Emmanuel spent the first portion of his life with a caregiver, in a 1-to-1 ratio. Rarely leaving the house to interact in the community, he found himself frustrated and unable to connect to others. ...
"People were sad at times, plain & simple," states a Program Manager at a group home for adults with disabilities operated by CRi in Woodbridge, VA. "It was hard for us because these guys are ...
"[My sister] has learned to do her laundry and keep up with personal hygiene on a regular basis. She has been encouraged, held accountable, and challenged by the staff. When she had breast cancer 10 ...
David has been a member of the family at our Reservoir Home in Richmond since 2006. On a regular basis, David and his one-to-one staff member have visited the Chesterfield Airport, the Richmond ...
Last week, CRi invited Delegate Betsy Carr to visit a recently opened & relocated program in the Richmond area, the Nicolet Home. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss options & to ...
Spotlight on Advocacy Chantilly, VA - At CRi, advocacy is the heartbeat of our mission, driving us to champion the rights and well-being of individuals with mental health needs and disabilities. We ...
Chantilly, VA - We are delighted to announce Sam Tarawallie as the first recipient of the CECA Award! Sam received his award and $250 prize at SummerFest, on Saturday June 8 at CRi. This dynamic ...
Many CRi programs have an outdoor space that they use for therapeutic gardening. Gardens are often planned as a team in the late winter/early spring. Crops are planted a little later when the weather ...
