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Touching Bases Softball League for Adults with Disabilities is a HOME RUN at Aspire of WNY
There's nothing that says summer like hotdogs, sunshine, and softball! The team at Aspire of WNY is proud to be a supporter and partner of the Touching Bases Softball League, a co-ed softball league made up of amazing adults with a wide variety of "disABILITIES." Many...
Aspire of WNY Promotes Bob Pettit to Executive Vice President of Regulatory Compliance & Technology
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...
Pierogis? That’s Right! Aspire of WNY’s First Annual Pierogi Masterclass Raised $3,000+ for Individuals with Disabilities!
As we're counting down the days until Dyngus Day, Aspire of WNY is excited to share that our first annual Pierogi Masterclass event at Sto Lat Bar was a huge success, raising over $3,000 for Aspire of WNY programming for individuals with intellectual and/or...
Frosty Fun at Winterval 2023
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...
Transition Times Winter Edition 2023
Aspire of WNY would like to present the winter edition of Transition Times. To read the newsletter, click here to download the PDF. Any questions? Please reach out to intake@aspirewny.org
Aspire of WNY’s Spirit of Giving Program Helps Support 175+ People During the 2022 Holiday Season
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...
Aspire of WNY Promotes Martha Farewell to Newly Created Executive Vice President of Service Operations
In an effort to strategize service operations, bring new and innovative programming to the WNY community, and realize potential within the agency, Aspire of WNY has promoted Martha Farewell to Executive Vice President of Service Operations (EVP), effective January...
Aspire of WNY Searches for New Chief Operating Officer as Current COO Departs and Becomes Director with New York State’s Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)
JANUARY 20th, 2023, GETZVILLE, NY | The Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Aspire of WNY, Maria Torgalski, has submitted her resignation to Aspire of WNY’s President and CEO, Renee Filip. Maria was offered an opportunity with New York State’s Office for People with...
Be the ONE in Our 76th! Make an IMPACT at Aspire of WNY
Aspire of WNY is proud to serve all of WNY, including Erie and Chautauqua counties. Because of this, we asked ourselves, what connects us all as a community? The answer, beyond compassion and caring for our beloved community, is right at the start of all of our phone...
WNY Woodturners + Aspire of WNY | A Valued Partnership for the Individuals We Support
Want to make an IMPACT? Donate today! The partnership between the WNY Woodturners and Aspire of WNY is so important to us and the children we support. The Woodturners is a members group who donates their time and material throughout the year to make bowls, tops, toys,...
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