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Tips for Aspiring Personal Care Aides
Embarking on a career as a Personal Care Aid is a noble endeavor that requires compassion, dedication, and a genuine commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of others.
You may be eligible for FREE non-medical transportation
Contact your Service Coordinator (SC) the next time you need a ride and ask for CRI to be your “preferred vendor” -------------------------------------------------------- Transportation ServicesDid you know that you may be eligible for FREE non-medical transportation...
Advocating for disability rights and caregiver wages
Carl illustrated the need for increased funding for home and community based services to catch up after years of increasing costs and years of insufficient rates. -------------------------------------------------------- Championing Change: Advocating for Fair...
Making a Difference: Carl Berry & The Joel Natalie Show
Community Resources for Independence (CRI is a nonprofit social service agency headquartered in Erie, Pennsylvania. In a recent interview on the Talk Erie - Joel Natalie Show with Carl Barry, the Executive Director of CRI, shed light on the organization's mission, its...
PCIL PA SILC PA Guardianship Press Statement
If you or someone you know has experienced unnecessary institutionalization and/or guardianship against your will, the U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) wants to hear from you! PCIL and SILC announce the USDOJ is investigating whether adults with disabilities...
Disability Rights are Civil Rights
Disability Rights are Civil Rights We have learned of the sad events of Saturday March 11th, 2023 at Sullivan’s Irish Pub, wherein an individual chose to push an unoccupied wheelchair down stairs at Sullivan’s Irish Pub. Community Resources for Independence...
Carl Berry’s Interview on Jet Radio 1400
Cary Berry sits down with JET Radio 1400 and shares the incredible impacts of CRI. Listen and enjoy!
PCA Spotlight Interview with Jill
Meet Jill, a PCA from the Wellsboro Office, who has been providing care to people for 5 years! She is kind and down-to-earth, and always ready to lend a hand. We hope you enjoy this interview! Q: Thank you for joining me. Can you tell me your name and what office...
DCW Spotlight Interview with Denyce
Denyce is a DCW from the Hermitage Office who has been working for CRI since 2008. She started to love to care for others when she took care of her aunt. She then wanted to take care of others and help them live an independent life. She helps consumers with everyday...
PCA Spotlight Interview with Vicky
Meet Vicki C. A PCA from the Hermitage office, she is determined to help her consumers keep their independency. She cares for them in any way she can. She assist with their everyday activities which in return helps them to be more independent. She wants her consumers...
PCA Spotlight Interview with Judy
Judy L. a PCA from the Lewistown office. She has been working for a few months with CRI and loves her job and consumers. She wants the best for her consumers and she helps them to live a more independent life. Thank you Judy L. Q: Thank you for joining me, Judy. Can...
DCW Spotlight Interview with Eileen
Meet Eileen A., a PCA from the Warren Office. She loves her job and the people she works for. Eileen has always loved taking care of people and knew that this career was the one for her. She wants to thank her office staff and the CRI for always being there and...