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 backdrop, request all their favorite songs to hear on the dance floor, and enjoy pizza, snacks, and refreshments while mingling with friends and dates.

All participants were given the opportunity to pick out outfits to wear for the event on the Tuesday prior to the Prom. The agency asked for clothing donations, including suits, ties, and gowns, via e-mail and Facebook groups. These donations were then laid out in the multi-purpose room of 7 Community Drive, and individuals had the opportunity to sort through the donations to pick out the perfect Prom outfit. Many of the outfits worn were generously donated by Kenmore Apartments.

The prom started at around 10 AM and went into the afternoon, but many individuals arrived earlier to get their hair, nails, and makeup done in their favorite colors and styles before the big day actually began. “This is the first time I’ve dressed up in a long time, in years. Everybody is dressed up,” explains Lori, an individual who receives services through Aspire of WNY.

“We just wanted to do something nice for everybody. We had a big donation of suits and prom dresses, so we decided to do it up. The best part is seeing everybody smile; they’re excited. Their eyes light up, and you can just tell how excited they are,” explains Shay Kelly, Direct Support Professional at Aspire of WNY.

“It was a really special day, especially because many of the individuals may have not been able to experience prom when they were younger. This event gave many of the individuals something different to look forward to this September,” says June Grubbs, Resource Facilitator at Aspire of WNY.

Events like this are vital to Aspire of WNY’s mission of helping individuals actualize their dreams and live to their own highest levels of independence and are only made possible through the support of the entire Aspire of WNY community. We believe that everything we do is an opportunity to have a positive, meaningful, and lasting impact on our partners – the people we support and their personal support systems, employees, other care agencies, and our community.

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 favorite photos from the 2023 Halloween celebrations at Aspire of WNY.

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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 his legacy. 

Since 2021, David resided at Aspire of WNY’s Park Lane IRA. He loved going to the movies, listening to music, hanging out with his peers, spending time with his family, and was a huge Buffalo Bills fan. David was truly a special person who was always in good spirits when you saw him and always smiling. 

A special donation page has been set up for David, where donations to Aspire of WNY can be made in his honor:

DONATE IN DAVID’S MEMORY HERE

David, you will always be in our hearts. Thank you for blessing us with a glimpse into your joy, love, and laughter.

Here is a link to David’s obituary: https://www.post-journal.com/obituaries/2023/09/david-m-echevarria/

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 maintaining residential sites and programs while adhering to established guidelines and regulatory bodies. Demetrius will also focus on collaboration with cross-divisional resources and creating policies and processes built for the betterment of the people receiving services from Aspire of WNY and for the employees and team members who provide that support.

“This is a vital role as we are always looking to improve the services that we offer to our community, and we know that Demetrius’ vast knowledge within the world of residential services for people with developmental disabilities makes him the perfect candidate,” explains Renee Filip, President & CEO of the agency.

Demetrius is a past team member at Aspire of WNY, previously holding the position of Associate Director of Residential Opportunities. He returns to the agency with experiences as a direct support professional at Autism Services and Director of Residential Services at The Arc of Erie County. Demetrius holds a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice from SUNY College at Buffalo.

“I’m extremely excited to take on this new role within the agency and to continue my work here at Aspire of WNY. I look forward to being at the forefront of the growth and innovation within our agency,” said Demetrius. “With over a decade of experience in the field, as well as a strong sense of commitment to serving the individuals that we work with, Demetrius’s position on our leadership team is extremely well deserved,” explains Christa Cutrona, Chief Operating Officer at Aspire of WNY.

Congratulations to Demetrius for taking on this position! We look forward to the future of Aspire of WNY with Demetrius as Vice President of Residential Opportunities.

