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We are so lucky to have Amy Nappa as our HRIS Analyst here at AccessCNY! This week we are celebrating her 10 year anniversary here with us. She is always available to answer questions, and brings easy explanation to complex processes, she's quick-witted and fun to be around! Happy Anniversary, Amy!

Exciting News! We are proud to be working with Public Partnerships | PPL as an approved facilitator for the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (#CDPAP). This means we can continue supporting consumers and their personal assistants during and after the transition to PPL, the statewide fiscal intermediary for #CDPAP. Consumers and PAs will continue to receive the community-based, culturally competent service they have come to expect from AccessCNY. Stay tuned for updates from AccessCNY and PPL over the coming weeks. Have questions? Contact us at CDPA@accesscny.org. We can't wait to continue serving you!

Congratulations, Russ, on 25 years of support to people participating in AccessCNY’s programs. Russ’s compassion for people and appreciation for his teams shines through every day as he consistently does all he can to help all to succeed. His leadership and commitment to high quality, person-centered service is a great asset in supporting our mission. We are lucky to have him as a colleague. Thank You, Russ. Happy Anniversary!

Kaitlyn and Erica are continuing to excel and explore all of their future career options! This week at Clear Path for Veterans they created a nacho bar for lunch, and made homemade cupcakes and cocoa for a school visit. Next week they will begin their morning shift training at Nestico's Too!

Don't miss the chance to celebrate an evening in style at the Syracuse Auto Dealers Association Annual Charity Preview! On Wednesday, Feb. 12th you can get a first look at all the newest cars and trucks while supporting our community's most important causes. This year, tickets purchased through AccessCNY will benefit our Children's Mental Health Center. If you'd like to support our fundraising, but are unable to attend the event, consider sponsoring an AccessCNY participant's ticket instead. All ticket and sponsorship options are available on our website: https://lnkd.in/eM24uZjT

Happy Lunar New Year! The snake is the sixth of twelve animals in the lunar zodiac calendar. The year of the snake represents a midpoint and symbolizes balance, self improvement, transformation and love 🐍

Are you ready? Join us at the OnCenter for the greatest party in town — the Syracuse Auto Dealers Association Annual Charity Preview! By purchasing your tickets through our link, the proceeds will fund our new Children's Mental Health Center that will provide services to kids all across Central New York. https://lnkd.in/eM24uZjT

It's time! The Food Bank of Central New York Food $en$e February package is now available to order. Pick-up at the AccessCNY Court St. location will be on Thursday, February 27th. To place a credit or debit card order, visit: foodsense.foodbankcny.org and select AccessCNY as your pick-up location. To place a cash order, visit: https://lnkd.in/enjCkxyP

In less than two weeks AccessCNY will welcome our first child to our new Crystal House Intensive Respite Program. As we get ready open our doors we need your help to stock the shelves for the kids who will stay with us. Toys, technology and sensory tools are all desperately needed. Visit our Amazon Wish List and purchase an item for the program. It will be shipped to us and put to immediate use for the kids at Crystal House. Upon opening, Crystal House will initially support children with behavioral health needs being discharged from Upstate Children’s Hospital. https://lnkd.in/eUg5Netj

We have some exciting news to share from Andrew, one of our recent Career Specific Vocational Training graduates! After successfully completing all of his studies he is now beginning a new internship with Menorah Park of CNY. Congratulations Andrew! We can't wait to hear how you grow in your career.