A blazin' good time was had on Thursday, July 11th, when Aspire of WNY hosted its annual Cigar Gift Gathering at the Buffalo Club to help raise funds for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities supported by our agency. This event featured a...
The Busy Bees, the Rainbow Friends, and the Shining Stars marched centerstage on June 6th, proudly wearing their blue caps and gowns as they prepared to embrace bright futures ahead! This event marked the commencement ceremony for the 2024 class of the...
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...
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...
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...
Payroll has encountered several continuing errors that we would like to address. We want to remind everyone that daily punching in and out is the best way to be paid accurately. Entering time for employees is more likely to cause errors, which lead to paying them...
Are you looking for a fun way to support Aspire of WNY? Well, do we have one for you! Aspire of WNY's Helping Hands program, which assists families/individuals with disabilities in emergencies, is putting on its annual Chicken BBQ, and this year, they have a basket...
MARCH 21st, 2024 Agency-Wide Message: In the afternoon of April 8th, 2024, WNY will experience a total solar eclipse. This is where the moon will pass directly in front of the sun, blocking out all light, and for a few minutes, our region of the world will...
Andrew Zebrun III submitted this story from Aspire of WNY's Transportation Department. Thank you for sharing your story, Andrew! In honor of Black History Month, I'd like everyone to know just how important Buffalo, NY, has been in the struggle for Civil Rights. A...
As an In-Home Support Respite Specialist with Aspire of WNY, Jennifer Rockenstein has realized that we can't take simple communication moments for granted as we go through the developmental stages of speaking. Every month, Jennifer provides ten hours of respite with...