United Community Independence Programs

08/17/2026

Crawford Gives is just 2 days away!

Help Us Make the Outdoors Accessible for Everyone we serve!

Imagine being unable to join your family and friends on the beach, a nature trail, or at a community event simply because the terrain is inaccessible. For many individuals who use wheelchairs, this is an everyday reality.

Our organization is raising funds to purchase a Wheelchair Trax System, an innovative mobility solution that allows wheelchair users to travel more easily over sand, snow, gravel, grass, and other challenging surfaces. This equipment opens the door to greater independence, inclusion, and participation in outdoor activities that many people take for granted.

Your donation will help us:

* Purchase a Wheelchair Trax System for out clients to access community areas not otherwise accessible to a standard chair.
* Expand access to parks, beaches, trails, and outdoor events for those we serve.
* Give individuals with mobility challenges the opportunity to experience the outdoors with confidence and dignity.

Every contribution, no matter the amount, brings us one step closer to making our community more accessible and inclusive.

Please consider making a donation today. Together, we can remove barriers and create opportunities for everyone to enjoy the freedom of the outdoors.

Thank you for your generosity and for helping us make a lasting difference.

Here are a few different ways you can support us during Crawford Gives:
⭐ Donate online August 19-21 with a credit card at https://www.crawfordgives.org/nonprofits/UCIP
⭐ Donate with a check or cash; either mail to Crawford Heritage Foundation, PO Box 933 Meadville PA 16335 OR drop it off in person
⭐ Share our posts about Crawford Gives to spread awareness of this once a year opportunity

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UCIP Crawford Gives 2026

08/07/2026

Jeff & Ricky had a great day at Keystone Safari yesterday. Jeff's favorite animal was the giraffe & Ricky's favorite was definitely the Reindeer!

Keystone Safari is a great park & we all love attending there!

08/06/2026

Huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out for Charity Night last night at the Tiki Bar! 🌴🍹❤️

Thanks to everyone who stopped by, donated, hung out, ate and played a little bingo - it was a great night!

Thank you mother nature for holding off too - she sprinkled for maybe 10 seconds and moved on. Thank goodness!

We appreciate you all and can't wait to do it again!

08/05/2026

TONIGHT - August 5th! - CHARITY NIGHT at The Tiki Bar at Conneaut Lake Park.

Please join us for a great night of laughter, tasty food, cold drinks, toes in the sand & (free) BAR BINGO!

It's a great night that you don't want to miss! Please join us between 4-9 p.m.

Even if there is rain in the forecast - they now have lots of undercover areas to hang out in!

07/29/2026

Carrie celebrated her birthday at Peanut Park today, she even made cupcakes to share with her friends.

Happy Birthday, Carrie - looks like you had a great day with friends celebrating your special day!

Also, John was the lucky winner of the day and won the art raffle & was excited to show it off!

07/29/2026

Sunflower fields forever. 🌻💛

Joey & Mike picked some beautiful sunflowers this weekend & wanted to share their blooms with everyone. Looking pretty sharp young men

07/15/2026

On behalf of everyone at UCIP, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Ricky on this meaningful milestone in his life.

On July 5th Ricky was baptized at Victory Family Church, Meadville. His baptism is a beautiful expression of faith, hope, and new beginnings. We are honored to celebrate this special occasion with you.

May your faith bring you strength, peace, and joy, and may you always feel surrounded by His love and grace.

Congratulations once again! We are proud to celebrate this special day with you. 💙

07/09/2026

Yesterday at UPMC Ballpark was about so much more than the final score. The crack of the bat, the smell of hot dogs, and the smiles on everyone's faces made it a day to remember.

The memories we made together were bigger than any win or loss on the scoreboard. All in all, it was a great day at the Seawolves baseball game, and we are grateful for every moment.

07/07/2026

Carrie had a great weekend! She went to see the Tall Ships Parade in Erie and enjoyed a nice walk along the South Pier. They even spotted a turtle enjoying a meal, which was a fun surprise.

Later, they headed to Cranberry to watch the fireworks and wrapped up the day with a great show.

It was a wonderful all around!