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Sheri Ellis Celebrates 18 Years with Aspire of WNY!
In July 2024, Sheri Ellis will celebrate an exciting milestone—18 years with Aspire of WNY!! As a Data Management Specialist, Sheri’s role extends beyond managing data; her contributions and impact have touched the hearts of many here at our agency. Sheri began...
Frat House, or Aspire of WNY Home? Introducing High Park!
Frat house, or Aspire of WNY home? Seven years ago, the Buffalo News published a segment featuring a group of guys who receive services from Aspire of WNY living together in a shared house. Fast-forward to today, and the same group of guys still enjoy life in...
WOW!! Aspire of WNY Honors 2024 World of Work (WOW) Program Graduates!
Celebrating new skills and endless possibilities, high school students supported by Aspire of WNY who are enrolled in the World of Work (WOW) program gathered at Ilio DiPaolo’s Restaurant and Banquet Facility on the morning of June 6th to celebrate their graduation....
Employee Spotlight: Meet Beth Hopkins, a Dedicated Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Aspire of WNY!
At Aspire of WNY, our Supported Volunteering and Lifestyle Enrichment (SVLE) program plays a key role in our mission to help support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to realize their full potential and live as independently as possible by...
Aspire of WNY President Renee Filip Named as a 2024 Woman of Distinction by Assemblymember Karen McMahon
We are thrilled to announce that Assemblymember Karen McMahon and her office selected Renee Filip, President and CEO at Aspire of WNY, as a 2024 Woman of Distinction Award winner. This award honors Renee's outstanding leadership and dedication to supporting...
Vinny’s Victory Dance: Individual Supported by Aspire of WNY Reacts to Winning a Jamestown Tarp Skunks Raffle Basket!
Check out this video of Vinny, an individual supported by Aspire of WNY, as he discovers he's the winner of the Jamestown Tarp Skunks raffle basket. His joyful reaction and happy dance will brighten your day! Congrats, Vinny! [video width="640" height="480"...
Newfound Independence for Two Aspire of WNY Participants…and They’re Loving It!
Aspire of WNY's Self-Directed Services is excited to highlight an amazing story of one family's move to independence. Giuliana and Erin Pachioli have been participants with self-direction since 2015. Their goal, along with their family, is to live as independently as...
Why did Aspire of WNY Host a Chicken BBQ? To make an IMPACT!
On Thursday, May 9th, Aspire of WNY hosted its annual Drive-Thru Chicken BBQ at its Chautauqua County headquarters at 140 Mall Blvd. in Jamestown. The event featured delicious chicken dinners prepared by Weidner’s BBQ. The $4,000+ in proceeds from this event benefited...
Transition Times- Spring 2024 Edition
The Quality Partnership on Transition (QPT) at Aspire of WNY, formerly known as the Student Adult Life Transition Services (SALTS) Committee, seeks to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) during the pivotal transitions they may...
Supporting Life Transitions with Aspire of WNY’s Quality Partnership on Transition
What is Quality Partnership on Transition (QPT), and how did it start? QPT, formerly known as the Student Adult Life Transition Services (SALTS) Committee, is one of the longest-standing committees at Aspire of WNY. The committee was initiated to support...