News & Updates from Barber National Institute

Erie, PA (Feb. 12, 2026) - Barber National Institute team members contributed over $80,000 to 90 charities throughout its service area through contributions made to its employee service fund.

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Erie, PA (Jan. 21, 2026) - Congratulations to Direct Support Professional (DSP) Charlene Gaines-Jackson on receiving a spotlight recognition on the Pennsylvania Advocates and Resources (PAR) Network's website.

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Harrisburg, PA (December 15, 2025) - The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced the approval of $70 million through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) to help low-income individuals and improve distressed areas in Pennsylvania communities. The program, which provides tax credits to businesses that contribute to nonprofit organizations’ efforts to revitalize communities, will support 405 projects across the Commonwealth, including Barber National Institute's children's behavioral health center in downtown Erie.

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