One of many steps taken to help create a more inclusive and accepting work environment here at Aspire of WNY is the new implicit bias workshops that are being offered to employees throughout the agency. These workshops aim to help employees be able to identify and...
Individuals at Aspire of WNY's 7 Community Drive location dressed to the nines to dance the day away at Prom on September 29th, 2023. The event involved colorful lights, fun decorations, fancy attire, and a DJ. Guests were able to take pictures in front of a prom...
At Aspire of WNY, we love to see the individuals we support and our amazing staff members go all out for holidays like Halloween! This year, Aspire of WNY had door decorating contests, costume reveals, and plenty of SPOOKY snacks to share. Please enjoy some of our...
Recently, Aspire of WNY was heartbroken to learn of the passing of one of the individuals that we have been honored to support, David Echevarria. The team at Aspire of WNY, along with David's family, have put together this page to honor the memory of David and...
Art, wine, and good times were had at Kleinhans’ Music Hall in Buffalo for Aspire of WNY’s annual Art and Wine fundraiser event on Friday, September 8th. The community came together to recognize the talents of several artists who participate in our iXpress Art...
Aspire of WNY is proud to have recently attended the thirty-fifth annual Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day ("DDDay") at the Niagara Falls Convention Center. This was the first time the conference had been held in person since 2019, making this an extra exciting...
To improve and innovate residential programming, Aspire of WNY has appointed Demetrius Brooks as Vice President of Residential Opportunities, effective June 26, 2023. In this role, Demetrius will oversee Aspire of WNY’s residential services division, developing and...
JULY 10, 2023, LAKEWOOD, NY | Aspire of WNY is proud and excited to host Art on the Lake, an event featuring artists’ works from Aspire of WNY’s iXpress program. iXpress is an art program for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Art on...
At Aspire of WNY, we live by creating and lead by innovating. Walk into any of our homes. Attend any of our events. Speak to our employees. Work with the individuals we support. Participate in our programs. In every moment, in every way, our agency seeks out...
AN ARTICLE FROM ASPIRE OF WNY'S 2022 IMPACT REPORT Hayley aspired to do more. Already a part-time employee at Paula’s Donuts and a licensed NYS driver, Hayley, with the support of her mom, joined Aspire of WNY’s Supported Volunteering and Lifestyle Enrichment...