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Thank you Harry B. Bronson, Demond Meeks, Sarah Clark, Senator Jeremy Cooney for advocating for a living wage for care professionals! My brother and family depend on them. #careeconomy #raisethewage

Excerpt from Parents in letter in Buffalo News: NY must act on Workforce Emergency “Now is the time for the NYS OPWDD to finally recognize that the workforce crisis is now a real emergency.” Full article @ bit.ly/3iNSd8c #NYNeedsDSPs #IDDPriority #StrengthTogether

Thank you, Speaker @CarlHeastie, for being a great listener and learning about challenges for people with disabilities and their direct support staff. We're counting on you and our other state leaders. As our friends at DDAWNY say, please #RaiseTheWage.

Thank you @CarlHeastie & @VoteJenLunsford for making time to hear why it’s so important to #raisethewage for DSP’s! Their work is vital for so many #NYS citizens!

MISSING PERSON ALERT- MCSO is looking for Tanisha Evans, 28, Henrietta. She was last seen leaving a residence on Groton Pkwy wearing a gray t-shirt & light colored leggings. She was seen getting into a silver in color van. Please call 911 with any sightings or information.

.Heritage Christian Services Is such a great place to work. Here is just one example.

We’re hiring RNs and LPNs to join our team of dedicated nurses who believe in making an impact in their community. We offer retirement plans, health insurance, tuition reimbursement and more! Apply today at hubs.ly/Q01bYzcz0.

Thank you @A1Cam_ for visiting the diehard Buffalo Bills fans at Heritage Christian Services! A special day for all involved!! #BillsMafia

Happy #ValentinesDay! Registration for the Heritage Hero Run + Stroll + Roll is open and we’re spreading the love with a special promo! For today only, use code HERITAGEHERO2023 to save $14 on registration! For HCS employees, we've got a special promotion coming up just for you!

It’s important that we use our voices to urge representatives to increase funding for people with disabilities and the direct support professionals who work alongside them. Take a few minutes to send and message to your representative at: hubs.li/Q01FsjGs0.

Calling all New York I/DD Advocates! 📢 Click the link to send a letter to @GovHochul and your elected officials in the State legislature urging them to include an 8.5% COLA in this year's final budget: p2a.co/e5sta1V #NYDADayOfAction #CareCantWait

DSPs deserve fair wages for their essential work. If you agree, click the link to urge your elected officials & Governor Kathy Hochul to take action by including an 8.5% COLA increase for I/DD providers in the final budget: cpstate.org/advocacy/ #NYDADayOfAction #CareCantWait

An 8.5% COLA increase in this year’s final state budget is essential for supporting DSPs in their critical roles. Please join us in urging Governor Kathy Hochul to support this vital funding. hubs.li/Q01JfD6t0! #carecantwait #IDDpriority

The inclusion of an 8.5% COLA increase in this year’s final state budget will support the self-sufficiency and success of thousands of direct care professionals. We urge you to call on Governor Kathy Hochul to act on this need by visiting hubs.li/Q01KZZDn0. #nydisabilityadv

Calling all PT’s!

We’ll all need a care professional in our life at some point, whether for ourselves or a loved one. Continuous investment in the education of and upward mobility for frontline care professionals will ensure career growth and long time careers for frontline professionals.