Support People Inc. Artists this Holiday Season

Looking for holiday gift ideas? Consider supporting local artists and purchasing affordably-priced art made through People Inc.'s ArtsWork program this holiday season.

Friendsgiving in Action: Cooking, Laughs and Community

Last week, staff in People Inc.’s Community Habilitation program in Rochester, NY hosted a Friendsgiving themed-cooking demonstration. People served in the program gathered together to make memories, learn new cooking skills and share the experience of creating a holiday meal together.   Scroll through the photos to see the fun in action!  

30 People Inc. DSPs Recognized for Achievements

After 180 nominations from staff, people served, family members and the community, 30 direct support professionals (DSPs) at People Inc. were chosen as this year’s winners of the DSP of the Year Award. 

Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month

People Inc. has long been an advocate for vocational training and employment opportunities for people with varying needs and abilities. Since 1986, People Inc. has helped thousands of people train, prepare for, secure and maintain employment. 

People Inc. Awarded New York State Department of Labor Funds to Support Trauma-Informed Training

Thanks to a $23,000 grant provided by the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL), People Inc. will train more than 60 direct support professionals (DSPs) on solutions-focused strategies and trauma-informed care.

How a People Inc. Employee is Making Music Magic

When Matthew Knott joined People Inc. as a Direct Support Professional working with people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, he brought a vision.

Three People Inc. Staff Members Receive Community Recognition

Several People Inc. staff members have been honored for their work in enriching the lives and communities of the people we serve. From advocacy efforts to affordable housing expansion to community relations, Shanell Davis, Bradford Watts, and Brian Smith have recently been recognized by the community for their outstanding contributions in their fields.   Read more about each of their achievements below: 

Watch: People Inc. at the World Canal Conference Kick-off Event

People Inc. was right at the heart of the action at the kickoff event of the 2025 World Canals Conference, held in Buffalo through Sept. 25. People Inc. hosted an interactive mural project featuring a bold design of the  Seneca Chief , a boat historically known for making the maiden voyage along the Erie Canal, as a large “paint by number” canvas, with the public invited to help bring it to life throughout the day by painting a section of the mural.  The kick-off for the event marked the start of a week-long international gathering of canal enthusiasts to share best practices related to economic and community development, waterway management, tourism and historic preservation. People Inc. President and CEO, Anne McCaffrey, served as co-chair of this year’s conference. People Inc.'s Blue Ink Butterfly also took the stage performing songs for the event’s attendees. Under the direction of Matthew Knott, People Inc. direct support professional, Blue Ink Butterfly is a recently launched percussion group formed through People Inc.’s Young Adult Life Transitions (YALT) Program in Lockport. Watch to see the fun in action!

Say Thank You to a Nurse! DAISY Award® Nominations are Open

The DAISY Award® Nominations are now open! Make your nomination by Friday, November 7.