ABOUT ASPIRE OF WNY: At Aspire of WNY, we are driven by the core belief that children and adults with developmental disabilities have the right to realize their full potential and live as independently as possible. Aspire of WNY compassionately and relentlessly works toward facilitating this end. Our total commitment is to the development of innovative, individualized programs. We continually strive for the integration of the developmentally disabled within the WNY community. Aspire of WNY is proud to provide full-service solutions to the populations we serve, making Aspire of WNY the leading agency of its kind and a true asset to the Western New York Community. Aspire of WNY is celebrating its 76th year of supporting 3,000+ individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the WNY area. Aspire of WNY is a large employer with 1,500+ associates.

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 the Lake will occur at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel on July 13^th, 2023, from 5 – 7 PM. The event is free for attendees, and all are welcome to attend. Light hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served.

“All year, the artists work to prepare for Art on the Lake,” says Terry Lair, Art Facilitator for Aspire of WNY’s iXpress program. “Their pieces are so beautiful, and they are excited to show them off.”

Framed art pieces will be available for purchase, and every attendee can participate in a raffle to win one of the framed pieces.

“Art is the perfect medium for expression and communication,” says Amy Holdnack, Coordinator of Aspire of WNY’s Day Services and iXpress program. “The individuals we support are proud of their accomplishments and look forward to welcoming the Chautauqua community to see their finished art.”

Art on the Lake is part of a few events that build up to iXpress’s annual event called Art & Wine, held in Buffalo, NY, at Kleinhan’s.

ABOUT ASPIRE OF WNY: At Aspire of WNY, we are driven by the core belief that children and adults with developmental disabilities have the right to realize their full potential and live as independently as possible. Aspire of WNY compassionately and relentlessly works toward facilitating this end.

Our total commitment is to develop innovative, individualized programs, continually integrating the developmentally disabled within the community, and providing full-service solutions to the populations it serves, making Aspire of WNY the leading agency of its kind and a true asset to the Western New York Community.

Aspire of WNY is celebrating its 76^th year of supporting 3,000+ individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the WNY area. Aspire of WNY is a large employer with 1,500+ associates.

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 innovation. And 2022 was a year propelled by new, creative thinking from across the organization. Since joining Aspire of WNY in late 2019, much of my experience at the agency has been through the lens of a global pandemic. Now, with the return to normalcy, we are excited to embrace the theme of innovation once again.

On September 19, 2022, the agency celebrated 75 years of serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the WNY area. Our 75th Anniversary Gala saw community partners, team members, and individuals dance the night away, celebrating all that has come before us and all that lies ahead. In this report, you will see the brilliant work of all who call Aspire of WNY home. Please join me in admiring their creations and innovations. Cheers to the next 75 years! Thank you, and be well,

Renee A. Filip
President & CEO
Aspire of WNY

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A PDF OF OUR ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT

Or, use the links below to access the web version of the articles from our report.

1. CHEERS to 75 Years | A year-long celebration for Aspire of WNY
2. INNOVATION THAT MAKES AN IMPACT | Launching the Training Academy gives everyone a hands-on learning experience
3. WELCOME BIRDS & FAIRIES | iXpress program participants took their creativity out into the community
4. DIGITAL BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION | Aspire of WNY embraces technological innovation through the development of Power Apps
5. INNOVATION THROUGH COLLABORATION | Residential Opportunities reevaluates workflows to create consistent support for individuals across the agency
6. INNOVATIVE SUPPORT & SELF-ADVOCACY | The power of self-advocacy helped Aspire of WNY find one of our newest Direct Support Professionals!

IN MEMORIAM | Remembering those we lost in 2022
JAMES DUX
JACQUELINE HASTINGS
KATIE KORZENIEWSKI
DANIEL KRZYZANOWSKI
JAMES MARTONE
ALYSSA PANFIL
BRIE RITENBURG
MATTHEW WITMER

FINANCIALS | Prepared by Jen Ball, Chief Financial Officer at Aspire of WNY

Contributing Efforts

CREATIVE DIRECTOR & EDITOR
Megan A. Rechin, VP of Communications & Growth Opportunities

EDITORIAL & DESIGN ADVISORY MEMBERS
Renee A. Filip, President & CEO
Peggie Giambra, Executive Assistant to the President & CEO

