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Celebration of Life: Long-Time Team Member Richard Smith Remembered

Celebration of Life: Long-Time Team Member Richard Smith Remembered

Richard was many things: a birdwatcher, a music lover, a family member, a friend, a bandmate, and a long-time Aspire of WNY employee. For 40 years, Richard Smith was a staple at the Oxford group home, knowing the routines, the residents, and daily life inside and out....

Love Beyond Limits: Kristy and Matt’s Story

Love Beyond Limits: Kristy and Matt’s Story

In the halls of 7 Community Drive in Cheektowaga, NY, love is in the air. It's the kind of love we all want—an inescapable deep connection where two souls mix and every ounce of life is drenched in joy. Or at least it should be. But for people with disabilities,...

Icy Delights at Winterval 2025!

Icy Delights at Winterval 2025!

Buffalo may be extra cold this winter, but Aspire of WNY knows how to heat things up with our annual Winterval celebration at Buffalo RiverWorks! With ice skating, curling, a basket raffle, a delicious dinner buffet, and inclusive activities, there’s something for...

For Billy: Why I Support Aspire of WNY Today and Every Day!

For Billy: Why I Support Aspire of WNY Today and Every Day!

Written by Eileen Nosek, mother of Billy Nosek, and Aspire of WNY Board Member:   I want to share a story and a cause near and dear to my heart on this Giving Tuesday...   I know that many of you are aware that my son, William (“Billy”), benefits from the...

Barry & Debbie Need Your Support. Can you help?

Barry & Debbie Need Your Support. Can you help?

Meet Barry. He's a brother who wants the best for his sister, Debbie. Debbie lives in one of Aspire of WNY's residential homes. She has a learning disability, but that hasn't stopped her from becoming the "Queen of the house," as everyone affectionately calls her. ...

Spooktacular Halloween Festivities with Aspire of WNY

Spooktacular Halloween Festivities with Aspire of WNY

From the Trunk or Treat event in Lakewood to the Center for Learning’s (CFL’s) costume contest, to the Celebrations Committee’s door & pumpkin decorating contest, to dress up galore in Residential Opportunities, there’s no doubt about it that our agency LOVES...