We are here to help
Community Resources for Independent Seniors continues to follow our mission of providing information and referrals to our 55+ community living in the Cazenovia, Fenner and Nelson areas. We have responded to the COVID 19 crisis by being your nexus of information through our call center, website and facebook page.
How we can help
Call Center
Up to date local connections
Volunteer connections
Remotely we continue to have our call center open Monday - Friday 9-3 pm
315-655-5743
Volunteer connections
Up to date local connections
Volunteer connections
Our volunteer coordinators will work hard to find a volunteer to fulfill your needs from prescription deliver, food delivery, isolation, friendly phones...
Up to date local connections
Up to date local connections
Up to date local connections
Let us know if you have any information to add to our list below. We are working closely with local agencies and businesses to provide the most accurate information.
community coming together to help you
CRIS and St. Peter's Church
Village Notice Regarding Novel Coronavirus
For Local Updates go to: https://sites.google.com/view/cazcovidresponse
Local agencies team up to provide coronavirus support
In response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Cazenovia-area agencies are teaming up to create a clearinghouse for local needs and resources.
The clearinghouse will be established at the CRIS (Community Resources for Independent Resources) office located at St. Peter’s Church on Mill Street. The intent is to establish a central hub that local residents can contact for assistance with needs such as transportation, nutrition, emergency child care or other factors created by the state of emergency declared in New York. Volunteers at the office will seek to match those needs with resources available from municipal agencies, local non-profits and individual donors.
Needs related to senior citizens should use the existing CRIS telephone number (315-655-5743). CRIS already maintains an active array of services for local seniors that will be expanded to meet current conditions. Those with other needs should call 315-655-9063 (provided by St. Peter’s Church). Local agencies or individuals who have resources that may be used to serve others can call either number. The two lines will be co-located so staff and volunteers can maintain a current listing. The office will be staffed from 9 to 3 daily initially and expand its hours as needed. Voicemail for after-hours calls will be available. Emergencies should be reported to 911.
The call center will be in active communication with local partners including the village and town governments, Cazenovia Central Schools, Cazenovia College, the Chamber of Commerce and local non-profits. For those community members who find that they are in need of emergency food supplies, CazCares, our local food pantry, can meet this need and can be reached directly at 315-655-3174. CazCares has initiated a curbside pickup of grocery staples in response to the COVID-19 situation.
Local agencies or citizens who are able to provide assistance to meet needs including, but not limited to, drivers, essential supplies, emergency child care options or financial support are urged to call in. CRIS will also develop a list of ongoing resources and local providers on its website at www.cris-caz.com. CRIS can be contact at 655-5743 or director@cris-caz.com.
More details will be announced as they are confirmed. Citizens are encouraged to visit the Madison County Health Department page for current information at: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/2479/Coronavirus-COVID-19
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CRIS has teamed up with local agencies and businesses to provide you with the most up to date and accurate information.
how you can help
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It is much easier for us to help with a plan than during a crisis. Call us
VOLUNTEER
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We anticipate we will need to support our seniors with everything from food delivery to dog walking . Email us today to get into our volunteer system.
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CRIS is doing what we have done for 10 years by providing information and referrals, education and keeping seniors active and engaged. If you can not help or have received help from us we would greatly appreciate a donation.