READERS
Jenna Astridge, Director of Agency Outreach & Central Intake
Shana Caldarella, Special Events & Social Media Coordinator
Tracy Flagella, Intake & Outreach Coordinator
Kelly Blake, Intake & Outreach Associate
Kelsey Travers, Intake & Outreach Associate

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Megan A. Rechin, VP of Communications & Growth Opportunities
Carly Trombetto, Co-Op Supervisor
Alicia Howard, Day Services Opportunities Facilitator

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 (SVLE) program. Initially, Hayley was shy. Her support team knew she had a wealth of practical skills, but she needed some coaxing to come out of her shell and show off her social skills and confidence. The SVLE team happened to be the right people for the job!

Every Tuesday, Hayley joined the Self-Advocacy group, where she could meet with like-minded individuals. At first, Hayley told her mom the group wasn’t for her. But, with encouragement from her mom, and Liane Agro, Aspire of WNY’s Coordinator of Day Service Opportunities, she decided to give it a shot and ultimately completed eight classes from the Self-Advocacy Association of NYS (SANYS U).

During the coursework, Hayley began to open up. She made new friends and shared her hopes and dreams for the future. One of her proudest accomplishments was creating a “hangman” game for her final presentation in preparation for graduation. She presented the game to a room full of people, something she would have never done before the program.

With her newfound confidence, Hayley expressed the desire to do more, realizing she had possibly outgrown her part-time job at Paula’s Donuts. Through innovation and collaboration, the Aspire of WNY Human Resources and Day Habilitation teams created a position for Hayley right here at the agency! Hayley applied through the website, secured an interview, and was eventually hired as a relief Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Brock Day Hab, one of Aspire of WNY’s Day Habilitation Program locations. On top of that, Hayley went through orientation and passed an intensive test, known as SCIP-R, with minimal help!

Success stories like Hayley’s are only possible due to the innovative collaboration between the divisions at Aspire of WNY. The willingness of all teams to create a good fit for those we support is critical to their aspiration of living as independently as possible and realizing their full potential.

AN ARTICLE FROM ASPIRE OF WNY’S 2022 IMPACT REPORT

Consistency, collaboration, and innovation always come to mind in Aspire of WNY’s Residential Opportunities Division. In 2022, the Residential Team set out to develop a training curriculum to train managers and Direct Support Professionals within the division to better support the individuals residing in Aspire of WNY group homes.

For years, the training documents within the agency have provided a foundation for consistent support. However, the Residential Team noticed an opportunity to fine-tune the training collateral. To begin, they established a work group focusing on reviewing and correcting the training documents, compiling information, and organizing all of the information on SharePoint, the agency’s central information system. Having one location to house all of the information provides consistent access to training and an on-demand updated system so all documents can be as accurate as possible at any given moment.

After the SharePoint location was determined and all documents were updated and uploaded, the Residential Team implemented a new agenda format for Staff Meetings. This unique agenda style allows the Team Coordinators (TCs) to access the agenda in SharePoint, add their initiatives and questions, and have it reviewed by managers at any time. Then, the team reviews the information monthly and can work from any site to provide updates to the materials.

The Residential Team also recognized a need for consistent training of new Team Coordinators when they joined the team. Aspire of WNY’s leadership team took this idea and created a team of trainers, collaborating with leaders in Quality Assurance and Human Resources, to create a new training model designed to train TCs in the Residential Division.

The next part of this innovative process? The creation of “Sister PODs!” These “pods” allow two Program Coordinators (PCs) to meet monthly with their site managers and create closer working relationships among PCs and TCs within Residential. The teams/PODs rotate each month. This increases the understanding and knowledge across the team, fostering more intimate relationships with peers and creating an environment in which best practices can be shared and new ideas can be generated.

Above all, recognizing areas to improve and innovating new and collaborative ideas will lead the agency to better support all individuals living in the residences supported by Aspire of WNY.

