News & Updates from Barber National Institute

Pennsylvania Advocacy and Resources Honors Jerome Owens

Pennsylvania Advocacy and Resources Honors Jerome Owens

Posted on November 8th, 2024 at 4:55 PM

Erie, PA (November 8, 2024) - Pennsylvania Advocacy and Resources (PAR) 2024 “We Are Worth It” Self-Advocacy Employee of the Year award is given to Jerome Owens, an adult in our Philadelphia Supported Employment program.

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PNC Coat Donation

PNC Coat Donation

Posted on November 7th, 2024 at 4:36 PM

Thank you to the PNC Foundation for providing funding to distribute hundreds of coats throughout Northwestern Pennsylvania!

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Art Exhibit Engages Artists who Identify as Having a Mental Health Challenge

Art Exhibit Engages Artists who Identify as Having a Mental Health Challenge

Posted on October 30th, 2024 at 4:46 PM

Erie, PA (Oct. 30, 2024) - Barber National Institute Forensic Outpatient Therapist Catherine (Caity) Bilanich was invited to create an original artwork for public exhibition at the Erie Art Museum.

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Elizabeth Lee Black School Thanks Senator Dan Laughlin

Elizabeth Lee Black School Thanks Senator Dan Laughlin

Posted on October 25th, 2024 at 4:59 PM

Erie, PA (Oct. 25, 2024) - Students from Barber National Institute’s Elizabeth Lee Black School gathered in song to thank Pennsylvania Senator Dan Laughlin who was instrumental in securing an additional $750,000 in funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Education for Barber National Institute’s Elizabeth Lee Black School as part of the 2024-2025 Pennsylvania state budget.

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