Keystone Human Services and Mikayla’s Voice Announce Merger

Keystone Human Services and Mikayla’s Voice announce their merger, empowering people with and without disabilities so everyone can thrive.

Mikayla’s Voice has always believed that everyone belongs and our work in schools demonstrates the power of understanding, acceptance, and friendship”

— Rita Cheskiewicz, Executive Director of Mikayla’s Voice

HARRISBURG, PA, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Keystone Human Services and Mikayla’s Voice are proud to announce their official merger, effective April 1, 2026. Together, these mission-driven organizations are working to create welcoming environments and empower people with and without disabilities so everyone can thrive.

“Mikayla’s Voice has always believed that everyone belongs and our work in schools

demonstrates the power of understanding, acceptance, and friendship,” said Rita Cheskiewicz, Executive Director of Mikayla’s Voice. “Joining KHS strengthens our mission as we gain access to operational and administrative resources, allowing us to create even greater opportunities for belonging in the community.”

Based in Allentown, PA, Mikayla’s Voice develops and coordinates unique and innovative programs that allow youth with and without disabilities to learn, work, and play together. They partner with schools to build a positive school culture, with programs including:

• Books for children to promote kindness and friendship
• School-wide assemblies
• Art programs
• Middle and high school mentor program

“We are pleased to welcome Mikayla’s Voice to Keystone Human Services,” said Charles S. Sweeder, President and CEO of Keystone Human Services. “Our missions are rooted in the belief that every individual is a valued member of their community. This merger expands our collective reach and amplifies our capacity to foster communities where people with disability are treated with dignity and respect and have the opportunity to thrive.”

With this merger, Mikayla’s Voice is now a program of KHS, operated under the Keystone Partnership. Mikayla’s Voice will continue to provide positive, welcoming experiences within the community to foster a more accepting world.

KHS accepts inquiries from providers interested in exploring mergers, acquisitions, and affiliations through its Provider Partnerships page on the KHS website.