At CRi, our team is dedicated to making a difference for families in their local communities, and Jarrett Alston embodies this mission in every way. Jarrett's passion for this work started years ago. ...
We are incredibly proud to spotlight Ursula Mkeh, Program Manager at our ICF Home, who has been nominated for the prestigious 2025 ANCOR Foundation's Rising Star Award! This well-deserved recognition ...
CRi played an active role in helping him find "employment" after he finished his time in the Arlington public school system. I feel they do far more than is required to see that he has a good and ...
To protect against COVID-19, a statewide emergency order last March prohibited visitation to group homes and care facilities across Virginia. As a result, loved ones were unable to visit their family ...
"This was driven home to me just this last week. Her bus driver had commented that Kate was just a bit out of sorts. The CRi staff agreed and also noted she was not eating much – nothing very strange ...
"Beginning with adolescence, he faced significant challenges coping with environmental and other stressors. As a young adult, it was difficult to secure a group home placement that was able to ...
Henry has faced unprecedented challenges over the past two years. With the support of group home staff, he has triumphed over obstacles that once triggered severe behavioral issues.
A rising Sophomore at the University of Virginia, Grace spent her summer learning the ins and outs of CRi as an intern on the Philanthropy Team. Heavily involved in the implementation of the EmbRACE ...
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 ...
