Sunday, March 25^th the NHS Blues skated to a close game against the Flyers Alumni. The 8th Annual Goals for Giving Benefit event was hosted at Skate Zone in Northeast Philadelphia.  The day’s activities started with Lintons Associate, Courtney Dininny singing the National Anthem. Courtney has been working at Lintons for the past few months and was so excited to be asked to be a part of the festivities. Check out Courtney singing on Lintons Facebook page. Debbie Woolston, a 10 year Lintons associate, and a Woodhaven resident dropped the puck to start the game.

The Flyers Alumni team was led by Brian Propp and Joe Watson.  Bernie Parent was also on hand to sign autographs.  The NHS Blues led by John Scheck, NHS Facility VP and Chris Dunton, Lintons President  raised over $66,000 and over the past 7 years have raised more than $120,000. The proceeds will be used for consumer programs within the Eastern Region of NHS Human Services.

The Bucks County Admirals played an exhibition game immediately after. The league provides opportunities for children with physical and mental disabilities to participate in ice hockey. A donation was made to the organization to assist with ice time for next year. After the event a buffet dinner was hosted at Paddy Whacks Restaurant in Northeast Philadelphia.

Thank you to all our supporters, your sponsorship means the world to the individuals that depend on NHS Human Services in their journey to a successful life. To learn more about NHS Human Services go to www. nhsonline.org

The list was compiled by Workplace Dynamics LLC and was announced in the Philadelphia Inquirer and the Philadelphia Daily News. The “Top Workplaces 2012” recognition is based on an anonymous survey completed by employees to measure their experiences with their companies.

The results of the employee survey were compared across participating organizations. Employees were asked to respond to survey questions about the organization’s direction, management, execution, workplace conditions, career opportunities, and pay/benefits.

See what our employees are saying about working at Lintons!

“I like the job itself. I love the people and my manager. I love to help the residents out by serving them their food.”

“We are all a team.  You can call the corporate office anytime for help.  They are always there for you.”

” I’ve found my culinary and supervisory training and education most valuable”

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When: Sunday, March 25 at 1 p.m.
Where: Flyers Skate Zone, Philadelphia
Goals for Giving ticket pricing: $20 Adults | $5 Children

Additionally, there will be an after party (location TBD), featuring a meet and greet with the players.
After Party ticket pricing: $10 Adults | $5 Children

Tickets can be purchased by contacting the NHS Human Services Foundation Office at 610.260.4675.

Sponsorship Form  Goalsforgiving brochure

Lintons Managed Services began service at two new and exciting schools in the fall. Valley Forge Educational Services located in Paoli and Pathway School located in Norristown.  Both private schools are a short distance from the corporate office.

Valley Forge Educational Services was established in 1959, as a small private school serving children with learning challenges, has now grown to a twenty-eight acre campus. VFES encompasses a wide variety of educational services from Luma Center for Development Learning, Vanguard School, Vanguard Transistion Center and a summer program called Summer Matters.  The school enrolls about 150 students.  Lintons team is headed up by Edie Kish as cook supervisor and Meghan Mattia.  Thanks to Russ Hengst, Robert Frasier and the staff for assisting with the transition and opening of this unit.

Pathway School, founded in 1961, provides educational and therapeutic services to young people with learning challenges. It spans on an 11-acre campus in Norristown, PA. The school enrolls about 150 students from a wide range of ages.  Heading up our staff there is Mary Kay O’Brien as cook supervisor and Anita Leyrer.  A big thank you to Gabe Sosa for assisting with the opening of Pathway.

Each supervisor works together with students daily teaching practical skills through a culinary program.  This offers students opportunities to gain knowledge and self-confidence.

Wissahickon Charter School has partnered together with Lintons Managed Services to provide the students and staff of the school with a unique lunch experience. Gone are the long tables,foam trays and the lines through the cafeteria. Students are eating around round tables and through the family style setting social interaction and communications between students and staff is encouraged.

Along with Wissahickon’s cafeteria transformation, emphasis is placed on nutrition education which is crucial to shaping behavior that will lead to children becoming healthy eaters. Once a month Lintons features one healthy eating or lifestyle objective through posters, table tents or other material used in the school cafeteria. TEAM Nutrition reinforces positive nutrition messages and encourages students & staff to make healthy food and physical activity choices as part of a healthy lifestyle. Student Table captains chosen don chef coats each lunch service and help set the tables and serve the meals. Know as an environmental school Wissahickon students are also composting 75% of their waste including the numerous milk carton used for meal service. Special thanks to Prestige Packaging, USFoods, Singer Equipment and 1st Image for donations of serving utensils, plates, bowls and chef coats. Lintons Managed Services is lucky to have such a wonderful partner in Wisshaickon, their administration including Kristi Littel, Jamal Elliott, Kellie Coleman and the numerous Wissahickon teachers and staff that gave of the time so that their program was success. Appreciation goes out to the Lintons Staff including William Murray & Nancy Hibbard.

Lintons Managed Services Community Works Program was established to provide employment opportunities for Consumers, Clients and Program Residents of facilities serviced by Lintons Managed Services. The Program provides both Work Based and Service Based opportunities and provide on the job training as well as the opportunity to learn job specific and workplace readiness skills.

Lintons is entering its 10^th year of the Community Works Program. Currently there are more than 40 individuals involved in the program. Lintons units that take part in the program are the Montco Meal Service Center, The Woodhaven Center, Northwestern Academy, North Central Secure, Gateway Foundations, Allegheny Valley School, Riverview Home and the Corporate Office.

Our newest addition to our Community Works Program is Courtney Dininny. Courtney has joined Lintons at the Corporate Office. Courtney works once a week and helps out with various office duties. Her bright and cheery disposition has been a welcome addition. Most recently Courtney decorated the office Christmas tree and it has never looked so good!  If you visit the office you might even hear Courtney singing Christmas Carols while filing and copying.

Also, a part of our Community Works Program is Tom Conklin. Tom has been working for Lintons since 2007. Tom, a Utility Associate at the Montco Meal Service Center keeps everything in check! Tom’s sense of humor and personality are enjoyed by all at the Meal Service Center and the Corporate Office.

The NHS Blues and the Philadelphia Alumni raised over $52,000.00 to benefit NHS Human Services Supportive Employment Program


Chris Dunton; Lintons President, Brian Propp, Flyers Alumni and John Scheck, NHS Human Services have championed this event for the past 7 years. With the leadership of NHS Foundation the event raised over $52,000.00. Thanks to the assistance of The Lintons’ Corporate Staff and to all the individuals and companies without your support the event would not be possible. We appreciate your commitment and desire to assist those in need and make a difference in their lives.

The Fearless Flyers ice hockey program which teaches kids with mental and developmental disabilities also received a donation of $2,500.00 to pay for needed ice time in the upcoming season. For further information and registration, please contact Michael Riggs 856-981-3980 or mriggs3445@hotmail.com