As of today (Friday) Crossroads of Western Iowa has expanded into Atlantic, by officially merging with CASS Incorporated. For over 40 years, Crossroads has been serving the Western Iowa area teaching program clients life skills and attaining independence.

Crossroads officials say they are excited to start serving the Atlantic community in an effort to reach more people with disabilities. The merger will allow Crossroads to make more impacts in Iowa communities.

Crossroads of Western Iowa is a non-profit organization devoted to supporting adults in the community who, for various reasons, are unable to live completely on their own. Most have some sort of disability, brain injury or serious mental illness.

The newly combined organization will use the “Crossroads of Western Iowa” name. Brent Dillinger, current CEO for Crossroads of Western Iowa, will continue to oversee all of the major operations of the combined organization. Dillinger has been serving as CEO for Crossroads of Western Iowa since 2008. Under Dillinger’s helm, Crossroads has experienced tremendous growth. Today, the organization has a $20 million budget, employs more than 300 individuals and serves 350 clients.

Dillinger said “This is an exciting time for Crossroads and CASS Incorporated! This merger is a big accomplishment for both organizations. We look forward to continue the legacy of providing much needed services that CASS has been successfully providing for a number of years.”

Glenda Farrier, CEO for CASS Incorporated for the past 28 years, will retire this month. She will continue to work on special projects for Crossroads through January 2018.

By providing residential living, supported employment options and adult dayhab services, Crossroads individuals have been able to reach their full potential at home, at work and in their communities. Crossroads’ services provide meaningful life skills, a connection to the community, low staff-to-client ratios, confidentiality, clean and modern facilities, and qualified staff with ongoing training. Your loved ones are safe to grow with us.

This past July, Crossroads also merged with Cherokee Work Services located in Cherokee, Iowa. The merger has allowed Crossroads to expand services into the Cherokee Iowa area.

For more information about Crossroads of Western Iowa, please visit explorecrossroads.com or contact Rita Hamele at 712-216-2345.