Child Guidance Resource Centers (CGRC), a leading nonprofit provider of behavioral and mental health services for children and families across the Greater Philadelphia region, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Roberts Cadorette as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 7, 2025 [read full release].
TrueNorth Wellness Services announces the appointment of Chuck Smith as Interim CEO, while the Board of Directors begins a search for the next Chief Executive Officer. Along with Chuck, the leadership team of Cheryl Jones (CFO), Elspeth Williams (COO), and Senior Directors Michelle Shearer, Erin Glenn, and Cori Reed will continue to be available to stakeholders and staff alike. During this transition, we remain committed to the same level of quality and responsiveness that you’ve come to expect from TrueNorth. As we recognize the milestone of delivering services for 50 years, we are looking forward to the exciting possibilities that the future holds for our organization.
Colleen Stuart, CEO of Venango Training & Development Center, Inc. and RCPA Board Chair, was presented the “Outstanding Community Partner Award” by the Venango County Human Services Advisory Board of Directors at an annual dinner on April 16. The award is given to community partners in recognition and support of reciprocal collaboration that align to enhance the quality of life for county residents. Colleen was recognized for going above and beyond in meeting the needs of the county residents. Board President Dr. Ray Feroz also recognized and thanked her for 35 years of dedicated service to Venango County. RCPA congratulates Colleen on her achievements!
The 3rd Annual “Kick the Stigma” Day of Wellness, an event dedicated to fostering life wellness in all areas — emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual, nutritional, and physical. Why “Kick the Stigma?” Stigma can impact anyone, stemming from misconceptions, stereotypes, and fears related to health conditions, disabilities, race, religion, gender, or culture. The mission here is to address these issues head-on by providing resources, education, and support to our community. Together, we can build a more inclusive and compassionate environment.
Event Details – see event flyer
When: Saturday, May 17, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where: DuBois City Park
What: Highlights include the “Kick the Stigma” Kickball Tournament, live music, guest speakers, art contest, pickleball tournament and family-friendly activities.
Sponsorships
Your role in making a difference – as a valued partner in your community, your support is crucial to the success of this event. By sponsoring “Kick the Stigma,” you’ll directly contribute to creating an impactful day of wellness and connection while aligning your business with a cause that truly matters. See sponsorship information.
Story Submissions
In an effort to end stigma in all areas, they are asking to hear your story! Submissions will be read aloud at the annual Kick the Stigma Day of Wellness. See story submission information.
Call 814-299-7640 for more information.
As RCPA continues to advocate for protecting Medicaid from devastating cuts at the federal level, we wanted to provide you with some resources, including a Pennsylvania-specific letter that you can easily tailor as you see fit to your Congressional House member. The letter details how important Medicaid is to your community, not only in terms of those you treat, but also for the economic health of those you employ and the broader community in which they live. The letter also requests a one-on-one meeting between the legislator’s office and you, to allow you to further discuss the importance of protecting Medicaid. If you do choose to ask for a meeting through this letter or otherwise, RCPA is happy to assist you in preparing for the meeting based on our experience and the experience of other providers that have already met with their Congressional representatives on this issue.
Although it is important for all legislators to hear from our health and human services providers, it is especially important that we reach Pennsylvania’s US House Republicans, given that the budget resolution adopted by the House directs the House Energy and Commerce Committee to find at least $880 billion in spending cuts over the next 10 years. Many worry this will require deep cuts to Medicaid. In particular, given their committee assignments or stated positions on Medicaid, there are six key US representatives who need to hear from us. They are:
To assist with your outreach and to help tailor the letter provided above, we have provided additional resources below:
We encourage you to use these resources in reaching out to your Congressional representatives. RCPA is happy to help in any way we can.
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