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37 Years of Making an IMPACT: Happy Retirement Nancy!
Happy Retirement to Nancy Kong! Nancy is a resident of an Aspire of WNY group home, as well as our agency’s newest retiree! Nancy’s career with the agency began back in 1987 when she joined as an Administrative Assistant at the Center for Learning (CFL.) In Nancy’s...
Aspiring Allstars Hit it Out of the Park at the Terry F. Ritsau Industrial Memorial Softball Tournament!
Aspire of WNY employees from the Southern Tier hit it out of the park at the Terry F. Ristau Industrial Memorial Softball Tournament in Warren, Pennsylvania on August 16th. The event was a vibrant afternoon of barbecue, softball, and team building, bringing together...
Sipping, Savoring, and Supporting the iXpress Program at Aspire of WNY’s 2024 Art and Wine Celebration!
Community members unveiled their support for Aspire of WNY’s iXpress Art Program on Friday, September 13th, at Aspire of WNY’s annual Art and Wine Celebration at Kleinhan’s Music Hall in Buffalo. This year, there was an elegant twist—A masquerade theme! Guests came...
Rising to the Challenge: Aspire of WNY Employees Excel in SUNY JCC’s Direct Support Professional Program
Aspire of WNY is proud to highlight Nicole Smith, Crystal Todd, Vanessa Morse and Suzanne Stone for being among the first of our employees to complete a semester in the Direct Support Professional (DSP) program at SUNY Jamestown Community College (JCC). Earlier...
Blossoming Partnerships: Cummins Engine Volunteers Help Transform Aspire of WNY’s Beautiful Blooms Garden!
On Friday, August 16th, volunteers from Cummins Engine joined participants and staff at Aspire of WNY’s Group Day Habilitation Program at Mall Boulevard in the Southern Tier for some gardening fun! Our agency was honored to accept a grant from Cummins Engine to...
Community Partner Spotlight: Parkview Health Services!
Meet Parkview Health Services, a sponsor and community partner of Aspire of WNY. Parkview has helped to support the access and adherence of behavioral health medications across WNY for over 35 years and has worked alongside Aspire of WNY for over 20, describing...
20+ Years of Making an IMPACT: Aspire of WNY Celebrates Mark Mesi!
Aspire of WNY is proud to congratulate Mark Mesi as he embarks on a new chapter: Retirement! Throughout Mark’s time with our agency, he has served in various roles including Team Coordinator, Service Coordinator, and most notably, as Adaptive Projects Specialist...
Pens, Pencils, and Potential: Aspire of WNY Participates in the Equipping for Success School Supply Drive!
Pens, pencils, and potential galore! As students begin gearing up for the new school year ahead, Aspire of WNY is proud to announce its 3rd year of participation in the Equipping for Success School Supply Drive, hosted by Agents for Advocacy! Agents for Advocacy, a...
The Art of Advocacy: Making an IMPACT One Wristband at a Time!
(from left to right) Joyce, Max, and Craig. Meet...
Spotlight Amanda Marlinski: Creating Art and Empowering Individuals at Aspire of WNY
Aspire of WNY art facilitator Amanda Marlinski is a shining example of dedication in the art field. Her journey, which began over 17 years ago with a bachelor’s in art and a minor in art therapy, has led her to the iXpress program at Aspire of WNY. Here, she serves as...