Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development

12/23/2025

Do you know a former Schreiber client from decades past? We want to hear their story!

During a recent interview on WITF The Spark with Asia Tabb, Schreiber President James W. DeBord joined former client Dennis Denenberg to talk about Schreiber’s early days and the lasting impact of pediatric therapy. “Because of what Schreiber did, I was able to have a career in education and a career as an author and speaking around the country,” Dennis shared.

Stories like Dennis’s reflect the lasting impact Schreiber has had on generations of children of all abilities and the families who believed in them. As we look ahead to our 90th anniversary, we’d love to hear from former clients or their families who were part of Schreiber’s early years.

If you or someone you know was a Schreiber client long ago, please send us a message or email us at info@schreiberpediatric.org.

Read the article and listen to the full conversation: https://www.witf.org/2025/12/23/schreiber-center-seeks-oldest-former-client-ahead-of-90th-anniversary/

12/23/2025

Schreiber will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 24 through Friday, Dec. 26 to allow our staff time to recharge and enjoy the holiday with their families. We will reopen on Monday, Dec. 29 for regular business hours.

We wish our Schreiber families and friends a warm and restful week!

12/22/2025

We are incredibly grateful to the employees of The Craig Hartranft Team who generously donated in support of our Schreiber kids and to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices for matching those gifts dollar for dollar. Together, they raised an amazing $6,400 for children of all abilities right here in our community!

This kind of teamwork and generosity makes a real difference for local families, helping ensure kids continue to receive the therapies, education, and support they need to thrive. Thank you for believing in our kids and helping create brighter futures in Lancaster County.

12/22/2025

We’re excited to announce Highmark Penn State Health as the Presenting Sponsor of Schreiber’s 90th Anniversary Diamond Gala.

For 90 years, Schreiber has kept a promise to this community: that children of all abilities have access to life-changing therapy services and inclusive education and recreational programs, regardless of a family’s ability to pay. That promise continues because of partners who share our commitment to equity, access, and long-term impact.

Save the Date
Schreiber’s 90th Anniversary Diamond Gala
Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 5:00–10:00 PM
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Lancaster

We’re deeply grateful to Highmark Penn State Health for helping make this milestone year and the work ahead possible.

12/21/2025

We had arms full of wrapped gifts walk through our doors this week.

Carrie Marten and her 3rd grade class at Lancaster Country Day School, with help from their families, decided to make our therapy and education teams feel extra special this holiday season. They shopped each department’s Amazon wish lists and loaded us up with tools and supplies our Schreiber kids use every day as they learn and grow. They even held a wrapping party so our teams could enjoy a little holiday magic as they unwrapped each gift.

We’re beyond grateful for the thoughtfulness and generosity of this classroom, and for the kindness these children and their families chose to share with our team this holiday season.

12/20/2025

One of our favorite parts of this work is seeing kids show up for other kids.

This week, Briar, a local elementary school student and small business owner, stopped by our center with her mom to drop off a $204 donation she raised through her business, Pixie Dust Designs. She included a note saying she just wanted to help other kids learn and grow.

We’re incredibly grateful for the heart behind this gift. Briar, thank you for thinking of our Schreiber kids and for reminding us how much good can come from kids helping kids.

12/20/2025

Winter brings challenges most people don’t think twice about. For the families who rely on Schreiber, safe and accessible spaces matter.

We’re incredibly grateful to Kevin for refurbishing and donating a snowblower to Schreiber and for taking the time to tune it up and make sure it was ready for use before bringing it in. It’s a thoughtful, behind-the-scenes gift that helps ensure families can continue to access care, no matter the weather.

Thank you, Kevin, for your generosity and for supporting the children and families we serve.

12/19/2025

These are the faces of the kids you helped by donating to Schreiber this year.

Your generosity supported children learning new skills in therapy, discovering confidence in preschool and daycare, and making memories at Schreiber camps. Every smile, step, and success in these photos reflects the hope and progress you helped create.

Schreiber is a brighter, more joyful place because of your kindness and belief in our kids. Thank you for being part of their journey.

12/19/2025

We’re proud to congratulate our President, James DeBord. For the second year in a row, the Central Penn Business Journal has named James to its 2025 Power List for Healthcare.

Since 2012, James has led our center with a deep commitment to kids of all abilities, helping ensure families in our community can access the therapy and support they need, regardless of financial circumstances. Under his leadership, Schreiber has expanded services, strengthened its facilities, and continued to serve more children each year, even in the face of ongoing funding challenges.

Congratulations, James, and thank you for your continued dedication to Schreiber’s mission and the families we serve.

President Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development James DeBord was appointed president of the Lancaster-based Schreiber Center for Pediatric

12/19/2025

Music For Everyone delivered a whole host of fun musical instruments yesterday, and we already know they're going to make a big difference for our kids!

We received drums, ukuleles, glockenspiels, percussion instruments, maracas, cabasas, and a guitar that will be used in Schreiber Modern Band, Camp Schreiber, and Music Therapy Camp. These instruments will give our Schreiber kids new ways to express themselves, try something new, and build confidence through music.

We’re so grateful to Music for Everyone for thinking of our kids and for sharing such a thoughtful gift!

12/18/2025

We were excited to host the ModernEYES Optical team last week following their recent fundraiser for Schreiber kids, which brought in $1,080!

It was a wonderful chance to show them firsthand what their gift is helping make possible every single day. As we walked through our therapy spaces and shared stories about our history and the children we serve, they were able to see up close how their support opens the door to more progress, more confidence, and more opportunities for kids of all abilities. Their genuine interest and care made the visit especially meaningful.

Thank you, ModernEYES, for your generosity and for taking the time to connect with the heart of our mission. We couldn’t do this work without community partners like you!

12/18/2025

Santa came to visit our Schreiber kids this morning and spread a little extra Christmas magic and cheer!

We’re so thankful to Santa and his elf for taking the time to stop by make our kiddos day so special. The excitement and smiles on their face say it all! And thank you to Penn State Health Life Lion for getting Santa here safely and for being such a consistent, supportive partner to our center. We’re so very grateful for all the ways you show up for our kids and families, especially during the holidays.