Happy New Year from everyone here at VFI! Our Erie Office has a busy January scheduled– PACKED with activities for you to enjoy! Stop in today and start the new year off right, by seeing what VFI can do for YOU in 2020!
Please note that the office will be closed on January 20th, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
It’s finally here– the VFI Erie November activities calendar! This month is PACKED with events, and we’re not JUST talking about our regularly scheduled Midday Cafes, craft classes, and cooking classes… we also have the DISCO SPECTACULAR on 11/16 (tickets available NOW at https://www.vficil.org/disco-spectacular-2019/), the Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions workshop, presented by LECOM (more information at https://www.facebook.com/events/2445915812347897/), and so much more! Hope to see you all soon!
Did you miss the CHC Q&A sessions here at VFI on 10/9? Are you interested in getting more information about the Community HealthChoices rollout? Visit VFI (1432 Wilkins Rd Erie, PA 16505) on Tuesday, October 22nd, from 1pm-3pm, where we will be hosting an additional education session.
This event is offered by Pennsylvania Council on Independent Living (PCIL) and approved by the Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL). Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, call Kelly Barrett at (814) 874-0064.
Ladies & gentlemen, the month of October is here! Check out the VFI Seneca Office activities calendar to see what VFI can do for you this month! Call Lynn at (814) 493-8693 for more information.
ATTENTION: Consumers are receiving letters in the mail from Community HealthChoices (CHC) in regard to upcoming changes associated with waiver services. Please keep an eye on your mail for these notices. On Wednesday, October 9th, VFI will be hosting 2 Q&A sessions (morning & afternoon– registration required) with the Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL). Call Tabitha at (814) 874-0064 to register for your preferred session.
August is HERE, Erie friends! Check out our HUGE Erie activities calendar for the month– including some very special events, including our annual Consumer Pig Roast (must RSVP/bring invitation to attend)! Can’t wait to see everyone this month at VFI!
For over a decade, Millcreek Township has allotted $20,000/year for EMTA/The E/The LIFT public transportation throughout 16 routes. They are now looking to drastically cut funding to only $2400 this year, which will allow only 6 routes to remain available for use. Without this funding, EMTA in Millcreek will go from 16 routes down to 6.
This funding is absolutely paramount to our community, as these cuts will DIRECTLY affect Millcreek Township residents, bus riders that travel to the Millcreek Mall, and any business in or around the Millcreek area. It will also effect anyone who has a medical appointment in Millcreek.
There is a Millcreek Township supervisor meeting on May 14th at 9:30 am. We are hoping to get as many people there as possible to show that our community cares about public transportation in Millcreek, and to prove that all of us will indeed be affected by this change. This meeting will be held at 3608 W 26th St, Erie, PA 16506. Please join us in attending this meeting and making our voice heard!
For any further questions or concerns, please contact Amy Cichocki at (814) 874-0064 or acichocki@vficil.org
We would like to Thank Mayor Joe Schember for taking time to visit our office and meet with our staff. The Mayor is pictured with our CEO Shona Eakin and Jess Molczan who is our Liaison to the Mayor’s Disability Round Table. Thanks again Mayor Schember !!
