Every Drive Made a Difference

Blue skies, full fairways and a sold-out roster of more than 140 golfers and community supporters set the stage for another memorable Drive Fore People Inc. on July 13 at Park Country Club in Williamsville. By the end of the day, the 26th annual People Inc. Foundation golf tournament raised more than $164,000 in support of People Inc.'s programs and services. Watch highlights from the event:

Mercy Doula Program Helps With Unique Needs of People with IDD

Christmas came early to a hospital room eight years ago. A woman who receives services from People Inc. was nearing the end of her life. She had no involved family but she did have a team of people who knew her well, and People Inc.‘s Director of Life Transitions Ashley Keagle, who had recently launched the agency’s Mercy Doula Program.

Big Rock Dreams

The sound of guitars and Lean on Me carries through a garage as the members of Plug It Up rehearse for their next performance. Wearing John Lennon-style sunglasses, Demarquies Harge sings lead while Madison Fortuna and their personal development mentor Sean Wild play guitar alongside him.

Nominate a DSP Who Makes an Impact

Do you know a direct support professional who goes above and beyond? Nominate them for Direct Support Professional of the Year and help celebrate their outstanding care, commitment and dedication to those they support.

People Inc. Celebrates Newly Renovated Respite House

People Inc. celebrated the completion of a newly renovated overnight respite house during a ribbon-cutting ceremony today, marking a significant expansion of this important service for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families.

Cooking Up Friendship

For Daishawn Hayes, the kitchen is where everything clicks.

DAISY Awards Honor Outstanding Nursing Care at People Inc.

Every day, nurses working across People Inc.’s day services, residential programs and home health play a vital role in supporting the health and wellbeing of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing compassionate, person-centered care that makes a difference in the lives of people served.  During National Nurses Week, the agency celebrated its dedicated nursing team, with two registered nurses receiving one of the profession’s highest honors: the DAISY Award®.

Community Partners Grow Green Spaces

People Inc. is partnering with local organizations and volunteers to enhance outdoor environments across its more than 200 service sites throughout Western New York.

Connection at Every Stage of Life: Inside People Inc.’s Senior Day Program

Music drifts through the room as tambourines shake in rhythm and maracas keep time. A circle of senior day program participants sing along to old favorites like Elvis Presley and ABBA during music therapy, smiling and laughing as familiar melodies spark memories.