Organizations Filed Purposes:
ASPIRE'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND SIMILAR DISABILITIES, HELPING THEM TO LIVE THEIR LIVES TO THE FULLEST BY PROVIDING INDIVIDUALIZED ASSISTANCE BASED ON PERSONAL CHOICES.
HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES OFFERING MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF HOMES, THE DIVISION OF HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL PROMOTES OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO LIVE IN A SETTING THAT BEST MEETS THEIR NEEDS AND DESIRES. ASPIRE OPERATES OVER 40 GROUP HOMES IN ERIE AND CHAUTAUQUA COUNTIES AND PROVIDES AT HOME SERVICES AS WELL. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE COMMUNITY HABILITATION AND RESPITE BASED ON THE INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICESASPIRE TEAMS UP WITH PARENTS TO GIVE CHILDREN THE INSTRUCTION AND CARE NEEDED TO REALIZE THEIR BEST POTENTIAL. STARTED IN 1947, OUR CHILDREN'S SERVICES OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMS TO CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE ASPIRE CENTER FOR LEARNING PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE AND INDIVIDUALIZED SET OF PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH AGE 21. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, PHYSICAL THERAPY, SPEECH THERAPY, VISION, HEALTH AND EDUCATION SERVICES ARE DELIVERED AT THE SCHOOL AS RELATED SERVICES OR PART OF A COMPLETE PROGRAM. OUR FAMILY-CENTERED APPROACH MEANS WE'LL PARTNER WITH FAMILIES, SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND COUNTIES TO PROVIDE AN INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PROGRAM (IEP) THAT ENHANCES EACH CHILD'S GROWTH, INDEPENDENCE AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION. OUR FAMILY-CENTERED APPROACH MEANS WE'LL PARTNER WITH THE FAMILIES, SCHOOL DISTRICT AND COUNTIES TO PROVIDE AN INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT ENHANCES EACH CHILD'S GROWTH, INDEPENDENCE AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE: CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CORNER DAY CARE, EARLY INTERVENTION, INTEGRATED PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL AGE SERVICES.
DAY GROUP AND INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICESPERSONALIZED DAY SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT ERIE AND CHAUTAUQUACOUNTIES FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.DAY SERVICES FOCUS ON SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALIZED GOALS AND DREAMSTHROUGH DIVERSIFIED SERVICES. IT ALSO INCLUDES PROGRAMS THAT HELPINDIVIDUALS PURSUE EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT GOALS. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE: COMMUNITY ENHANCED LEARNING, COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, CREATIVE ART EXPRESSION, GED/CONTINUING EDUCATION, PERSONAL WELLNESS, PERSONALIZED DAY HABILITATION, SOCIAL & RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Thomas Sy | PRESIDENT & CEO (THROUGH JULY 31) | 30 | $351,307 |
| Charles Gelia | PHYSICIAN | 30 | $193,127 |
| Jennifer Ball | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 35.5 | $157,785 |
| Stephen Bellus | PHYSICIAN | 30 | $125,775 |
| Joseph Genau | PHYSICIAN | 30 | $123,811 |
| Maria Togalski | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 33.5 | $123,005 |
| Melissa Roth | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFI | 37.5 | $117,838 |
| Dawn Kaufman | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 35.5 | $108,698 |
| Renee Filip | PRESIDENT & CEO (STARTING AUG. 1) | 30 | $85,610 |
| Jacob Herstek | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Idajean Windell | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Leslie Wangelin Ctp | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Daryl Rushton | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Eileen Nosek | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| Kristin Kight | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Keller | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Hasenfuss | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| James Carminati Rpa | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Raphael Blochle Md | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Barbara Binkiwitz | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Benjamin Burge | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| Timothy Mcpoland | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| Jennifer Burton | VICE CHAIRPERSON | 2 | $0 |
| John Earshen | CHAIRPERSON | 2 | $0 |
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