RIDGWAY, Pa (November 12, 2026)— Dickinson Center, Inc. (DCI), an affiliate of Journey Health System (JHS), held an annual board and donor appreciation dinner with nearly 65 people on November 12 at their main office in Ridgway. Agency leaders thanked board members for volunteering and the donors in the community for providing philanthropic support toward the agency’s mission.

A welcome message from Guy Signor, JHS President & CEO was followed by introductions by DCI’s Board Chair Joseph Haines.

DCI Executive Director Jim Prosper, recognized the leadership team for their support and the following DCI board of directors for their years of service:

– Joseph Haines, 12 years

– Bob Ordiway, eight years

– Cindy Zembryki, eight years

– John Schlimm, six years

– Kara Vollmer, six years

– Isaac Gradl, three years

– Joe Jacob, three years

– Ron Hammersley, one year

– Theresa Hinton, one year

– Amy Finn, new member.

In addition, the 2026 L.E.G.A.C.Y. Award was presented to Dr. William Conrad, a Board member at DCI for 19 years. L.E.G.A.C.Y. stands for “Leadership, Excellence, Generosity, Advocacy, Compassion and Years of Service”. Each year, the award recognizes those whose dedication and impact have created lasting, positive change for the individuals we serve and the community.

“On behalf of the entire Board of Directors and the DCI community, it is my privilege to express our deepest gratitude to Dr. William C. Conrad for his service and leadership,” said Prosper. “Bill spent nearly 20 years on Dickinson’s board of directors from 2001 to 2020 and was board chair for 12 of those years. I wish to thank Bill for his dedication and commitment.”

“I am happy to have been involved in the development process of DCI along the way and serving on the board for many, many years,” stated Conrad. “Thank you so much for this honor and I will cherish it forever.”

The evening also included a client testimonial and a special visit from “SKILLSTORM” the inspirational superhero of DCI’s Employment Support Specialist program. These heartfelt messages were examples of the appreciation for the work done by the staff and programs at DCI.

Tana Smith, JHS Director of Institutional Advancement, thanked all of the agency’s staff, supporters and honorees for their generosity, support, and for making an invaluable impact on the lives of those served by DCI.

For more information about joining the DCI team or donating toward their mission, please visit www.dickinsoncenter.org.