Resource Center for Independent Living

11/03/2025

Access to Home Heroes
Provides financial assistance for home modifications to increase accessibility for veterans with disabilities
This program helps make it possible for veterans to continue living in their homes for a longer duration or move out of a long-term care facility!
Call 315-797-4642 and ask about the Access to Home Heroes program.
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The text below reads: Provides financial assistance for home modifications to increase accessibility for veterans with disabilities
This program helps make it possible for veterans to continue living in their homes for a longer duration or move out of a long-term care facility!
Call 315-797-4642 and ask about the Access to Home Heroes program.

11/03/2025

Los precios más altos de los alimentos son un desafío para muchas familias trabajadoras. El SNAP puede ayudarlo a comprar más en el supermercado

11/03/2025

Higher food prices are a challenge for many working families. SNAP may be able to help you buy more at the grocery store.

11/03/2025

Navigating life with a disability can present unique challenges—but no one has to face them alone. At the Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL), families and individuals with disabilities can find compassionate, personalized support through a wide range of family assistance programs. These services are designed to promote independence, dignity, and a higher quality of life, reflecting RCIL’s commitment to building a more inclusive community for all.
https://www.rcil.com/news/empowering-families-through-rcils-family-assistance-programs/

11/01/2025

Small Actions, Big Impact
Everyday choices can lead to meaningful change. During our benefitting month, purchase a $2.50 reusable Community Bag at our designated Hannaford, 50 Kellogg Rd., New Hartford, to send our organization, RCIL, a $1 donation.

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10/31/2025

Helping the Planet One Bag at a Time!
Buy a bag that's better for all. When you purchase this $2.50 reusable Community Bag at our designated Hannaford Store, 50 Kellogg Rd., New Hartford, during our selected month, it will send our organization, RCIL, a $1 donation to help us further our work.
Thank you for your support!

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Community Bag Program

10/30/2025

The Health Fair at RCIL's 131 Genesee St, office featured a vibrant and welcoming setup with multiple informational tables. Attendees explored booths offering health resources, giveaways, and educational materials. Purple-themed decorations, including balloons and shiny tablecloths, added a festive touch to the event, creating an inviting atmosphere for learning and networking.

10/30/2025

Together we can make a difference.
One Bag = One Dollar Donation!
During our benefiting month, every time this $2.50 reusable Community bag is purchased at our selected Hannaford location, 50 Kellogg Rd. New Hartford, our organization, RCIL, will receive a $1 donation that goes directly toward our mission!

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Community Bag program

10/30/2025

As the federal government shutdown stretches into another week, uncertainty looms over critical public assistance programs. Among the most pressing concerns is the fate of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which millions of Americans rely on for daily sustenance. With the possibility of benefit suspensions beginning November 1, a coalition of 25 states and the District of Columbia has taken legal action, seeking clarity on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s responsibilities during this funding lapse.

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Learn how RCIL is advocating for food security as SNAP benefits face potential suspension due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. Stay informed and supported.

10/30/2025

How far could you stretch a mere $50 in spending money each month?

Under state law, that's what nursing home residents are allowed under Medicaid to spend monthly on personal items like clothes, books, cards for family and friends, or hobby materials.

It's time to raise the $50 Personal Needs Allowance, or PNA, to a livable threshold. Call your elected officials and sign the petition today: https://forms.office.com/g/urMXCZJy42

10/29/2025

Light up your community with this bag.
Spread some light and love with this $2.50 reusable Community Bag. Every time this bag is purchased at our selected Hannaford, 50 Kellogg Rd., New Hartford, our organization, RCIL, will receive a $1 donation.

hannaford.2givelocal.com | Community Bag Program

10/29/2025

Rose Zaloom Returns to Utica to Help Tell RCIL’s Story as New Grants Writer
For Rose Zaloom, writing has never been just about words—it’s about impact. Whether illuminating ideas through academic essays or breathing life into stories of conservation and community, Rose has long understood the power of language to connect, advocate, and inspire. Now, she brings that passion to the Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL), where she’s helping shape the narrative of an organization committed to empowering lives.
Read the full story here:

Discover how Rose Zaloom, RCIL’s new Grants Writer, is using the power of storytelling to support community impact and drive funding for vital services.