🎉 We’re proud to share that Aspire of WNY’s President & CEO, Renee A. Filip, has been named a 2025 Woman of Influence by Buffalo Business First! Her leadership, advocacy & dedication inspire us all. 💙 Congrats, Renee! 👏 🔗Read More Here: aspirewny.org/celebrating-a-…

🎃 Our annual FREE Trunk or Treat is back! 🎃 Join us Oct 17, 4:00–6:30 PM at Aspire of WNY’s Southern Tier Office for candy, cider, music, face painting, photo spots & more! Pre-register for prize entries (not required to attend): aspirewny.org/trunk-or-treat/

Recently, our 7 Community SVLE & Day Hab programs celebrated the end of summer with a sweet party! 🍦🎤 Individuals we support made sundaes & cheered on every brave singer—what a fun way to say goodbye to summer together!

💙October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month!💛 At Aspire of WNY, we celebrate the strengths, talents & joy individuals bring to our community. Together, let’s build a world of inclusion, acceptance & opportunity for all!

Work where you make an IMPACT! Aspire of WNY is hiring Team Coordinators to support group homes in Buffalo, Cheektowaga & Williamsville. Pay $24.71–$28.82/hr + great benefits. Make a difference every day, apply today! aspirewny.org/job/team-coord…

Aspire of WNY wishes all who are observing Yom Kippur a day of peace, forgiveness, and reflection. May this time bring renewal for the year ahead.

🎃 Don’t forget to pre-register for our FREE Trunk or Treat on Oct 17th for a chance to win prizes! (Not required to attend.) Enjoy trunk or treating, free donuts & cider, music, dance party, face painting, photo spots & more! 🍬 aspirewny.org/trunk-or-treat/

💚🌍 Today is World Cerebral Palsy Day! 🌍💚 We stand with individuals, families & communities to raise awareness, break barriers & celebrate achievements. Everyone deserves the chance to live life to the fullest, Aspire of WNY is here to support & advocate.

Today on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Aspire of WNY honors the history, culture, and resilience of Indigenous communities. May we continue to learn from and celebrate these voices today and every day.

October is #NDEAM and we celebrate the value and talent people with disabilities bring to the workforce, and the employers who make this possible. At this year’s awards, we honored businesses championing inclusion. Follow along this month as we highlight our nominees and others!

THE WAIT IS OVER! 🎃 Join us TODAY for our FREE Trunk or Treat from 4–6:30 PM at our Southern Tier Main Office! Enjoy trunk or treating, free donuts & cider, music, dance party, face painting, photo spots & more. Come in costume—it’s free & open to all! aspirewny.org/trunk-or-treat/

In honor of #NDEAM, we celebrate our partnership with Alchemy Wine & Beer! Since 2018, Anne & Nicole have created a welcoming space and amazing hands-on opportunities for people with disabilities. Their generosity embodies true community partnership. #InclusionWorks

Happy Diwali from all of us at Aspire of WNY! May your days be filled with love, light, and laughter.

In honor of #NDEAM, we celebrate Gabe’s! From their first call to Aspire of WNY, they’ve shown true commitment to inclusion, hiring individuals through our program and creating workplaces where everyone can thrive. #InclusionWorks

In honor of #NDEAM, meet Emmalee! A 2025 graduate, she thrived in Aspire of WNY’s WOW Program, interning at Wegmans and building skills in customer service, teamwork & creativity every single day. Now she works at Wegmans as the “Rockstar of the Kitchen!” #InclusionWorks

A spooky twist on our name calls for Spider Donuts from Dunkin'! 🕷️ “A-Spider of WNY” is spinning up some Halloween fun—the sweetest way! 🍩🎃

As #NDEAM ends, we’re celebrating Lindsey! Working as a housekeeper here at Aspire of WNY, she’s recently doubled her hours, now works at 2 locations, and taken on onboarding presentations, leading one independently. Her growth, dedication, and confidence inspire us all!

🕸️Creepin' it real this Halloween! 🕷️ Happy Halloween from Aspider of WNY!

Aspire of WNY's Fredonia iXpress Aspiring Artists got creative ahead of their Buffalo Zoo visit! They made colorful animal art, practiced teamwork, and even met new friends from our Tri-Main Co-Op. A day full of imagination, collaboration & fun!

🎁 Shop, Celebrate & Enjoy! 🎄 Join us Fri, Dec 12, 5–8 PM for Aspire of WNY’s FREE Holiday Spirit Vendor Market! 🛍️ 50+ vendors, basket raffle & cookie sale FREE KIDS ACTIVITIES: Face painting, crafts, Santa pics & more! RSVP for a prize 👉 aspirewny.org/holiday-spirit