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Transition Times Winter Edition 2023
Aspire of WNY would like to present the winter edition of Transition Times. To read the newsletter, click here to download the PDF. Any questions? Please reach out to intake@aspirewny.org
Aspire of WNY’s Spirit of Giving Program Helps Support 175+ People During the 2022 Holiday Season
It goes without saying that the donations, time, effort, and thought given to the individuals supported through Aspire of WNY’s 2022 Spirit of Giving Program have contributed in priceless and infinite ways to families across Erie and Chautauqua counties. In an effort...
Aspire of WNY Promotes Martha Farewell to Newly Created Executive Vice President of Service Operations
In an effort to strategize service operations, bring new and innovative programming to the WNY community, and realize potential within the agency, Aspire of WNY has promoted Martha Farewell to Executive Vice President of Service Operations (EVP), effective January...
Aspire of WNY Searches for New Chief Operating Officer as Current COO Departs and Becomes Director with New York State’s Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)
JANUARY 20th, 2023, GETZVILLE, NY | The Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Aspire of WNY, Maria Torgalski, has submitted her resignation to Aspire of WNY’s President and CEO, Renee Filip. Maria was offered an opportunity with New York State’s Office for People with...
Be the ONE in Our 76th! Make an IMPACT at Aspire of WNY
Aspire of WNY is proud to serve all of WNY, including Erie and Chautauqua counties. Because of this, we asked ourselves, what connects us all as a community? The answer, beyond compassion and caring for our beloved community, is right at the start of all of our phone...
WNY Woodturners + Aspire of WNY | A Valued Partnership for the Individuals We Support
Want to make an IMPACT? Donate today! The partnership between the WNY Woodturners and Aspire of WNY is so important to us and the children we support. The Woodturners is a members group who donates their time and material throughout the year to make bowls, tops, toys,...
Aspire of WNY Celebrates 75th Anniversary with a Swingin’ Good Time at Gala
Want to make an IMPACT? Donate today! Diamonds, glitter, elegance, old world fashion, and over $100,000 raised to support individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities at Aspire of WNY. Yes to all of this and more at the 75th Diamond Anniversary Gala...
Aspire of WNY Wins Innovation Award and More at Cerebral Palsy (CP) State Conference
Want to make an IMPACT? Donate today! As autumn reached it's peak in upstate New York, the Aspire of WNY team was attending the CP State Conference on October 24th, 25th, and 26th in Saratoga Springs, NY. On the first day of the conference, Commissioner of the Office...
ADAPT Fashion interns, Brandi and Jenna, recently helped client, Ramon, pick out professional attire for an upcoming Job Fair!
Want to make an IMPACT? Donate today! Aspire’s Adult Development and Professional Training (ADAPT) Fashion is a boutique clothing closet located at the Aspire Training Academy which offers community based prevocational services while provides professional attire to...
Aspire of WNY Nominates the Admiral Room for the 2022 National Disability Employment Awareness Month Recognition (NDEAM) Awards
Want to make an IMPACT? Donate today! When Aspire of WNY went out looking for community partners in WNY, The Admiral Room, located in the historic Marin building on Main Street in Buffalo, stepped up. But did you know that this partnership did not start with the...