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Aspire of WNY President Renee Filip Named as a 2024 Woman of Distinction by Assemblymember Karen McMahon
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...

Vinny’s Victory Dance: Individual Supported by Aspire of WNY Reacts to Winning a Jamestown Tarp Skunks Raffle Basket!
Check out this video of Vinny, an individual supported by Aspire of WNY, as he discovers he's the winner of the Jamestown Tarp Skunks raffle basket. His joyful reaction and happy dance will brighten your day! Congrats, Vinny! [video width="640" height="480"...

Newfound Independence for Two Aspire of WNY Participants…and They’re Loving It!
Aspire of WNY's Self-Directed Services is excited to highlight an amazing story of one family's move to independence. Giuliana and Erin Pachioli have been participants with self-direction since 2015. Their goal, along with their family, is to live as independently as...

Why did Aspire of WNY Host a Chicken BBQ? To make an IMPACT!
On Thursday, May 9th, Aspire of WNY hosted its annual Drive-Thru Chicken BBQ at its Chautauqua County headquarters at 140 Mall Blvd. in Jamestown. The event featured delicious chicken dinners prepared by Weidner’s BBQ. The $4,000+ in proceeds from this event benefited...
Transition Times- Spring 2024 Edition
The Quality Partnership on Transition (QPT) at Aspire of WNY, formerly known as the Student Adult Life Transition Services (SALTS) Committee, seeks to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) during the pivotal transitions they may...

Supporting Life Transitions with Aspire of WNY’s Quality Partnership on Transition
What is Quality Partnership on Transition (QPT), and how did it start? QPT, formerly known as the Student Adult Life Transition Services (SALTS) Committee, is one of the longest-standing committees at Aspire of WNY. The committee was initiated to support...

Get Your Bucks, It is Time to Cluck for Aspire of WNY’s Annual Helping Hands Basket Raffle!
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...

Employee Spotlight: Meet Terry, A Passionate Art Facilitator in the Southern Tier!
Meet Terry, a creative visionary from the Southern Tier who passionately guides individuals supported by Aspire of WNY through the creative process of art of all kinds in her role as an Art Facilitator. Terry’s role as an Art Facilitator involves constantly fostering...

Students Dance the Day Away at the Center for Learning’s 2024 Prom!
Aspire of WNY Center for Learning's students danced the day away at the annual prom celebration, embracing this year's prom theme, “Sweethearts.” The CFL cafeteria was transformed into a vibrant prom setting, decked out in festive decor to set the mood for individuals...

Pierogi that Positively Impact the WNY Community: 2024 Pierogi Masterclass Fundraiser was HUGE Success!
Culinary enthusiasts and the Aspire of WNY community alike came together to learn how to make pierogi and raise proceeds for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities supported by our agency! Participants purchased tickets, including food, drinks,...
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