About Development
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation’s storied history of giving dates back to its very founding in 1908. A man by the name of James Fritz donated fifty cents to the Rev. John “Papa” Raker, a Lutheran pastor, in support of Papa and Estella “Mama” Raker’s shared vision to start a home for children with disabilities and orphans in Allentown, Pennsylvania. This first gift gave rise to the legend that Good Shepherd began with “faith and fifty cents.”
From the start, donors responded. Gifts varied from collections taken by Sunday school children to canned fruits and vegetables, chickens, bolts of gingham and soap. Bequests and endowments were then — and continue to be — essential to helping fund Good Shepherd’s programs and services. Other gifts of stocks and securities further support our mission.
For more information, call 610-778-1075.
Meet Our Development Team
Kimberly Stolarik
Administrative Director
Contact: 610-776-8343 or [email protected]
Kristen Cunningham
Administrative Assistant
After spending 15 years as a corporate travel counselor, Kristen began her career at Good Shepherd in the Volunteer office, where she was tasked with the onboarding of new volunteers. She is currently the administrative assistant for the Development Department and often assists with special events.
Kristen lives in Salisbury Township with her husband and two children. Contact: 610-776-8342 or [email protected]
Jan Musser
Stewardship and Donor Relations Officer
Jan joined the Development Department in 2022 after spending more than 12 years in nonprofit organizations focused on historic preservation, human services and healthcare in the Lehigh Valley. Jan holds a bachelor’s degree in religious studies from Albright College and a master’s degree in theological studies from Moravian University. Jan lives in Bethlehem with her two children. Contact: 610-776-8341 or [email protected]
Randy Solina
Supervisor, Gift Process and Data Analyst
Contact: 610-776-8309 or [email protected]
Dianne Spengler
Corporate and Foundation Relations Specialist
Dianne joined Good Shepherd in March 2017 with 14 years of nonprofit experience. Throughout her career, Dianne held key positions at Sacred Heart Hospital, her most recent being an events specialist for the Foundation Department. She also worked in marketing and public relations for several years. Prior to her development career, Dianne served in the local insurance community. She lives with her family in Upper Macungie. Contact: 610-776-3559 or [email protected]