People Inc. Installs Emergency Generators and Sprinklers Thanks to $50,000 Grant

Thanks to a $50,000 grant secured through New York State Senator Samra G. Brouk, People Inc. has installed emergency generators and sprinkler systems in four Individualized Residential Alternatives facilities in Rochester, NY.

Hands Restore, Community Gains More

Old furniture that might otherwise be thrown away is getting a fresh start through Tossed and Found, a day program at People Inc. where participants restore donated pieces by hand.

People Inc. Programs Featured on WIVB Wake Up!

WIVB's Wake Up! reporter Gwyn Napier highlighted two People Inc. programs that support inclusion and highlight the purpose of Developmental Disability Awareness Month. President and CEO Anne McCaffrey and Associate Vice President Lani Hurley discussed the Arts Experience and Tossed and Found day programs, emphasizing how the people they serve are sharing their talents and making a meaningful difference in the community.

Building Social Skills is Fun

Today, the people enrolled in the Social Skills Program through People Inc. are discussing the topic of “mindfulness.” How can you recognize when you feel a negative emotion and what can you do to manage it?

People Inc. Program Director Wins Impact Award

At the 2026 Buffalo Business First Impact Awards on February 12, People Inc. Program Director Beth Duncan received an Impact Award in recognition of her steadfast commitment to fostering inclusion and belonging.

People Inc. and D’Youville University: Building Advocacy Through Education

For the past four years, People Inc. has proudly partnered with D’Youville University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program to deliver a hands-on, advocacy-focused learning experience for first-year students.

People Inc.'s Impact Report is Now Available to Read

The Impact Report looks back on the accomplishments of the last few years and outlines the significant local economic and community outcomes made possible through our agency.

People Inc. Receives Community Recognition

People Inc. was recently recognized with honors by Buffalo Business First and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield for our continued commitment to making lives and communities better for everyone. 

People Inc. CEO Listed on City and State NY's Upstate Power 100

People Inc. President and CEO Anne McCaffrey has been named to City and State NY's 2025 Upstate Power 100 list, which honors influential leaders shaping policy, progress and communities across the region.