adults with developmental disabilities. The rest are volunteer co-workers and their children. We operate a biodynamic dairy and CSA vegetable garden, a coffee shop, bake whole-grain, organic breads and cookies and create beautiful handcrafts. We enjoy a rich cultural life with musical recitals, plays, seasonal festivals and other activities. We also provide a variety of special programs to enhance each person's health and well-being. The cost for a resident with special needs to live in our community is less than half that of the cost of a typical group home. Even so, 87% of our residents require financial assistance beyond the resources of their families and their modest SSI payments. We are committed to providing care for our residents, regardless of their ability to pay. Thus we seek contributions from both individuals and organizations to address this need.