TRIPIL - Tri-County Patriots For Independent Living Advocacy Leads To Change
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What We Are!

Kathleen Kleinmann holding a Advocacy leads to Change Sign
Kathleen Kleinmann at Adapt Action

TRIPIL is a Center for Independent Living.

Through the connection of the people of our community, individuals of all ages and abilities are able to work together to help themselves and to improve their community. TRIPIL brings together individuals who share common problems in equal access, education, housing, employment, attendant care, transportation, and access to technology.

TRIPIL is a membership based organization. The membership is comprised primarily of individuals who directly benefit through the activities of the CIL and have a direct stake in its operation.

Our purpose convening at TRIPIL is for these reasons:

  • To teach ourselves about the past, present, and future prospects of the Independent living movement as part of the disability and equal rights movement;
  • To share ideas towards the building of a common vision for Independent Living in Pennsylvania; and;
  • To strengthen our sense of community and common purpose as part of the local, state, national, and international independent living movement.

Events and Notifications

Summer Board of Director Events
Each of the follow 2008 events are at the Washington Office:

Board meeting of TRIPIL Enterprises on Wednesday, June 25, at 2 pm.
Board meeting of TRIPIL (Parent Corp.) on Thursday, June 26, at 11 am.
Board meeting of TRIPIL Patriots on Tuesday, July 15, at 11 am.

Long Term Strategic Planning meeting of Board, Management, and selected staff on Thursday, August 7 and Thursday, August 14, starting at 10 am until 3 pm.  Mike Kumer, from the Nonprofit Leadership Institute, will lead us on this adventure into the future.

Membership Annual Meeting on Friday, August 22.
Any questions call Bob or Cara at 724-223-5115.

TRIPIL Community Fair
"Building Our Community"

When:

June 17, 2008 from 10 am - 3 pm

Location:

TRIPIL Services
108 W. Main Street
Uniontown, PA 15401

Please join us for an exciting day focusing on information, education and community services available to persons with disabilities and senior citizens in Fayette County. TRIPIL Services is hosting a fair at it's Uniontown location - come meet and speak with local community members, vendors, and TRIPIL staff who are committed to promoting the independent living philosophy. There will be light refreshments available and door prizes that you can enter to win during your visit. We hope you will stop by the TRIPIL Community Fair on Tuesday, June 17th from 10 am - 3 pm.

For more information, call 724-439-1434.

Washington Wild Things
TRIPIL has made arrangements to enjoy the Washington Wild Things on Thursday evening June 19, 2008.

Gametime is 7:05pm. Tickets are $5.00 for the game, and a picnic meal which Food Service will begin serving at approximately 5:00pm.

Please contact Bob Romero for tickets.

Poker Run
Come join in our 4th Annual Poker Run

Starting at:

TRIPIL
69 East Beau Street
Washington, PA  15301

Date:

Saturday, June 28th, 2008
Come Rain or Shine

Time:

Registration at 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Coffee and donuts for the early birds

Pull Out Time: 12 noon

Price:

$10.00 per bike rider - $5.00 per passenger
or $5.00 at the door for the party
10% discount for A.B.A.T.E. members

After the run, the party will be at:  The American Legion off Pike Street (behind Dollar General) in Houston, PA. "Zuke Band" will perform live. There will be food, refreshments, auctions, 50-50 raffles and entertainment at the Legion.

For more information, call Bob Romero at 724-223-5115.

All proceeds from the Poker Run go to Tri-County Patriots for Independent Living (TRIPIL) to benefit Americans with Disabilities.


“Peering into the eyes of a person who sees us as their final hope of getting them out of a nursing home is far more of an irresistable force than any barrier that the state, service system, or institution can whimsically devise.”
 
-Kathleen Kleinmann
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