SGY in the Community - Fall 2019
Each quarter, employees from Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak routinely particpate in community events. Here's a summary of the various activities that SGY representatives took part in during the fourth quarter of 2019 (October - December).
In October, Jenna Franks, Esq., Sarah Kehres, Executive Director, and Haley Deibert, Legal Assistant, attended the grand opening of Harmony at State College, a senior living community offering spacious independent living apartments, personal care, and memory care services.
Kyle Hetner, Client Communications Coordinator, facilitated the Lycoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s, held at the South Williamsport Park complex on October 12. Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak was one of 33 teams to participate. Sarah brought her pooch, Lola, to join the walkers in the fight against Alzheimer’s.
Three Staff Members Earn Certified Dementia Practitioner ® (CDP ®) Designations
Three staff members at Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak recently earned professional certifications as a Certified Dementia Practitioner® through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP), the global leader in dementia education and certification for healthcare and other professionals. Jenna Franks, Esq. and long-term care planners Kristin Daugherty and Tammy Zilske completed the required training to earn the CDP® designation, which represents individuals that have received comprehensive knowledge in the area of dementia care and achievement in completing the Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care course/seminar. Both Kristin and Tammy add the CDP® certification to their Certified Medicaid Planner™ credentials as well.
Kathleen Yurchak Secures Victory in Obtaining More Opportunities for Female Students in Team Sports at Lock Haven University
From Women's Law Project (see original press release)
After years of intensive litigation, we are proud to share the news that student-athletes were successful in obtaining more opportunities for female students in team sports at Lock Haven University.
The student-athletes, represented by the Women’s Law Project and Kathleen Yurchak of Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak, brought the lawsuit under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in federally funded educational programs. Title IX requires equity in athletic participation opportunities, scholarships, and treatment.
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