The “Puppies in Prison” Service Puppy Program by United Disabilities Services holds a special place in our hearts. Sponsoring a puppy to go through training to become a life-changing companion for someone in need is a cause we’re happy to participate in each time the opportunity presents … Continue reading
In an ongoing effort to help preserve wildlife, Primitives by Kathy has adopted Solo, a highly active wolf at The Wolf Sanctuary of PA. The Wolf Sanctuary of PA is located in Lititz Pennsylvania and is quietly secured on 80 plus acres of natural woodland originally created as a private rescue. For more than 30 … Continue reading
Spreading the good will and cheer of the holidays, the week before Christmas our team set out to Park City Mall to help with a gift wrapping event benefiting the United Disability Services, or UDS. Customers from the mall, mainly children and husbands who weren’t so confident … Continue reading
Through R.U.F.F. pups train with staff and inmate handlers at Houtzdale State Correctional Institution for 15-18 months. At the end of the training, all inmate handlers receive a Certificate of Recognition in Canine Training and Care. Program trainers make quarterly visits to the prison throughout the training … Continue reading
In an ongoing effort to help those in need, volunteers from Primitives by Kathy helped with a gift giving event held by New Choices Career Development in Lancaster this past holiday season. PBK donated hundreds of dollars worth of presents and gift cards to woman who are full-time students with part-time … Continue reading
Kathy has chosen to support Triangle Therapeutic Riding Center as one of the featured benefit products at PBK. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this box sign will be donated to TTR. Laura Rutledge, parent to a child diagnosed with Chiari Malformation and severe scoliosis … Continue reading
Primitives by Kathy is very excited to have the opportunity to sponsor “Abel”, a yellow lab pup who will take part in the United Disabilities Services Foundation “Pups in Prison” training program. Abel and other young dogs will be trained by inmates to become service dogs for the disabled in an 18-month … Continue reading
Since the early days of Primitives by Kathy nearly 20 years ago, Kathy Phillips has had an interest in helping people with special needs. From using workers at Goodwill Industries for product fulfillment to employing special needs workers in many areas of her business, Kathy is dedicated … Continue reading
Kathy has chosen to support Aevidum as one of the featured benefit products at PBK. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this box sign are donated. Aevidum’s goal is to create a positive mental health environment where all students feel accepted, appreciated, acknowledged, and cared … Continue reading
Returning to Leg Up Farm, members of our Primitives by Kathy staff volunteered to help with the annual Fall Festival. Volunteers helped children with crafts, face painting, pumpkin painting, and even a trick-or-treat event. Leg Up Farm, located in York, PA, is a non-profit therapy center for children with special needs … Continue reading