AN ARTICLE FROM ASPIRE OF WNY’S 2022 IMPACT REPORT

At Aspire of WNY, the art of connecting to the community in the summer of 2022 came down to art itself! The agency’s Co-Op/iXpress program, operating out of Aspire of WNY’s TriMain location, had the opportunity to work with TriMain’s Community People’s Park, located on Main Street in Buffalo.

The individuals we support were tasked with the creation of an outdoor art exhibit that would benefit the local community, along with providing a beautiful space to invite nature to coexist in the city.

Group members had the vision to build an immersive exhibit where art and bird lovers alike could visit People’s Park and enjoy some of the most unique bird and fairy houses anyone has ever seen!

Each participant worked on bringing their ideas to life and allowing their personality to shine. Some birdhouses were simple, a minimalistic take with just a touch of color. Others were super fun for the maximalist birds and fairies to enjoy. The possibilities were as endless as imagination itself.

With the final birdhouse hung in People’s Park, the exhibit and outdoor reception were set in motion. Between the artists, families, and local community members, the individuals were able to present their exhibit to a crowd of exuberant fans, all of whom were excited to enjoy the park with other community members, birds, and fairies alike.

Coming up next? The second exhibit with a focus on hot air balloons called: “Up, Up and Away!”

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AN ARTICLE FROM ASPIRE OF WNY’S 2022 IMPACT REPORT

When astronauts prepare to enter space, they spend months at the bottom of a pool. Why? Because water creates an antigravitational effect that simulates the space experience. On Earth, astronauts can learn how to make repairs, cook breakfast, and work together in an environment close to what they will experience after blast off.

At Aspire of WNY, we’re doing the same thing. Welcome to the Training Academy.

In a small, unobtrusive building set behind Aspire of WNY’s Getzville headquarters, real-life situations and in-person training are taking place to prepare team members who support individuals with disabilities.“This home used to be utilized for respite services, but it was shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Carrie Spence, Vice President of Community & Independent Living Supports (CILS). “We knew there was a way we could repurpose the space and do something innovative.”

Around the same time, Toni Sullivan, Director of Vocational Services and Adaptive Community Living at Aspire of WNY, saw a need for individuals to have professional outfits when going on job interviews. But there was no inventory of items for them to select from, nor was there a way to customize clothing to fit everyone’s individual bodies, depending on their needs.

Simultaneously, the Human Resources and Workforce Training & Development teams were looking for a way to bring new staff back to in-person training.

“We started to notice that new staff members needed help learning tasks like cooking and cleaning,” said Melissa Roth, Chief Human Resources Officer. “We can’t take for granted that people are coming to us with these skills; it is our responsibility to train them, not only to cook and clean, but also in every skill needed to support the individuals we serve.”

As conversations bubbled up, a common a theme emerged: an in-person space where new hires, individuals, and staff could come together and learn in an environment that mirrored the real-life situations they would encounter on the job, in the community, or during the workday. And the Training Academy was born.

Now, the former respite (support) home is the setting for hands-on training, a community closet for ADAPT Fashions!, and headquarters for Aspire of WNY’s new Community BRIDGES program, where individuals take their social and vocational skills to the next level, becoming more and more independent with every day of participation.

ADAPT Fashions! where individuals can come and select professional outfits as they venture to job interviews, are open every other Friday and is managed by Jenna and Brandi, two individuals
supported by Aspire of WNY’s Community-Based Prevocational Services. Jennifer Young, their support staff, assists them in helping pick out outfits for customers, managing inventory, and helping get custom tailoring done, if required, for garments to fit correctly.

“We love helping people look their best,” said Brandi. “If someone loves an outfit, we cheer them on. If they need our help to look the best, we get them to feel confident in their new clothes. It is awesome.” 

Jennifer Young, a Senior Employment Specialist at Aspire of WNY, works with Brandi to help support her career goals and personal dreams. “Both Jenna and Brandi work together to manage the ADAPT Fashions! Store, just like any other store. Their work experience applies to any other retailer in our community and shows the amazing skills that can be learned in the right environment.”

