Our History

Community Resources, Inc. (CRI) was organized as a private, non-profit 501(c) 3 agency in 1986. It is the sole Community Action Agency for the eleven county area known as West Central West Virginia. CRI serves low to moderate income individuals and families in those eleven counties by promoting the spirit of communities through leadership, education, resources and opportunities that empower families to become self-sufficient, thus creating a community where everyone is a part of the solution.

In the 2010 calendar year, CRI provided services to over 4,800 families touching the lives of over 11,000 individuals with emergency needs, home weatherization, education and employment assistance, heating and utility assistance, home acquisition and home repair loans. CRI also offers a free income tax preparation service which has completed a sixth full year of successful outcomes.

CRI has housed the Weatherization program for the past 16 years and has realized top honors in the state for performance and job completions. CRI has seen a marked increase not only in applications made by recipients, but in more actual job completions and much more interest in the program from community officials and developers. As we are able to provide more assistance to more families, home values increase, energy costs decrease, communities become strengthened and individuals become more self-sufficient. The increase in this program has also allowed CRI to provide local employment opportunities for weatherization crew members.

CRI's longevity as an agency is due in large part to its committed cadre of volunteers. CRI recruits and utilizes volunteer support in every aspect of the organization, beginning with its volunteer Board of Directors.

CRI is one of 16 community action agencies in the State of West Virginia and a part of 1,100 agencies nationwide. CRI has been helping people help themselves and each other for twenty five years and will remain dedicated to the people and communities in our region.