The Resource Center

02/25/2026

👉 Join The Resource Center for a Two-Day Bridges out of Poverty Training Workshop on March 17 & 18, 2026.

✅ For: Local Leaders and Community Professionals

✅ Why: To investigate the discourse of poverty and foster a greater understanding of the economic lens

✅ Location: The Resource Center Conference Center - 200 Dunham Avenue Jamestown, NY 14701

⏰ Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm each day
Day 1 - Bridges Foundations
Day 2 - Framework into Practice

💻 To register, please scan the QR code or visit: https://resourcecenter.org/bridges-out-of-poverty-training/

The Bridges Out of Poverty Workshop, presented by CodyAnne Chambers, facilitates aconversation surrounding the culture of poverty and provides fundamentals of the frameworkthrough an economic lens. Participants will leave better equipped to participate in creatingsolutions for change. This workshop is designed for community leaders including professionals,elected officials, law enforcement and those working with relevant populations.

02/25/2026

Sharing the sad news of the passing of a former employee, Patrick Covey.

Pat joined us in 1999 and spent 21 years in our Service Coordination and Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement departments.

We send our condolences to Pat’s wife, Lisa, and the rest of his family, and we wish them strength as they grieve his passing. You can read more about Pat and view details of his service at https://www.lindfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Patrick-H-Covey?obId=47331918

02/24/2026

This week we shine our “Employee Spotlight” on Haylee Walker, who was named Employee of the Month in our Intellectual & Developmental Disability Services.

Haylee, who normally works at our Senior Adult Day Habilitation Program, was chosen for the award in recognition of her efforts to support operations in one of our homes during the holidays. Staff in the home and at the Day Program spoke highly of Haylee. Here are some of their comments:

“I was so grateful to have Haylee work in the home on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. She gave 100 percent and did an awesome job.”

“Haylee is a rock star. No matter what we needed her to do, she is always willing to step in and help.”

“Haylee is a hard-working, positive person who always puts the needs of the person she is supporting first.”

Haylee is pictured at left accepting her award from her supervisor, Allison Chitester. Congratulations, Haylee, and thanks for all of your dedicated efforts no matter where you’re working!

02/24/2026

This is one of several rallies that will be taking place in the next few weeks.

Join Us in Albany! On March 10th at 11:30 am, we're rallying at the Capitol Building. We need your help to call on our legislators!

We're advocating for increased funding for disability services through a 2.7% Targeted Inflationary Increase, the inclusion of affordable housing initiatives, enhancing the NYS Child and Dependent Care Credit, and restoring healthcare enhancement programs.

Let's work together to secure a stable care system for the I/DD community. There is power in numbers!

02/20/2026

This week, our Make a Mark self-advocacy group welcomed officers from the Dunkirk Police Department, who gave a presentation on scams and how to avoid them.

Officers presented information on the latest scams regarding phone, internet and door-to-door solicitations. They also shared tips on how to spot scams.

We are extremely grateful to the Dunkirk Police for taking time to meet with us!

02/20/2026

We thank the Town of Hanover Board for proclaiming March as "Choose to Include Month."

A year ago, Silver Creek teacher Janet Decker advocated for her students and her school community in asking the Hanover Town Board to declare the month of March as “Choose to Include Month.”

https://www.observertoday.com/news/top-stories/2026/02/hanover-reiterates-commitment-to-inclusion/

02/20/2026

Still open spots for this class! Sign up today.

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02/19/2026

Sharing the exciting news about the opening of the Museum of Disability History!

02/18/2026

We want to tell you about a wonderful partnership that took place recently when students from SUNY Fredonia visited The Resource Center to volunteer as part of the school’s efforts honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

As part of Fredonia’s MLK “Day of Service” initiative, students came to our Day Habilitation Program on Lake Shore Drive in Dunkirk to engage in a project with our staff and people who live in our North County homes. The groups constructed and painted birdhouses.

“It was an amazingly successful day,” said Bethany Smart, Assistant Director in our Residential Division, who arranged our participation in the event. “All the volunteers, staff and people supported had a great, great time!” She said people asked if they can do something similar next year.

We’re grateful to SUNY Fredonia for making this experience possible, and we thank the students who volunteered with us. We also want to express our gratitude to our staff for their efforts in making this a memorable day.

02/18/2026

📣 NEW RATES!!!! 💲

Use your caring hands 🫶 and healing heart ❤️ to directly impact the health and welfare of those we serve and make a difference!

👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ The Resource Center is currently hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and General Practice Nurses (GPNs) to join our growing TEAM in Northern and Southern CHQ County!

👉 Apply here >>> https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/trcny/THERESOURCECENTER/jobs/29120 and earn up to $30.80 per hour with shift differential options*! 💵💵💵

*Includes up to $5.00 per shift differential (hours between 5:00 pm – 6:59 am M-F and all hours Saturday and Sunday) - Select Locations Only!

02/18/2026

🫶 Inspire People to Be Their Best! Make a Difference Every Day.

🦸‍♀️🦸 The Resource Center is currently hiring Direct Support Professional Aides (DSP Aides) to join our growing TEAM in CHQ County!

👉 Apply here >>> https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/trcny/THERESOURCECENTER/jobs/28896 and earn up to $20.00 per hour with shift differential options*! 💵💵💵

*Includes up to $1.00 per shift differential (hours between 5:00 pm – 6:59 am M-F and all hours Saturday and Sunday) - Select Locations Only!