Fairfield Center for Independence

12/25/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from all of us at FCI! 🎄
Thank you to our community for your continued partnership and support—we wish you peace and happiness this holiday season.

12/24/2025

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas! Today, we celebrated the holiday together and had a wonderful time—hope each of you have a holiday that is filled with joy and time well spent!

12/24/2025

FCI will be closing at 2pm on Christmas Eve so everyone can get a head start on holiday travel and Christmas preparations. Thank you, and happy holidays! 🎄

12/14/2025

Please note: Our adult day programming will be OPEN tomorrow, despite the cold weather and school closings.
We look forward to seeing everyone!

12/12/2025

🌟 Reminder 🌟
Our office is closing early today, Friday, December 12th, at 2pm, while we prepare for some Christmas cheer at our staff party! 🎁
We will re-open Monday, December 15th at 8am. Thank you!

12/11/2025

On Friday, December 12th, our office will be closing at 2pm in preparation for our annual staff Christmas party. 🎄
We will re-open Monday, December 15th at 8am. Thank you!

12/10/2025

🌟 United Way of Fairfield County Facebook Takeover! 🌟

Today, we’re proud to highlight another one of our incredible partners — Center of Independence!
In this video, Executive Director Josh Stevens shares how our partnership is helping more Fairfield County residents live with dignity, confidence, and independence.
Thanks to community support, United Way of Fairfield County invested $62,455 into the Center of Independence — funding that expands their reach, strengthens advocacy, and provides life-enhancing services to individuals who benefit from greater support and empowerment.
Because of this partnership, the Center of Independence offers five essential programs that help community members stay connected, supported, and able to thrive:
🚐 Transportation Services
• 24,000 plus miles driven for Adult Day Services programs
• 11,000 plus medical trips completed
• Serving over 4,000+ unduplicated riders
• Totaling 330,000+ miles driven to help Fairfield County residents access the care and services they need

🩺 Medical Equipment Loan Program
Providing critical equipment at no cost to help individuals remain safe and independent.

🔨 Volunteer Ramp-Building Program
Community volunteers constructing temporary ramps for residents facing mobility barriers.

💛 PACE Unit
A new, inclusive space designed to welcome individuals who may not otherwise feel comfortable participating in community events — offering safety, support, and belonging.
This is what true partnership looks like.
This is community in action.
When you donate to United Way of Fairfield County, you’re not just funding programs — you’re helping neighbors live more independently, strengthening our shared community, and ensuring that life-changing services like these remain available for years to come.

✨ Together, we can build a more inclusive, accessible, and resilient Fairfield County.

👉 Join us by making a donation today:
https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/JVIwoA?vid=1nd469

Thank you for helping make independence possible for everyone in our community. 🙌💙

12/09/2025

We are proud to have been part of Destination Downtown Lancaster Winterfest this past weekend—and a big thank-you to United Way of Fairfield County for the shoutout!

✨ What an incredible weekend in Fairfield County! ✨

Thanks to the amazing support from the Family YMCA of Lancaster and Fairfield County (and a very special shout-out to Elf Yael!), we were thrilled to take part in this year’s Gift of Time event—where we handed out hundreds of books to the children who stopped by.

Sydney dressed up as a Jolly Old Elf and absolutely loved spreading holiday magic throughout the day. We are so grateful to the teachers who opened their classrooms for us to use—they even had fun decorations set up for the kids! (Another shout-out to our favorite Elf on the Shelf, Ace, for bringing so many smiles!)

Of course, no festive morning is complete without a stop at the Kiwanis Pancake Festival, where Sydney refueled with some delicious breakfast before helping with cleanup at the end of the event.

On her way to drop off leftover books, she spotted a familiar sight—a bright purple PACE Unit at Winterfest! She couldn’t resist stopping in to say hello to friends Nurse Sarah and Josh, who were there to help make Winterfest more inclusive by bringing the Fairfield Center for Independence PACE Van.

If you haven’t heard of it, PACE stands for Progress Towards Accessible Community Experiences. The unit provides essential, accessible features—like a ceiling hoist, changing table, climate control, privacy, and safe personal-care space—ensuring that individuals of all abilities can fully participate in community events. Seeing it in action always brings us joy, because this is what community is all about: inclusion, accessibility, and belonging.

We also want to extend a big thank-you to Destination Downtown Lancaster for handing out our remaining Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library books during Winterfest and the annual tree-lighting celebration.

It truly takes a village—and we are so thankful for every partner, volunteer, teacher, neighbor, and friend who helps make Fairfield County such a wonderful place to live, learn, and celebrate. ❤️🎄📚

12/08/2025

FCI is excited to team up with Way of Fairfield County as we come together to highlight the power of collaboration, community stories, and the impact we can create together.

Join us on our socials this WEDNESDAY to discover how United Way’s support is creating real impact at FCI and throughout our community. We’re excited to share the difference collaboration makes! 💙💜

12/05/2025

👀 Sneak Peek Alert! 🎨🖌️

We’re getting ready for the upcoming “A Work in Progress” art exhibit presented by the Fairfield Center for Independence—and here’s your first look!

These vibrant, colorful pieces are just a small example of the creativity you’ll see on display. 🦜✨

📍 Fairfield County District Library – Third Floor Gallery
📅 Exhibit runs December 14 – March 8

Stay tuned for more previews as we get closer to opening day! 💜

12/04/2025

🎨 Upcoming Art Exhibit! 🖼️
The Fairfield Center for Independence proudly presents A Work in Progress, a vibrant and inspiring art show soon to be on display at the Fairfield County District Library.

📍 Third Floor Gallery
219 N. Broad Street, Lancaster

📅 December 14 – March 8

Come explore colorful, expressive works—like these beautiful parrots—created by talented local artists. Don’t miss your chance to support creativity, community, and independence!

12/02/2025

Fairfield Center for Independence Adult Day Service programming is closed today, Tuesday December 2nd, due to weather.