09/29/2026
Join us in celebrating our Crockett location for being named Business of the Week by the Crockett Area Chamber of Commerce!
Our Palestine and Crockett locations are one team, working together to support people with disabilities in building skills, making their own choices, and reaching their independent living goals.
We’re proud of our Crockett team and appreciate the Chamber for recognizing their dedication and the work we do!
🌟 BUSINESS OF THE WEEK: Crockett Resource Center for Independent Living (CRCIL) 🌟
Sometimes, the things that make the biggest difference in someone’s life aren’t huge changes. Sometimes, they’re the things that simply help a person get through the front door, move around their home, communicate, work, learn, participate — and have more choices in their everyday life.
That’s where Crockett Resource Center for Independent Living (CRCIL) comes in. ❤️
Located right here in Crockett, CRCIL works with individuals with disabilities to help them find practical solutions that promote independence, self-determination and greater participation in their communities.
And the range of services they provide is truly impressive.
CRCIL offers independent-living skills training, counseling, information and referrals, peer support, youth transition services, orientation and mobility assistance, communication services, and access to assistive technology and equipment. That can mean everything from walkers and specialized communication tools to power wheelchairs, hearing devices, home modifications, ramps and other solutions that can remove barriers from everyday life.
But today, as we spent a little time getting to know the wonderful ladies behind CRCIL, we were reminded that the heart of an organization is often found in the people who show up every day to do the work.
There was such a genuine warmth and kindness in our conversation. They were welcoming, patient and eager to share what CRCIL does and, more importantly, why they do it.
And perhaps that is one of the most important things CRCIL provides: a place to turn when someone doesn’t know where to start.
Their team takes the time to listen, understand each person’s circumstances and help connect them with resources and solutions that can make a meaningful difference. They aren’t simply providing equipment or services — they’re helping people find ways to navigate life with greater independence, confidence and choice.
✨ DID YOU KNOW?
CRCIL may be headquartered right here in Crockett, but its services reach 46 counties across East Texas! That means the work being done right here in our community is helping make a difference for people across a much larger region. 💙
For the Crockett Area Chamber of Commerce, we’re especially proud to recognize an organization whose work may not always be in the spotlight, but whose impact is felt in so many lives.
Independence looks different for everyone — and sometimes, the right support can open a whole new door. ❤️
Please join us in celebrating Crockett Resource Center IL (CRCIL) as our Business of the Week! 🎉
📍 1020 Loop 304 East, Crockett
📞 936-544-2811
🕐 Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Thank you, CRCIL, for the work you do every day — for the people you serve, for the families you support, and for the countless ways you help create greater independence, dignity and opportunity right here in our community and throughout East Texas. ❤️