Today, the Training Academy is operating in full force. New staff work in situations that may happen when they enter group homes or day habilitation environments.

“We have a “what’s wrong with this room?” test where we place items in the wrong area on purpose to help the team learn to identify the correct way to keep spaces safe and comfortable for the individuals we support,” said Melissa Roth.

In 2022, at the Cerebral Palsy Associations of NY State (CP State) the conference, the Training Academy and Aspire of WNY won the Innovation Award. “The recognition by our peers and CP State cement in our mind that the Training Academy is one stepping stone in our innovative future of supporting individuals with disabilities,” said Renee Filip, President & CEO of Aspire of WNY. “Getting new staff and individuals into a working environment that exemplifies real-life scenarios makes our team that much better. And it provides wonderful opportunities for skills and collaboration across the agency. I couldn’t be prouder of the team!”

“The Training Academy is the epitome of innovation. We had the idea, created the vision, and put it into action. We’re doing the work where the work will happen. And that is so important,” said Toni Sullivan.

The Training Academy continues to tweak and improve its function within the agency. It looks forward to hosting an open house shortly—welcoming the community to see the innovative environment firsthand. And, of course, if NASA wants to come and take some notes, we’re happy to let them know what Aspire of WNY is up to.

AN ARTICLE FROM ASPIRE OF WNY’S 2022 IMPACT REPORT

Aspire of WNY supports over 3,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each person, the people who support them, and the agency’s administration team require hundreds of thousands of data points to accurately track everything across our footprint.

That’s where Tom Matyas and Lisa Murdock come in. In November 2020, Tom Matyas was hired to fill the Records Coordinator/Power Apps Developer position on Aspire of WNY’s Quality Assurance & Compliance (QA) team. This was during the height of the pandemic, and providers were required to report COVID-19 events to the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Tom entered these events into the OPWDD Incident Report and Management Application (IRMA) dashboard.

After understanding the full scope of this work, Tom took the initiative to create a Microsoft Power App for COVID-19 reporting. This app resulted in efficiencies for both the end user and the agency. The app was mobile-friendly, making it easier to complete and submit, and the automation that Tom built into the app auto-populated the COVID-19 tracking sheet when the app was submitted.

This led to an explosion of apps and dashboards being created that have simplified work tasks throughout Aspire of WNY and has provided an opportunity for that information to be analyzed in ways previously not seen at the agency.

Since then, Lisa Murdock has joined Aspire of WNY’s App Developer Team as a Senior IT Project Manager, and numerous other employees have collaborated with Lisa and Tom on Aspire of WNY’s journey toward Business Intelligence (BI) and Digital Business Transformation (DBT). BI and DBT are heavily represented in our strategic plan, The Moss Project, and will be part of our daily operations in the future.

With significant innovative steps in Business Intelligence, our ability to provide efficient and personalized services to the individuals we support continues to be a reality.

APRIL 6, 2023, GETZVILLE, NY | In an effort to strategize compliance, quality, and technology, Aspire of WNY has promoted Bob Pettit to Executive Vice President of Regulatory Compliance and Technology (EVP), effective March 6, 2023. The position and promotion were conceived by Aspire of WNY’s current leadership team, including Renee A. Filip (President & CEO), Jen Ball (CFO), and Melissa Roth (CHRO). In dealing with the current environment of information technology and compliance, they thought it best to have an overarching leader to connect both sides of the agency. In this role, Bob will oversee the alignment of the Information Technology and Quality and Compliance divisions at Aspire of WNY.

“The people we support are our number one priority. And the data, systems, and infrastructure we control to help support them is critical from an IT standpoint and a compliance standpoint,” said Renee. “Bob’s experience, exceptional work, and commitment to the people we support from every angle showed us he is the right person to bring together these two divisions.”

