We are excited to share that we have a new partnership with translationservices.com. They will be providing in-kind services to us as part of their mission of supporting resource providers for people experiencing homelessness. This partnership will help us to be welcoming and inclusive to better serve our evolving and diverse community. Thank you, translationservices.com!
Welcoming New Staff Member, Erick!
Please join us in welcoming our new Community Resource Coordinator, Erick Marfil! Erick has extensive experience working with community-based organizations, including through his previous role as a Shop Coordinator and Program Manager at Community Bike Works. He is also a part-time case manager at Pinebrook Family Answers. Erick enjoys social work and being able to have an impact on the lives of others, and he sees his empathy as his gift to the world.
Erick is also the President and founder of The Valley League, the premiere pro-am basketball league in Pennsylvania. He is a proud father of three boys, loves to play basketball, and enjoys graphic design and spending time with his children.
In his role at RCI, Erick engages with our community members, facilitates activities, and assists with coordinating resources. Welcome to the team, Erick!
Summer updates
We’ve been busy! Check out some of our recent activities.
We grew and released butterflies! We also made themed art projects, all focused on the beautiful transformation from caterpillar to butterfly.
We celebrated our volunteers.
We created a mural together.
We planted flowers.
We played bingo.
We knitted and crocheted.
…and we have even more planned for the rest of the summer! Save the date for some of our upcoming events:
7/18 – Hawaiian luau and craft.
7/20 – Philosophy circle.
7/31 – July birthday celebration.
8/1/2024 – Walking trip to concerts at the Community Music School. Meet on RCI’s porch at 3 PM.
8/2/2024 – Party in the Park at Franklin Park. The event starts at 3 PM. (Rain date 8/9).
Thank you, Penn Community Bank!
We’re grateful to our friends at Penn Community Bank, who spent the day with us volunteering. The group visited the future home of RCI Village West to tidy the garden beds and spruce up the outdoor space. They also deep cleaned our Community Building Center, refreshing the Center for when our community members return.
Volunteers also presented us with a gift of $10,000. We deeply appreciate their impact and care for our community, as well as their generosity. Thank you, Penn Community Bank!
