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The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Erin Gonnella as the new Executive Director of LAUNCH, following the announcement of the retirement of Paulette Purdy, effective January 6, 2025. Erin’s appointment follows her exceptional leadership as Associate Executive Director of LAUNCH, a role she held for the past two and a […]

For a great deal of the past 20 years, Andy was a valued board member of LAUNCH. When asked what he liked most about his service on the board, Andy stated, “as a board member, I really enjoyed sitting down with the clients of LAUNCH who would attend the board meetings to talk about how

The 2024 Youth Summer Program hosted by LAUNCH wrapped up as a huge success on August 15th . This year our staff of four worked with fourteen students, ages 12 – 18. Our staff this year are New York State teachers certified in general education and special education. The Youth Summer Program is for OPWDD

We are so excited to welcome new members to the LAUNCH board of directors. These individuals have stepped up to help our organization; our staff members and our program participants to make LAUNCH a better organization that helps the children and adults in our community with learning and developmental challenges. Let’s meet these special people:

It’s was a great day for LAUNCH at our 10th Annual Links for Learning Golf Tournament & Golf Ball Drop.   Thank you to our Honorary Chairpersons Katherine and Mark Bell for their leadership and support of our tournament!  In addition, The Bell Home Team was our Tournament Presenting Sponsor this year!  You both are the

Summer is always a very busy time at LAUNCH’s LIFE Program. With more opportunities for becoming involved in the community during warmer months, staff incorporates fun and creative ways for clients to work toward their goals. Our clients in this program each have identified goals for themselves, or skills they want to improve on to

Jordan came to LAUNCH’s employment programs and worked to update her resume, researched and applied to jobs of interest to her and prepared for interviews. Jordan struggled to attend her job development meetings consistently, but with prompting and a change in employment consultant, Jordan began to take an active role in her journey to employment.