Margaret Bachecki

Peggy discovered Helpers in 1966. She became Helper’s first part-time and then a full-time employee in the office and then went on to supervise the activity program until 1973, when she left her paid position. She stayed connected as a volunteer. The Board of Directors invited her to join in 1995. She was instrumental in the operation of Helpers’ three group homes, the launch of the activity program, and the opening of Helpers Bazaar at Ghirardelli Square and the closing of the group homes in 2003.

The mission then became the granting of funds to other agencies who work and care for those with developmental disabilities. The intent of the Board remained reopening the group homes. That goal became a reality through a partnership with the Pomeroy Recreation and Rehabilitation Center.

Peggy embraced the plan to create a job training and employment site at the Helpers Store, for those with developmental disabilities, in partnership with the Pomeroy Center and the ARC of San Francisco. She acknowledges that while Helpers has been a part of the community for over 50 years, the organization has been challenged in many ways over this time period, but the mission as has always been to help those with developmental disabilities. Peggy retired after 36 years as an office manager for Uccelli & Associates Court Reporting.