Events

Join us on Monday April 22, 2024  from 10:00am to 12:00pm *PLEASE NOTE THERE IS ONLY ONE ART CLASS THIS MONTH* Art director Anne will be brining out all of the art supplies for you to do you own thing. Paint, rhinestones, wood, pompoms, boxes, canvas, clay, etc. You pick! Pick one or create a mixed media artwork! Let your imagination run free. What have you always wanted to try? Or just experiment if you wish – the sky’s the limit! Please RSVP to Valerie at 814-838-7222. Please leave a message if Valerie is not available.  

Discover Your Path to Employment Success! You’re invited to the Work-Ready Resource Fair, an empowering event designed to equip individuals with disabilities with the tools and support needed to thrive in the workforce. Join us for an amazing collaboration between Community Resources for Independence and Amerihealth-Caritas-PA CHC!! Specialized resources will available for Seniors, Veterans  and those needing adaptive equipment in the workplace. Unlock Your Potential: This Work-Ready Resource Fair will provide information and resources from community providers to those individuals who have questions or need supports in entering the workforce. > TechOwl Demonstrations: Learn how to utilize different technology to make you more hirable. > Resume Preparation: Craft a compelling resume that showcases your unique skills and experiences. > Mock Interviews: Gain confidence and polish your interview skills through practice sessions with industry experts. > Fashion Consultations: Dress for success with personalized fashion tips and guidance. > Employment Resources: Access a comprehensive range of resources and guidance to navigate your job search journey. > Interactive Work-Ready Activities: Engage in hands-on activities designed to enhance your readiness for the workforce. We will also have resources from Office of Vocational Rehab, Veteran Affairs Services, the Northwest PA Career Link, IU5, GECAC and […]

THURSDAY APRIL 25, 2024, from 11:00AM-2:00PM The SPIL is a strategic planning document for the state, outlining for the next three years the state’s priorities in supporting people with disabilities’ desire to live independently in the community.  The SPIL guides Pennsylvania’s goals, measurements, resource assignment, and funding, and thus affects the goals, measurements, resource assignments, and use of funding by the seventeen Centers for Independent Living in Pennsylvania. Community Resources for Independence is one of these Centers for Independent Living. The Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council (PA SILC), in partnership with the network of PA Centers for Independent Living (CILs) and the PA Labor & Industry Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) provide opportunities to hear directly from you about what your life experiences are as Pennsylvanians with disabilities. The State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) uses federal government funding to address independent living needs of people with disabilities based on your input. It is our responsibility to hear from the people to plan for the development of the SPIL. It is your right as a person with a disability in the Commonwealth to be provided with this opportunity to give input. You will find the draft SPIL for your review by […]

Community Resources for Independence would like to invite you to Game Day!!! Join us on Friday, April 26, 2024  from 10:30am-12:30PM. Come join us for some fun! We will be playing various board games, cards, etc. Snacks will be available for all who attend! Please RSVP to Valerie at 814-838-7222. Please leave a message if Valerie is not available.

This year Community Resources for Independence will be hosting the 13th Annual Dennis J. Crotty Memorial Golf Outing on July 26, 2024, at Culbertson Hills Golf Resort in Edinboro, PA. In the past twelve years, this event has raised over $150,000 for the CRI Life Enrichment Program.  This year all proceeds will help our Life Enrichment Program. The CRI Enrichment Program enables the elderly and people with disabilities to take part in events and activities to enrich their lives, ranging from creative and expressive art, to community outings and events, from exercise and wellness to peer support and self-help, all part of the CRI Bright, Vibrant, and Active initiative. We also continue to support people at the end of their lives, enabling peaceful dignity in their final days and hours through our hospice wraparound program The Crotty Insurance Agency and Home Renewal by Doré have graciously offered to be the prime sponsors of this event.  We would be very grateful if you or your company would likewise consider being a sponsor in our Memorial Golf Outing Event for this worthwhile cause. If you would like more information please reach out to Sarah Pettys 814-838-7222 golfouting@crinet.org