RESCHEDULED: Learn About SmartHomes and SmartSupports

Kitchen countertops that adjust to wheelchair height or the ability for an individual in a wheelchair to control lighting, telephone and security without relying on others are just a few of the many features available in SmartHomes. On May 14, 2015 (rescheduled from November 19), People Inc. invites you to attend Implementing Technology: From SmartHomes to SmartSupports to learn more about the assessments, technology and support needs used when developing a SmartHome. The presentation will be led by Greg Wellems, Chief Operating Officer at Imagine!, who began developing SmartHomes in Colorado.   Learn more about the seminar and download the registration form here .

Residential Settings Provide Vital Supports for People with Prader-Willi syndrome

Prader-Willi Syndrome is not widely known, but it is on the list of diagnoses that qualify people for services from the NY State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities. 

Restaurants Needed to Participate in Buffalo Chili Fest to Benefit People Inc.

Calling all Restaurant Chefs to Compete for Western New York's Best Chili Restaurant chefs are needed to participate in the Buffalo Chili Fest. The event will be held on Sunday, October 16, from 1 p.m.-5 p.m., at Statler City, 107 Delaware Avenue in Buffalo. Chili samples will be featured from some of the area's finest restaurant chefs. The event will include live music, People Inc.'s Kids on the Block of Western New York puppet show, prizes, giveaways and plenty of chili. The event is presented by WebArt Designs and proceeds benefit People Inc., Western New York's largest human service agency. The cook-off is open to all local restaurant chefs with original recipes within Erie and Niagara counties. The restaurant vendor fee is $100, which includes use of electricity and bowls and spoons for the patrons. All varieties of chili may be entered such as chili con carne, with beans, vegetarian, exotic concoctions and other variations. Celebrity judges will determine the first, second and third prize winners, and there will be a special Peoples' Choice award voted on by all the attendees/patrons. Admission is $5.00 per person. Kids age five and under are free. Tickets for chili samples will be sold for $1 each, along with special ticket packages. For more information, visit www.buffalochilifest.com . Restaurants must submit their chili submission vendor forms by October 7. For details on how restaurants may be a chili vendor for the event, sponsorship information or to purchase tickets, call Sarah Snyder, annual giving manager for the People Inc. Foundation at 716.817.7269. People Inc. is a not-for-profit health and human services agency providing programs and services to more than 10,000 people with special needs, their families, and seniors throughout Western New York. Since 1971, People Inc. has assisted individuals to achieve greater degrees of independence and productivity.

Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Elm Senior Housing in Hamburg

Join People Inc. this Friday, October 10th at 10:30 am, as Elm Senior Housing in Hamburg celebrates its opening with a ribbon cutting and tours! When: Friday, October 10, 2008; 10:30 a.m. Where: 4122 Sowles Road, Hamburg, NY 14208 Who: People Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer James M. Boles, Ed.D.; Congressman Brian Higgins; Town Supervisor Steven J. Walters; elected officials and community leaders; and People Inc. Senior Hosing tenants and staff. Why: People Inc is responding to the needs of our growing elderly population with the opening of its 15th affordable senior housing complex. Located in Hamburg, New York, Elm Senior Housing provides a new home to 49 seniors, age 62 and up, who meet the federally mandated income guidelines. Tours will be provided of the site and the seniors apartments. In addition to the Hamburg complex, People Inc. operates senior housing complexes in Akron, Wheatfield, Amherst, Blasdell, Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Clarence, Grand Island, Hamburg, Lackawanna, Orchard Park, South Buffalo, North Buffalo, and West Seneca. Click here for the invitation!

Ribbon-Cutting with Congressman Brian Higgins, County Executive Chris Collins and Mayor Hub Frawley to Celebrates the Opening of People Inc.'s Holly Senior Living Apartments in Angola

What: People Inc. celebrates the opening of its 17th affordable Senior Living site, Holly Apartments, in Angola with ribbon-cutting and program. When: Thursday, July 8th from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Where: Holly Apartments 174 N. Main Street Angola, NY 14006 Who: Please join People Inc. President and CEO James M. Boles, Ed.D., People Inc. Board Chairperson William M. Collins, Congressman Brian Higgins, County Executive Chris Collins, Angola Mayor Hub Frawley, HUD Field Office Director, Stephen Banko, The WNY Foundation, community leaders and Holly Apartment tenants. Why: Nearly 33% of seniors aged 65 and over are relying on their Social Security benefits as 90-100% of their total money income, according to the U.S. Census Bureau report titled 65+ in the United State: 2005. The need for affordable housing is far outpacing supply. People Inc is responding to the needs of our growing senior population with the opening of its 17th affordable senior apartment complex. These apartments are designed to allow older persons to age in place, and maintain their independence and a high quality of life at a cost they can afford. Located in Angola, this site provides a new home to seniors, age 62 and up, who meet the federally mandated income guidelines. Tours will be provided of the building and apartments. Tenants from Holly Apartments will share their stories about the importance of having affordable apartments in the Angola community and how it has impacted their lives. People Inc. is thrilled to now provide our exceptional senior living program in Angola, ensuring that the housing needs of seniors are met within this rural community. For more information, please contact Kevin Horrigan, People Inc. Public Affairs Director, at 716.817.7475 or 716.866.5893.

