Fueling opportunity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities.
The Didlake Foundation strengthens the mission of Didlake, Inc. by raising funds, cultivating partnerships, and advancing community support.
Together, we eliminate barriers, create pathways to employment, and foster inclusive communities where people with disabilities can thrive.
Didlake Foundation Gala 2026
Join us for an evening celebrating inclusion, innovation, and the power of opportunity. Your support fuels programs that transform lives for people with disabilities.
Areas of Impact
Inclusive Employment
Your support helps expand Didlake’s initiatives in job training, workplace accessibility, and competitive, integrated employment.
Community Inclusion
We build partnerships and raise funds that promote access to arts, recreation, and community engagement.
Future Innovation
As we grow, The Didlake Foundation will invest in new ideas that strengthen independence, skill-building, and long-term success for people with disabilities.
Success stories
Together, we bring hope to our beneficiaries and create a future filled with endless possibilities.
“I want to thank Didlake for providing support for me to continue to work. I am proud to be a part of Didlake. I have made new friends and am more social. I like making money.”— Program Participant
“He is showing signs of independence by doing his own laundry, cooking, cleaning, and keeping his schedule.”— Parent of Participant
Our First Year
We launched in January 2025 with a clear purpose:
to expand philanthropic support for Didlake’s mission and strengthen opportunities for people with disabilities.
As a new organization, we’re focused on:
- building a strong foundation for long-term sustainability
- developing community and corporate partnerships
- supporting Didlake’s programs through targeted fundraising
- laying the groundwork for future impact reporting
Formal impact reports will be released as the Foundation matures, and we are committed to transparency every step of the way.
Board of Directors
Together, the Board ensures responsible stewardship of donor support, builds meaningful community and corporate relationships, and helps guide the Foundation’s growing philanthropic impact. Their leadership keeps our mission focused, our work transparent, and our future strong.
Officers
Michelle Haley, Chair
Gwendolyn Nightengale, Esq., Vice Chair
Debra Yamanaka, Secretary
Paula Danquah-Brobby, Treasurer
Members
Mary C. Finnigan
Kim Golanski
Paul Gravley
Pamela Moody, Ed.D.
Joleen Okun, Esq.
Hal Parrish
Joseph Pascale
Derrick Wood, MBA
Mike Zeybel
Executive Director
Executive Director, Kelsey DeWispelaere, CFRE, ACNP
Your gift expands access to employment, independence, and inclusion for people with disabilities. Every contribution helps strengthen Didlake’s mission.
