Strawberry Fields, Inc.

10/26/2025

Staff and consumers enjoyed an end of the summer party a few weeks ago! They soaked up the last bit of hot weather, had a cookout and did some tie-dying!

Join us at Strawberry Fields as a Direct Support Professional and you'll be part of a team dedicated to creating fun and enriching experiences for people with disabilities! Learn more about our open positions and apply online at sfionline.org/employment

10/24/2025

Come visit our cozy coffee shop and escape this gloomy weather with an Autumn treat!

Whether you're Team Pumpkin or Team Apple, we've got something for you!

See our menu and fall drink line up at gooddaycafe.org/menu

10/21/2025

October is Physical Therapy Month! Shout out to our wonderful Early Intervention therapists who are changing lives by empowering children with disabilities and their families to reach their full potential. We are very grateful for all of you!

10/20/2025

Our Staff Appreciation Event, Scoops of Gratitude, was a big hit! Staff brought their friends and families to Good Day Cafe for an afternoon of sweets and fun. With a build your own sundae bar, a prize wheel, and more, everyone got to relax for a bit and just enjoy themselves. We also recognized milestone anniversaries. Congratulations to the following people for celebrating 10 years or more this year!

10 Years:
Linda R
Dottie E

15 Years:
Heather M
Patrick B
Chris O

20 Years:
Suze S

25 Years
Brandy R
Carrie W
Karen D
Matt R

10/16/2025

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Strawberry Fields is proud to operate two businesses that employ people with autism, intellectual disabilities, and mental health challenges.

Our creative reuse shop, Scraps & Skeins, sells all things knitting, quilting, and sewing, all generously donated by our vibrant community. Every skein of yarn, every needle, and each scrap of fabric has a story, connecting us through a shared passion for crafting.

Good Day Cafe, recognized as the "Best Coffee Shop" in State College, provides a welcoming and cozy environment where you can enjoy coffee, tea, pastries, paninis, and more.

These programs empower adults with disabilities to engage more deeply with their community, achieve financial independence, acquire new skills, and so much more.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month!

Workplaces are better when they are inclusive, and Pennsylvanians with disabilities can get services & resources to help them find a career they love, including:
⚕️Benefits counseling
💼Career Assessments
🔎Finding a Job
🤝Job Coaching
➕and more at dhs.pa.gov/WeCanWork

10/16/2025

Thank you to the Centre County United Way for another successful Day of Caring! We are so fortunate to benefit from such a well coordinated community effort. This year, nearly 20 volunteers from RE/MAX Centre Realty, First National Bank, McQuaide Blasko Attorneys At Law, and the Women's Supper Club completed four projects across our residential program homes. Over 80 hours of service went into landscaping, weeding, staining decks, and preparing yards for fall and winter. Their hard work ensures that the people we support continue to live in safe, welcoming spaces that foster stability and belonging.

A special thank you goes to R.H. Marcon, Inc., who donated a new roof and all associated labor for one of our Community Residential Rehabilitation homes! We also thank All Business Videography LLC for capturing and sharing photos and video from the roofing project.

We are deeply grateful to every volunteer and to Centre County United Way!

10/15/2025

This is not the first time R.H. Marcon, Inc. has supported Strawberry Fields in a BIG way. Over the years, they have donated several roofs to replace those at our residential programs for adults with intellectual disabilities and mental health challenges. We are truly thankful for their kindness and generosity. There simply aren’t enough words to express our gratitude to them and everyone involved with the United Way Day of Caring!

09/30/2025

Thank you to all the incredible chefs who participated in the 23rd annual Chefs on Stage event!

These folks donated their time, labor, and a lot of food to make this event a success and we are so grateful.

Thank you:
Bob Ricketts, Fasta & Ravioli Co.
Bradley Hansen, Toftrees Golf Resort
Craig Hamilton, Mount Nittany Health
Garrett Dashem, Centre Care
Heather Luse, Delectable Delights by Heather Luse
Jason Ufema, Shy Bear Brewing
Jesse Beyer, Wegmans
Matthew Grimm, Gigi's Southern Table
Mickala Rollo, Twisted Whisk Catering
Paul Herceg, Carnegie House
Sarah Bryan, Sweets of Gold
Terri Spahr, Sweet Temptations by Terri
Tony Sapia, Gemelli Bakers
Valerian Rose, Foxdale Village Retirement Community
Zach Lorber, State College Area High School

Special shout out to Laura, Barbara, Brad and the rest of the team at Toftrees for helping us create a great event!

09/29/2025

We are deeply grateful to Marlene Sample and State College Magazine for their incredible generosity in hosting and sponsoring the 23rd annual Chefs on Stage event. Their commitment makes this community gathering possible, and their support has made a lasting difference for Strawberry Fields.

For the past two years, Strawberry Fields has been honored to be the beneficiary of this incredible event. Your support helps power Good Day Café, Scraps & Skeins, and our Fairweather Lodge programs—each one creating opportunities and community for people with disabilities.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in our work and helping us empower people with disabilities!

09/15/2025

Thank you to our Bronze Sponsors for supporting State College Magazine's 23rd annual Chefs on Stage event! This year, the event will benefit our Fairweather Lodge programs and social enterprises, Good Day Cafe and Scraps & Skeins.
Special thank you to State College Magazine for hosting and underwriting this event!
Thank you:
Centre Glass Company
Centre Care
Foxdale Village
Jana Marie Foundation
Jersey Mikes
Kish Bank
Mariner Wealth Advisors
Nittany Mortgage
Penn Highlands Healthcare
Restek
Scraps & Skeins
Torron Group

Thank you to our Bronze Sponsors for supporting State College Magazine's 23rd annual Chefs on Stage event! This year, the event will benefit Strawberry Fields' Fairweather Lodge programs and social enterprises, Good Day Cafe and Scraps & Skeins.

Special thank you to State College Magazine for hosting and underwriting this event!

Thank you:
Centre Glass Company
Centre Care
Foxdale Village
Jana Marie Foundation
Jersey Mikes
Kish Bank
Mariner Wealth Advisors
Nittany Mortgage
Penn Highlands Healthcare
Restek
Scraps & Skeins
Torron Group

09/15/2025

Thank you to the following Silver Sponsors for supporting State College Magazine's 23rd annual Chefs on Stage event! This year, funds will benefit our Fairweather Lodge programs and social enterprises, Good Day Cafe and Scraps & Skeins.

Our heartfelt thanks to State College Magazine for hosting and underwriting this event!

Thank you:
Accuweather
Ferguson Foundation
HigherEd Jobs
McQuaide Blasko
Mount Nittany Health
Quality Hardwoods
Strawberry Fields Board of Directors
State College Magazine
Wegmans

Thank you to the following Silver Sponsors for supporting State College Magazine's 23rd annual Chefs on Stage event! This year, funds will benefit Strawberry Fields' Fairweather Lodge programs and social enterprises, Good Day Cafe and Scraps & Skeins.

Our heartfelt thanks to State College Magazine for hosting and underwriting this event!

Thank you:
Accuweather
Ferguson Foundation
HigherEd Jobs
McQuaide Blasko
Mount Nittany Health
Quality Hardwoods
Strawberry Fields Board of Directors
State College Magazine
Wegmans

09/13/2025

Direct Support Professionals don’t just provide care—they empower people to live their best lives. From big moments to small victories, our DSPs are there through it all. Strawberry Fields is so fortunate to have a team of DSPs who embody empathy and excellence. You inspire us daily. Thank you and Happy DSP Week!