Rivershore Foundation Annual Dinner to Benefit People Living with Disabilities

What: Rivershore Foundation Annual Dinner When: Thursday, September 28, 2017, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Where: Niagara Falls Country Club, 505 Mountain View Drive, Lewiston, NY The Rivershore Foundation will host its eighth Annual Dinner on Thursday, September 28, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Niagara Falls Country Club, 505 Mountain View Drive, Lewiston. The event includes a cocktail reception, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, awards ceremony, silent auction and basket raffle. Senator Robert Ortt will serve as the honorary chairperson of the event. Maryalice Demler of WGRZ-TV Channel 2 will serve as the emcee. Business Partner awards will be presented to Emory Simon and The Como Restaurant. Event proceeds will benefit the Hinman Street Apartment Project in Youngstown, which will support people with disabilities to live independently. Tickets are $100 per person or tables of eight at $700. To purchase tickets or for more information, contact Denise Pollock at 716.524.2266, ext. 234.  The Rivershore Foundation in coordination with People Inc. engages in public relations, solicits volunteers and raises funds for the benefit of the service recipients of People Inc.’s Rivershore division.

Rivershore Foundation Annual Gala to Benefit Individuals Living with Disabilities

What : Rivershore Foundation Annual Gala  When : Thursday, October 6, from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. Where : Niagara Falls Country Club, 505 Mountain View Drive, Lewiston, NY About : The Rivershore Foundation will host its Annual Gala Dinner on Thursday, October 6, 2016, at the Niagara Falls Country Club, 505 Mountain View Drive, Lewiston. The event includes a cocktail reception, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, awards ceremony, silent auction and basket raffle. Joseph A. Ruffolo, president and CEO of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, will serve as the honorary chairperson of this event. Maryalice Demler of WGRZ-TV Channel 2 will serve as the emcee. The evening’s entertainment will be performed by Artisan’s Edge, a group of supremely talented artists living with disabilities, supported by Rivershore since 2011. Artisan’s Edge includes musicians, vocalists, actors, painters, sculptors, potters and mixed media artists. The artists have received many impressive awards, including placing on three separate occasions at the renowned Lewiston Art Festival, and won First Place and Best in Show at the NYSACRA Art show in Albany. Artisan’s Edge is truly a celebration of art created in an atmosphere of encouragement and excitement. Tickets are $100 per person or tables of eight at $700, which must be purchased or reserved by October 4. To purchase tickets or for more information, contact Denise Pollock at 716.524.2266, ext. 234. All proceeds from the event will benefit Rivershore’s programs and services. Rivershore, an affiliate of People Inc., supports people living with disabilities as they pursue and achieve a meaningful life. Founded in 1980, Rivershore provides residential services, life planning services, day services, support with self-advocacy and volunteer pursuits, along with Artisan’s Edge, an art and cultural program.

Rivershore Foundation Community Splash Event

Proceeds support people with developmental disabilities in Niagara County What: Rivershore Foundation Community Splash Event When: Thursday, September 15, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Griffon Brewery and Gastropub, 115 S. Water Street, Lewiston, NY The Rivershore Foundation Board and Honorary Event Chair Gary Hall will host its Community Splash event on Thursday, September 15, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Griffon Brewery and Gastropub, 115 S. Water Street in Lewiston (formerly Water Street Landing restaurant). The event includes gourmet food, drinks and views of the Niagara River. Additionally, there will be an art show featuring collections from the People Inc. Artisan’s Edge Program. Plus, live musical entertainment will be provided by acoustic guitar duo Randy and Dave Thurman.  Event proceeds support people with developmental disabilities across Niagara County. Single event tickets are $75 each and a package of six tickets is $400. Tickets may be purchased online at rivershorefoundation.org. For more information, email foundation@people-inc.org or call 716.868.9233.  Rivershore Foundation Inc., in coordination with People Inc., engages in public relations, lobbies for volunteers and raises funds for the benefit of people with developmental disabilities supported by People Inc. in Niagara County.  People Inc., a multispecialty non-profit health and human services agency, provides programs and services to more than 12,000 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, families and older adults throughout Western New York and the Greater Rochester region. Since 1970, People Inc. has assisted people to achieve greater degrees of independence and productivity. With nearly 4,000 employees, People Inc. is one of the region’s largest employers. To learn more, visit people-inc.org, follow People Inc. on Facebook or Twitter @PeopleIncNews. 

Rivershore Foundation Raise the Roof Event Benefits New Hinman Street Apartment Project in Youngstown, NY to Support People with Special Needs

What: Rivershore Foundation Raise the Roof Event When: Wednesday, September 11, 2019, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: The Griffon House, 810 Center Street, in Lewiston, NY September 3, 2019: The Rivershore Foundation Raise the Roof Event will be held on Wednesday, September 11, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at The Griffon House, 810 Center Street, Lewiston, NY. The event includes gourmet food and drinks, live music, basket raffle and silent auction.  Proceeds will help build the Hinman Street apartment project in Youngstown, NY, which will support people with special needs to live more independently. There is an overwhelming need for supportive housing for people with developmental disabilities in Niagara County. Thanks to a generous donation of a plot of land, there are the beginnings of the “Hinman Project.” Two connected apartment units have been designed to be fully accessible, allowing for wheelchair access and features to accommodate people with visual impairments. The apartment project will initially be home to four people with developmental disabilities and will serve more people over the years. The Rivershore Foundation needs the funds to make the plan a reality.  Regular tickets are $50 per person and VIP tickets are $75 per person, which may be purchased online at rivershorefoundation.org or at the event. The Rivershore Foundation is grateful to its supporters, including Event Sponsor Upstate Pharmacy Ltd. and Platinum Sponsors Hodgson Russ LLP and Wegmans. For more information, contact Melanie Brown at mbrown@people-inc.org or 716-817-7450.  Rivershore Foundation Inc., in coordination with People Inc., engages in public relations, lobbies for volunteers and raises funds for the benefit of program participants served by People Inc. in Niagara County. People Inc., a multispecialty non-profit health and human services agency, provides programs and services to more than 10,000 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, special needs, their families and older adults throughout Western New York and the Greater Rochester region.