Bob has been a valuable member of the Aspire of WNY team for over 20 years. He began working at Aspire of WNY in 2001 as a Team Coordinator for one of Aspire of WNY’s group homes. He has also served as a Residential Program Coordinator, Compliance Coordinator, and most recently the Vice President of Quality and Compliance. In his position as VP of Quality and Compliance, Bob provided oversight to incident management, internal reviews, compliance investigations and audits, the behavior rights and individual consent committees, and records retention. He has also been leading the agency-wide strategic plan goal of digitizing processes and creating various dashboards that will house data to drive quality initiatives, enhance regulatory compliance, and increase customer satisfaction. Bob holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Administration.

“The merging of quality, compliance, and technology under the oversight of one leader is an example of the progressive approach to agency operations by the Aspire of WNY leadership team. I am incredibly excited to have been chosen for this position and look forward to continuing to work with all stakeholders within and outside of the agency,” said Bob.

Congratulations to Bob on his promotion! We are excited to see the future of Aspire of WNY with Bob in the EVP of Regulatory Compliance and Technology role.

ABOUT ASPIRE OF WNY: At Aspire of WNY, we are driven by the core belief that children and adults with developmental disabilities have the right to realize their full potential and live as independently as possible. Aspire of WNY compassionately and relentlessly works toward facilitating this end.

Our total commitment is to the development of innovative, individualized programs. We continually strive for the integration of the developmentally disabled within the WNY community. Aspire of WNY is proud to provide full-service solutions to the populations we serve, making Aspire of WNY the leading agency of its kind and a true asset to the Western New York Community.

Aspire of WNY is celebrating their 76^th year of supporting 3,000+ individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the WNY area. Aspire of WNY is a large employer with 1,500+ associates.

With nearly 300 people, curling, ice skating, fun, and prizes, the City of Good Neighbors came out to support the 2023 Winterval event for Aspire of WNY. 

A huge thank you to our sponsors: Independent Health, Toshiba, Parkview Health Services, NCAComp, and WB Mason. We couldn’t have put on the event without you! 

With sponsorships, ticket sales, and event raffles, we were able to raise over $8,000 for individuals with disabilities in WNY. 

Take a look through our photo gallery to see the frosty fun that was had at Winterval 2023. For all of the event photos, click here.

We hope to see you there next year!

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 to provide scope to the Spirit of Giving, we are proud to have supported 67 individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families, totaling 175+ people.

On top of all the donated gifts that were received, a total of $8,934.32 was raised in support of the 2022 Spirit of Giving program. Additionally, $625 was donated in gift cards.

We can’t begin to say enough thanks for the generosity, support, and community we felt during the 2022 Spirit of Giving. Individuals, some pictured above, and their families wanted to pass along their heartfelt thank you. Without you, these families would not have had the holiday they deserve.

To download this recap as a PDF, click here!

To donate to Spirit of Giving, click here!

The Spirit of Giving Story

For over 25 years, Aspire of WNY has been making the holiday wishes of those we support come true through our Giving Tree Program. Through much consideration, the program was rebranded as Spirit of Giving in 2021.

Every year, during the holiday season, we call on our community to help us identify the individuals and families supported by Aspire of WNY, living in the community, that would otherwise not be able to provide a holiday for themselves or their families (we support everyone living in the household of the supported individual).

Over the years, Spirit of Giving has grown, and recently we extended the eligibility for this program to individuals receiving OPWDD services in WNY and their families who applied for support but did not receive a service from Aspire of WNY.

All gifts are shopped for and/or supported by generous friends inside and outside of Aspire of WNY.

365 Days of the Spirit of Giving

Although the holiday season is the main focus for our Spirit of Giving program, the planning, fundraising, communication, and orchestration of the event is strategized and executed all year round. Our formal giving season begins in October, however, we ask that, if you are able, to consider supporting Spirit of Giving ahead of the end of the year so we can better budget for the hundreds of people we support.

Thank you in advance for your continued support of Spirit of Giving! We couldn’t do it without you!

To donate to Spirit of Giving, click here!