named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Apartments at the Lyceum
Supportive, affordable housing in Buffalo with on-site services for individuals of all abilities, including set-aside units funded through the LyTE Program.
Domestic Violence Program
Provides advocacy, emergency counseling, case management, and transitional housing assistance for survivors of domestic violence with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
HOPE of WNY
Collaborative initiative with the Family Justice Center to improve access to domestic violence services and prevention education for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Ridgeway Commons
Affordable housing complex in Cheektowaga offering 8 set-aside units for individuals with OPWDD eligibility and accessibility features for various disabilities.
The Nest
Under-construction supportive housing and workforce development facility in Niagara Falls offering 73 units, including supportive housing for domestic violence survivors and accessible units for people with disabilities.
Victim Assistance Program
Offers support to crime victims with disabilities, including help with victim compensation claims, safety planning, and navigating the justice system.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Disability Rights Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Empowerment 1 activity
- Advocating for services for people with developmental disabilitiesOrganized and conducted advocacy meetings with state public officials in Albany to oppose budget cuts affecting services for people with developmental disabilities and hosts monthly self-advocacy group meetings.
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Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 1 activity
- Delivering victim assistance and support servicesProvides domestic violence survivors with intellectual disabilities access to resource referrals, advocacy with law enforcement, emergency counseling, survivor rights guidance, and intensive case management. Offers victim assistance services to individuals with disabilities who have experienced domestic violence, including safety planning, case management, and navigation of justice and housing systems.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Distributing holiday gifts to families in needDistributed gifts to 60 families during the 2025 holiday season through the Adopt a Family program.
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Capital Infrastructure Funding 1 activity
- Funding community programs through mini-grants and capital investmentsFunds programs such as the Jefferson Career Exploration Center, the Apartments at the Lyceum, and the upcoming Nest in Niagara Falls through mini-grants and capital growth investments, including $132,000 in mini-grants and $75,000 in capital growth over ten years.
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Affordable Housing Development and Management 1 activity
- Operating residential and supportive housing programsManages multiple apartment units at the Lyceum and is developing The Nest in Niagara Falls, a future project that will include 73 affordable and market-rate apartments with 21 supportive units for survivors of domestic violence and accessible units for people with disabilities.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Organizing fundraising eventsHosts annual fundraising events such as the Chipping In for Community Services Golf Tournament and a fall fundraiser featuring music, dancing, food, beer tastings, raffles, and silent auctions to raise funds.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Providing housing for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesOffers affordable and quality independent rental apartments, including set-aside units at Ridgeway Commons and the Lyceum, specifically for individuals eligible through OPWDD. Operates more than 40 programs and provides residential housing across Western New York.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Providing workforce development servicesWill provide job readiness and workforce development services for people with disabilities and their families at The Nest in Niagara Falls.
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Youth and Family Cooking Education 1 activity
- Supporting children and caregiversOperates programs designed to support children and their caregivers, including free in-person cooking camps for children and teens.
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Developmental Disability Service Coordination 1 activity
- Supporting independent living for individuals with disabilitiesProvides programs that support individuals in achieving independent living, including case management, economic empowerment services, and assistance with OPWDD eligibility determination and psychological assessments.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$70K
Contributions & grants$79K113%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$4K6%
Other revenue$17
expenses
Total expenses$65K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$14K
Grants paid out$23K
balance sheet
Total assets$483K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$472K
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -3.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 8
- ALEXANDRA WEHR — DIRECTOR
- ANNA COOKE-SMITH — DIRECTOR
- KAITLIN SINES — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL KELLY — DIRECTOR
- NATALIE HOUCK — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT O'LEARY — DIRECTOR
- SCOTT VAHUE — DIRECTOR
- WES FROEBEL — DIRECTOR
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR EVERY1, INC Partner — Manages funds and secures financial resources on behalf of this organization.
- Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Government — Partners with the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo for planned giving administration.
- Community Services for Every1 Partner — Accepts and administers donations and grants on behalf of Community Services for Every1.
- Family Justice Center Partner — Collaborates with Community Services for Every1 on HOPE of WNY to improve access to domestic violence services and prevention education for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- L.E.A.D.E.R.S.1845 Partner — Self-advocacy group operating under Community Services for Every1, focused on inclusion and empowerment for people with developmental disabilities.
- National Grid Foundation Funder — Funds the Easy Eats cooking camps program.
- New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities Government — Submits collected documentation and testing for eligibility determination under OPWDD guidelines.
- OPWDD Partner — Partnership to provide 8 set-aside apartment units for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- PJS Photo Booth Rental Partner — Provided photo booth services for the Rockin’ with Every1 Fall Fundraiser event.
- Public Television Partner — Partnered to air the "Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid" segment highlighting the organization's mission and services.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cross-System Collaboration for Disability-Inclusive Servicesmethodology: cross-system collaboration for disability-inclusive servicesBy coordinating with institutions like the Family Justice Center, the organization improves access to domestic violence services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities because integrated systems overcome structural exclusion through joint training, outreach, and referral pathways.
- Person-Centered, Customized Support Modelmethodology: person-centered careBy designing services around the unique needs and circumstances of each individual, the organization increases engagement and effectiveness because personalized approaches respect autonomy and respond to real-life challenges more effectively than standardized models.
- Systemic Gap-Filling for Underserved Populationsmethodology: gap-fundingBy identifying and securing funding for missing or under-resourced services—particularly for individuals with developmental disabilities—the organization improves access to critical supports because targeted financial intervention enables program creation where public systems fall short.