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A significant site on Temple Street in Fredonia is getting a new lease on life, thanks in part to an agreement worked up between two organizations. Last month Aspire of WNY and the WCA Home Board of Directors announced the finalization of the historic property, transferred to Aspire of WNY as a generous gift.
Aspire of WNY says the WCA will remain with the location and stand for "We Connect All." The naming pays homage to the legacy of the WCA Home and modernizes it to fit Aspire of WNY’s nonprofit mission supporting children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. "Entrusting this historic building to Aspire of WNY guarantees that our century-long mission of care will not just continue, but truly thrive for generations,” said Lori Poniatowski, Board President of the WCA Home. “When we met the team at Aspire of WNY, it was clear to me, and the board of directors at the WCA, that they were the right ones to carry on an important mission in this home. Seeing the doors open again, with human services being provided to support the health and wellness of people in our community, means everything to us.”
Once the WCA Home closed, some in the area were concerned about the future of the site. The WCA board did an excellent job of listening to those issues -- and found an excellent partner.
An open house is being planned for next month for the community. Aspire of WNY hopes to have a shuttle service and will be announcing details closer to the date, which will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 7.