Driving Impact: 2024 CRI Golf Event Raises $11,000 for Life Enrichment

Aug 27, 2024 | Events, Fundraising

The 13th Annual Dennis J. Crotty Memorial Golf Outing, hosted by Community Resources for Independence (CRI) on July 26, 2024, at the beautiful Culbertson Hills Golf Resort in Edinboro, PA, was a remarkable success. This year, we were thrilled to welcome 96...

Empowering Independence: The Role of the Center for Independent Living

Aug 12, 2024 | Advocacy, General

Explore how the Community Resources for Independence Center for Independent Living (CRI CIL) in Western Pennsylvania empowers individuals with disabilities to lead autonomous lives. In northwest Pennsylvania, discover the comprehensive support and resources that...

Exploring the Profound Impact of Personal Caregiving on Individuals and Society

Jul 9, 2024 | General

Personal caregiving is a unique profession, filled with compassion, dedication, and a deep connection between people. It’s More than changing sheets and reminding of medication, it’s building trust, offering companionship, and witnessing moments of joy and...

Disability Rights are Civil Rights

Jun 18, 2024 | Advocacy, General

Saturday, June 22, 2024 is the twenty-fifth anniversary of a landmark civil rights case for people with disabilities, Olmstead v L.C. On June 22, 1999, the Supreme Court determined that people with disabilities have the right to live independently in their community,...

Navigating Challenges in Home Healthcare

Jun 4, 2024 | General

The field of home healthcare is brimming with purpose. Personal care aides (PCAs) have the privilege of making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals, offering companionship, assistance with daily living tasks, and a helping hand where it’s needed...