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COMING SOON! A facility for our day program. Join our list to participate or work with us!

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Please join us as we help adults with

complex developmental disabilities to

Keep Shining!

We are so excited to begin the journey of opening a

nonprofit day program in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

The money you give will help us with the necessary items to make our facility

joyful, inviting, and engaging for our participants. 

A Shining Update

Since first launching the Keep Shining website, a lot has been happening behind the scenes. We are excited about the generosity of friends and family as we launched our first fundraising campaign for our startup costs. We still have a ways to go, so please keep sharing what we are doing with your family, friends, and any other people you know who may have a heart for someone with developmental disabilities. In addition to reaching out to individual donors, we have been applying for some local grants. We are searching for a location in central/southern Chester County for the program.  We now have merch! The link to purchase t-shirts and hats is on our website. - July 18, 2026

How you can help:

  • Donate money to our startup campaign

  • Connect us to people who you think may be able to help us

  • If you or anyone you know has a building in central/southern Chester County

  • Purchase t-shirts or baseball caps

  • Connect us to people who may be interested in attending Keep Shining

  • Email Amy or Stephanie directly at amyandstephks@gmail.com if you are interested in donating toward an endowment

Caleb out and about

What Keep Shining will offer

-  safe and friendly environment

-  high staff ratios

-  structured daily activities

-  nurse on staff 

-  full and half day options

-  private pay

-  Chester County, PA based facility

Our Mission

Keep Shining is dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals living with complex developmental disabilities. Our focus is to provide an environment where adults age 18 and older can thrive socially, physically, intellectually, and spiritually.

Structured Daily Activities

The facility will have a structured learning space with adaptive seating options and sensory-friendly design

Social Skills Development

Opportunities for participants to engage in conversation practice, group activities, conflict resolution and emotional awareness

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Recreational and 
Creative Activities

Art, music, adaptive sports, gardening, and role playing will be incorporated into the weekly schedule

Who We Are

Our story

Co-Founders, Amy and Stephanie

Two years ago, God connected Amy and Stephanie. Amy with a passion and heart for those with special needs, and Stephanie living a life advocating for special needs because of her son, Caleb. In December 2025, Caleb graduated out of the school system and needed a place to continue to socialize and maintain his skills. Because of his complex needs, and the lack of availability of adult day programs in the Chester County, PA area, Amy and Stephanie were called to open an adult day program to help address this growing need. They prayed for guidance about what God wanted them to do and by March 25, 2026 they had registered their name and incorporated in Pennsylvania... Keep Shining.  They filed their application to become a 501(c)(3) and thought that would be a long approval process, but it turned into a testimony of God‘s power and faithfulness. Their application was approved in five days! God is on the move!  Stay tuned to this website for updates about their progress and how you can be a part of this ministry.  Amy and Stephanie, along with their husbands, family and friends are excited to see more of God‘s power and faithfulness at work.

Meet our Board of Directors

Amy McCullough

Co-founder, Secretary

Amy is a Co-Founder of Keep Shining, bringing over 14 years of dedicated professional experience within the special needs community. Throughout her career, she has served individuals with developmental disabilities across private care facilities, public school districts, and through direct, specialized support for individual families. Amy uses her passion in advocacy and inclusion to help lead Keep Shining’s mission and community growth.

Stephanie Krug

Co-founder, President

A co-founder of Keep Shining, Stephanie has dedicated most of her life to advocating for individuals with developmental disabilities. Driven by personal experience, her lifelong mission began in 2003 with the birth of her oldest son, Caleb, who has complex developmental needs. Having navigated every stage of care alongside Caleb, Stephanie deeply understands the challenges faced by these individuals and their families. Through her role on the board, she channels this firsthand insight into actionable support, ensuring Caleb and his peers have the resources they need to Keep Shining.

Diane Tuttle

Vice President

For more than 50 years, Diane has been engaging with individuals living with developmental differences, whether within her family, volunteering in the community, or professionally. Most recently, Diane retired after 26 years as the CEO of Angelwood, a nonprofit in Jacksonville, FL, that serves individuals with developmental differences. Working in this field has been an answer to God's invitation to put her faith into action by using the gifts He has given her to be a blessing to those who need help caring for their most basic needs. Currently, she is working as an adjunct faculty at George Fox University and serving as an elder in her church.

Sara Dormon

Board Member

Sara has served extensively on several boards that are pro-life, pro-family and has spent a significant amount of time raising funds for these organizations. She was a founding board member of Amnion Crisis Pregnancy center and served as a volunteer counselor and shepherding home for pregnant girls with no place to live. She served on the board of Ruth Graham & Friends. Sara was also a workshop speaker on the topic of abortion and adoption for the ministry. She was chairman of the board for The Hope Pregnancy Center after 5 years as a board Member. Additionally, she has written 2 books with Ruth Graham. One on unplanned pregnancy and one on adoption. Sara’s educational background focused on Psychology and special education.

Barri Alexander

Board Member

Barri is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with an MBA in Health Administration, bringing more than 40 years of experience in physical and occupational therapy, leadership, advocacy, and care management. For more than three decades, she successfully led the Physical and Occupational Therapy departments at a nonprofit school for children with cerebral palsy and other neurological disorders, where she developed a deep commitment to supporting individuals with disabilities to live with dignity, purpose, and possibility. Today, Barri serves as a consultant and Care Manager, advocating for high-quality care and helping individuals and families navigate complex systems to achieve the best possible outcomes. She is known for her exceptional communication skills, compassion, and ability to build meaningful relationships with the people she serves. Faith is at the heart of Barri’s life and her desire to serve others. She loves Jesus and has served on the vestry of two Episcopal churches and works with other ministries including Prison ministry. Her faith shapes the way she sees every person, as someone created in the image of God, deeply loved, and full of God-given gifts and potential. Barri is passionate about creating spaces where people with disabilities are seen, valued, heard, and empowered to keep shining.

Steve Messaros

Treasurer

Steve is a highly experienced Commercial Real Estate Executive and strategic advisor with a proven track record of optimizing property portfolios, driving Lean Six Sigma process efficiency, and leading complex organizational change. A former CPA with a BBA in Accounting from Temple University, he combines sharp financial acumen with advanced change management frameworks—including HeartMath techniques—to enhance enterprise communication, fiscal governance, and stakeholder alignment. He brings the board invaluable expertise in asset optimization, risk management, and organizational resilience.

Get in Touch

We would love to hear from you!  

Email: amyandstephks@gmail.com

Phone: (484) 937-4463

Mailing Address: 907 Sconnelltown Rd.
                                            West Chester, PA 19382

 

If donating by check please make payable to "Keep Shining"

and mail to the above address.

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Keep Shining is a 501(c)(3) organization, EIN 41-5025662.

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