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A Little Elbow Grease, A Lot of Love! How Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant Turned a Parking Lot into a Car Spa for a Cause!
Every spring, just as the frost begins to finally loosen its grip on Western New York, our friends at Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant trade in their desks and tools for something a little different: giving back to the community! During their annual Day of Caring, more...
Leaves Become Promises at the Spread the Word Inclusion Event with Aspire of WNY!
On a crisp March morning at the Tri-Main Center in Buffalo, the air buzzed with advocacy and a call to action. Aspire of WNY was proud to be part of the Spread the Word Inclusion Event on March 5—a day rooted in compassion, community, and the movement to end the use...
Painting Sets Me Free: Mary Hunt on Art, Expression, and Owning Her Voice
Two decades ago, an individual supported by Aspire of WNY, Mary Hunt, expressed her deep and personal connection to art in a poem that appeared in Aspire of WNY’s 2004 Literary Magazine. In her own words, she described how painting provided her with a sense of freedom...
Confidence Takes Root at Aspire of WNY’s Beautiful Blooms Garden!
Tucked away in a quiet corner of Aspire of WNY’s Jamestown Day Hab, something magical is blooming. The soft glow of hydroponic lights, the sound of shared laughter, and the scent of fresh basil fill the air, coming together to create a tranquil oasis where confidence...
Aspire of WNY Launches Into Trimania!
Aspire of WNY launched into Trimania, transforming the iconic Buffalo Arts Studio fundraiser into a cosmic spectacle! Trimania, a long-awaited celebration of the arts at the Tri-Main Building, made a triumphant return after a seven-year hiatus, and Aspire of WNY made...
Through Their Eyes: A Story of Love and Advocacy with Libby & Sebastian
As told by Libby Keller, Aspire of WNY Board Member and Mom to Sebastian with narrative introduction by Megan Rechin, Vice President of Communications & Growth Opportunities at Aspire of WNY For those of us moving through the world with ease, it's easy to overlook...
Owls, Doves, Eagles, and Peacocks: A Colorful Expression of Teamwork at Aspire of WNY
Aspire of WNY’s fiscal conference room has taken flight—literally. Once a blank space, it now bursts with color, texture, and meaning, thanks to a stunning new art installation created by Aspiring Artists from the agency’s iXpress Program! Four vibrant birds—an owl,...
Defying Limits: Sandy’s Journey with Cerebral Palsy
Sandy remembers the moment she took her first steps. She was eight years old, newly moved from Niagara Falls to the bright and flashy entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas. Before then, walking had been an impossibility. But something about that city—maybe the...
Jaxson’s Journey to Walk: A Story of Resilience and Love
Jaxson Bauer’s smile is hard to miss—it’s big, bright, and infectious. Paired with his signature fist bumps, he has a way of lighting up every room he enters, from his classroom at Aspire of WNY’s Center for Learning to the bowling alley on Tuesday nights, where he...
Aspire of WNY Staff Felt Lucky at the Employee Bingo Celebration!
B-I-N-G-O, and Spirit was his name-o! Aspire of WNY's Celebrations Committee welcomed staff, along with their family and friends, for a Sunday afternoon filled with some friendly competition at the Center for Learning on March 2, 2025. Guests came together for...