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Support Barber National Institute on Erie Gives Day, August 11, 2026!

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Strengethening Foundations: Home Renovation Campaign

Phase 1 complete. Phase 2 begins now. 

Thanks to donor generosity, $200,000 was invested in Phase 1 and adaptive renovations were completed at six Erie homes.

Early investments have already supported meaningful improvements that are making homes safer and more functional for the people who live there. That progress matters, but it does not eliminate the need. Many homes still require substantial updates and Phase 2 depends on continued donor support to keep this work moving forward. 

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Last year, you helped us begin.

You funded $200,000 in renovations that are making six homes safer for the people who live there.

But this work happens in phases. And we’re not finished yet.

Phase 2 focuses on expanding renovations to addditional homes, including:

  • Accessible bathrooms and kitchens
  • Widened doorways and safer layouts
  • Lift systems and adaptive equipment

You made the first phase possible. Now help bring it to more homes.

Why We Need You

Whether you are giving for the first time or renewing your commitment to our mission in Phase 2 of this campaign, you are helping continue work that is already underway and proven to matter.

Join us on Erie Gives Day, August 11, with an online gift of a minimum of $25, which will receive a pro-rated match making your gift have more impact.

Together, we can strengthen our foundations.

 

The impact of your gift. 

Whether you’re giving for the first time or renewing your commitment to our mission in Phase 2 of this campaign, you are helping continue work that is already underway and prove to matter. Your gift helps: 

  • Preserve a sense of home for someone who has lived there for 20+ years 
  • Make it safer for someone to move around with a walker or wheelchair 
  • Give peace of mind to families who know their loved ones 
  • Invest in permanence – a tangible legacy 

Your gift to Phase 2 of the $1M Strengthening Foundations campaign will help us complete essential renovations and adaptations that directly impact health, safety, and quality of life, while also advancing a longer-term vision for more responsive technology-based homes. 

  • Widened doorways and accessible bathrooms aren’t cosmetic upgrades, they are necessities for individuals who rely on wheelchairs and mobility aids 
  • Lift systems and adaptive equipment aren’t conveniences –they are lifelines that prevent injury and ensure direct support professionals can provide the best support possible 

Electrical upgrades and emergency generators are more than just infrastructure improvements; they are essential safety nets in the event of a power outage who rely on medical equipment 

AI-assisted tools help support independence while strengthening oversight for direct support professionals 

Help us strengthen foundations. 

Among the many causes you could support, few offer the lasting impact of ensuring someone’s home remains a safe and stable place to thrive. 

Together, we can Strengthen our Foundations 

Donations can be made safely and securely online or you may contact Tammy Roche, Barber National Institute interim director of giving at 814-969-8027 to learn more. 

Together, we can build a future where every resident has a safe, supportive place to call home. Thank you for making dreams come true, one home at a time.