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Repurposing & Research, That’s What’s Up at Aspire of WNY’s iXpress Studio!
Aspire of WNY's Lakewood, NY, iXpress studio is known for many incredible works of art, fun times, and now, repurposing many donated items they receive. The most recent repurposed project was a huge, old "starving artist" canvas that had become damaged. It was...
Spirit of Giving 2023 Wrap Up & Thank You!
Spreading the Holiday Spirit to 160+ WNY Community Members It goes without saying that the donations, time, effort, and thought given to the individuals supported through Aspire of WNY’s 2023 Spirit of Giving Program have contributed in priceless and infinite ways to...
Behind the Scenes: Agency Outreach and Central Intake at Aspire of WNY
Having Fun While Connecting the People We Support with the Resources They Need--Meet AOCI! Here at Aspire of WNY, each employee works in a collaborative process that ensures we can provide the best support possible to the 3,500+ individuals with intellectual and...
Pause for a Cause: Martin Luther King Jr. Day & Holocaust Remembrance Day
Aspire of WNY's Quality Partnership on Diversity & Inclusion (QPDI) takes time to identify key dates throughout the year where we can all spend a moment, or more, pausing and reflecting on their meaning and impact across people, communities, and the world. In...
Four Years of Food & Friendship Leads Us to Try Justin’s Amigo Pie!
After this special story, you may be left drooling over this delicious culinary dish! Meet Justin -- an individual supported through Aspire of WNY's Community & Independent Living Support (CILS) team. With the support of the team, Justin has been cooking for about...
Employee Spotlight: Aspire of WNY Transportation Driver by Day, Captain Dave by Night
Aspire of WNY driver, sports podcaster, and longtime member of the Bills Mafia, Dave Kaprosch wears many hats (and maybe even a cape.). Beginning his tenure at our agency in 2021, Dave filled the role of a respite transportation driver after his retirement from his...
Aspire of WNY Celebrates B.R.I.D.G.E.S Program Graduation Ceremonies
Tassels were turned on November 14th and 15th, as Aspire of WNY held graduation ceremonies to help recognize the graduates of the B.R.I.D.G.E.S. 1.0 and 2.0 programs at the agency’s Training Academy. B.R.I.D.G.E.S. (Bridging Relationships, Integration, Dreams, Goals,...
Implicit Bias Workshops at Aspire of WNY
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...
Twirls and Tuxedos: Dancing the Day Away at Aspire of WNY’s Prom
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...
A BOO-tiful Halloween with Individuals and Staff at Aspire of WNY!
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...
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