Kathy's Circle of Friends
Kathy's Circle of Friends
Giving back has been in Kathy Phillips’ heart since the very beginning. More than 25 years ago, a partnership began with Goodwill Industries to assemble products. It’s what made Primitives by Kathy possible, and the desire to give back by providing occupational opportunity to adults with varied disabilities has been a part of who they are ever since. In 2017, this innate passion fueled the formation of Kathy’s Circle of Friends.
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded by Kathy and supported by Primitives by Kathy employees, KCOF hosts a variety of themed social events for adults with various mental and physical disabilities as well as their family, caregivers, PBK employees, and guests.
Our mission is to encourage socialization, friendship, and a sense of community. This “play” time builds deeper connections between all involved. We are committed to treating each member with dignity and respect, making a positive impact while growing our circle of friends.
Every donation, no matter how small, helps to fund the special events and programs we offer the community. Our Donate page offers multiple ways you can help raise money for our Circle of Friends. Visit kcof.org to learn more about our events and membership.
Kathy's Circle of Friends Events
We regularly plan exciting events, usually two per month, and the current schedule can be found on the Events page. You can also follow us on Facebook or Instagram to see event updates and read what friends are saying. Check out fun photos from our past events!
Our events are staffed mostly by PBK employees who share Kathy’s passion of giving back to the community, but we encourage all who are interested to volunteer. Visit our Volunteers page to learn more and sign up.
Friendship Heart Gallery Partnership
2019 introduced a collaboration with a Lancaster, PA based art gallery Friendship Art Gallery which provides those with special needs the ability to express themselves creatively and offers opportunities for financial independence. We’re proud to support their mission and offer new collaborative items with designs from these talented artists – many of whom are members of Kathy’s Circle of Friends.