People Inc.’s Museum of disABILITY cosponsors a unique film festival
People Inc.'s Museum of disABILITY History and the University at Buffalo School of Social Work have partnered to present a film festival devoted to issues facing people with disabilities. The Film Festival will take place Thursdays at 7 p.m. throughout October at the Dipson Market Arcade Film and Arts Center in Buffalo. The films in the series are intended to educate attendees and challenge stereotypes.
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People Inc. partners with struggling Hispanics United of Buffalo (HUB)
Tracey Drury of Business First covers the newly developed relationship between People Inc. and HUB. People Inc. recently began working with HUB within the last few months to help resolve difficulties with programs funded by the State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD). The two human-services agencies are working together to preserve services for the West Side's largely Hispanic community, which relies heavily on HUB for programs and activities. Find out what People Inc. and HUB hope to accomplish and how
People Inc. celebrates the opening of the Downing House
 People Inc. celebrated the opening of its new Family Respite Center, the Downing House, on October 3. A presentation and ribbon cutting were held signifying the culmination to a year-long Capital Campaign for Respite Services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
For more than 30 years, People Inc. has helped families care for their loved ones who are developmentally disabled. One of the most important services is Respite, which provides temporary care when away from home. The Downing House will provide relief to hundreds of families who have a loved one with a developmental disability. Participants will benefit from enhancements in the new facility, including private rooms, recreation areas, and a kitchen spacious enough for wheelchairs. The Downing House is available to any individual over the age of ten with a developmental disability and services will be offered before and after school, along with emergency, overnight, planned, or weekend care.
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South Buffalo residents out in full force in Albany
The Buffalo News recently reported on several South Buffalonians present at a function at the Governor’s Mansion. People Inc. Public Affairs Director Kevin Horrigan of South Buffalo recently attended a dinner at the Governor’s Mansion to accept an award on behalf of Congressmember Thomas Reynolds. The award was from the New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council.
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People Inc. celebrates the opening of its eighth senior housing complex
 On September 16, People Inc. held a ribbon cutting for its eighth Senior Housing Complex in Orchard Park, Carnation Housing. People Inc. Senior Housing tenants and staff, as well as community members were on hand to celebrate the opening of Carnation.
Assemblymember Mark J.F. Schroeder; Rosalinda Lamberty, director of multi-family housing, Housing and Urban Development (HUD); Rhonda Frederick, chief operating officer, People Inc.; and Ginny Rooney, People Inc. Senior Housing tenant, addressed the attendees.
People Inc.’s Carnation Senior Housing provides safe, affordable housing for low-income, senior citizens capable of independent living. The apartment complexes become a home that offers opportunities to make new friends and engage in group activities
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People Inc. employee honored as a Black Achiever
 Donna Mostiller, assistant director of human resources with People Inc., was recently honored as a Black Achiever by 1490 Enterprises. Donna is a member of the Society of Human Resource Management and the Buffalo Niagara Human Resource Association. She has served as co-chairwoman of the YWCA of Western New York Racial Justice Committee, as a member of the diversity committee of the Buffalo Niagara Human Resource Association and on the planning committee of Buffalo's annual Race and Reconciliation Conference.
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