The Resource Center’s employee wellness program has again earned national accolades. For the fifth straight year, The Resource Center was named one of the “Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” by Springbuk, a health analytics company that has conducted the annual Healthiest Employers competition since 2009. The Resource Center came in 55th place. The Healthiest Workplaces [...]
The Resource Center’s 2021 Membership Cards are available, offering discounts at dozens of local businesses as a way of thanking people for demonstrating support for those with disabilities through a financial contribution. Here’s some background information that explains Membership: The Resource Center is the Chautauqua County Chapter of The Arc New York. The Arc New [...]
After a one-year absence, The Resource Center again sits atop the list of the region’s healthiest employers. The Resource Center recently was named the healthiest employer in Western New York among large businesses (those employing more than 500 people) in Buffalo Business First magazine’s annual competition. This marked the fourth time in five years The [...]
TRC self-advocates who passed away last year will be remembered at our annual William Haenggi Celebration of Life on Friday, January 29. The event will honor people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who received Residential supports from The Resource Center and who died between October 1, 2019, and December 31, 2020. Because of the pandemic, [...]
TRC Community Health Center’s commitment to the health of its patients has earned the Jamestown medical provider recognition from the New York State Department of Health. TRC Community Health Center’s Primary Care Office was recently recognized as a New York State Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH). Each year since 2011, The Resource Center has been recognized [...]
On Giving Tuesday, make a gift to help people with special needs stay connected during the pandemic! December 1 is “Giving Tuesday,” a day when people all over the world are encouraged to make donations to support worthwhile causes. This year, The Resource and the “Dream On” Kathy Seastedt Memorial Fund are focused on raising [...]
Everyone is invited to join our virtual celebration when we present the 32nd annual Ability Awareness Awards on Friday, November 20. Because of the pandemic, we couldn't old a large, in-person celebration this year to honor this year's award recipients. Instead, the awards were presented over the course of five small luncheons. Those events were [...]
Most people look forward to Fridays. And now there’s another reason to be excited about the end of the work week. The Empty Bottle at Southern Tier Distilling Company will host a fund-raising event Friday, October 2, to support the Marine Corps Toys for Tots drive in Chautauqua County. The event is part of the [...]
The Resource Center is pleased to announce the recipients of its 32nd annual Ability Awareness Awards. The awards recognize people with disabilities who have made significant accomplishments, as well as TRC employees, community members and businesses that have improved the lives of people with disabilities. This year’s award recipients are: Advocate of the Year – [...]
As a professional pastry chef, Dory Matwijkow likely would appreciate these ingredients for a successful fund-raising event: 1 heart full of love for your son Strong passion for a cause Deep commitment to making a project succeed Dozens of family members and friends who want to support you Dory combined these ingredients into her own [...]
The Resource Center recently observed Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week by honoring employees who have done an exemplary job of helping people with disabilities to lead meaningful lives. TRC held its annual Everyday Heroes Celebration on September 16 at its administrative offices on Dunham Avenue in Celoron. The event honored five direct support professionals who [...]
Patricia Perlee was re-elected President of The Resource Center’s Board of Directors during the agency’s annual General Membership Meeting. Also re-elected as officers for the Board’s 2020-21 term were Richard Erickson, Vice President; Marie Carrubba, Esq., Secretary; and Craig Colburn, Treasurer. Elected to two-year Board terms were Timothy Adam, Douglas Anderson, Donna Haenggi, Dr. Todd [...]
The Resource Center has been awarded $26,000 in grants from the Trustee Management Board of NYSARC Trust Services to support TRC’s guardianship and recreation programs. NYSARC Trust Services administers supplemental needs trusts and pooled trusts that improve the lives of people with disabilities by enabling them to maintain eligibility for Medicaid and other means-tested government [...]
The Resource Center has implemented the latest initiative supporting its status as a national leader in the development of direct support professional career ladders with the launch of the NADSP E-Badge Academy. For more than a decade, TRC has worked with NADSP (the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals) to provide opportunities for eligible employees [...]
The pandemic has forced the cancellation of this year’s Mark Pacheco WOW Fund Lip Sync Battle fund-raiser, but area residents still have an opportunity to support the fund. The sixth annual Lip Sync Battle had been scheduled to take place in August at the Celoron Legion. Because the popular event draws a standing-room-only audience of [...]
Denise Jones has again been listed among the area’s most respected businesswomen. Denise, The Resource Center’s Chief Executive Officer, is ranked No. 22 on Buffalo Business First magazine’s 2020 list of the 150 most powerful women in Western New York. This marks the sixth straight year Denise has been ranked in the top 50 on [...]
The Resource Center’s summer intern program gave area students valuable experience in several clinical disciplines, and it may help convince the future health care professionals to start their careers in Chautauqua County. Collectively Dubbed “The Best Interns Ever” by their mentors at The Resource Center, 12 students had the opportunity to rotate among The Resource [...]
Moving out on his own during a pandemic has been a learning experience for Matt Petrucha. After living with his parents his whole life, several months ago Matt was ready to take a big step toward independence by getting his own apartment. Working with staff from The Resource Center through his self-directed plan, Matt began [...]
Nominations are being accepted for The Resource Center’s 2020 Ability Awareness and Recognition Awards. Every year, people with disabilities in Chautauqua County make tremendous strides in their quest to lead productive, meaningful lives. And every day, they are supported in their efforts by a wide segment of the community that appreciates and values the contributions [...]
Continuing its commitment to local organizations that support Chautauqua County residents, Lake Shore Savings Bank is proud to announce it has donated its sponsorship money for the 2020 TRC Golf Classic in order to help tournament organizers meet the needs of people with disabilities. Lake Shore Savings has been the presenting sponsor of the TRC [...]