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At Living Resources, creating a warm, vibrant, and welcoming environment is at the heart of our mission. A home is more than just a place to live, it is a sanctuary where the individuals we support build independence, share experiences, and thrive within their community. Recently, one of our residential homes received a fresh, beautiful transformation thanks to the extraordinary dedication and hard work of a team of volunteers from The Bonadio Group! Armed with paintbrushes, rollers, painter's tape, and an abundance of enthusiasm, the energetic team from The Bonadio Group spent the day revitalizing the walls and trim of [...]

There’s nothing quite like the irresistible aroma of charcoal and barbecue sauce drifting on a warm summer breeze, especially when every delicious meal sold goes toward making a direct, positive impact in our local community. Recently, Fogg’s Automotive in Scotia opened up their grounds to host a legendary Brooks House of BBQ drive-thru fundraiser benefiting Living Resources. Thanks to an incredible team effort between the Fogg’s crew, passionate volunteers, and the Brooks BBQ pit masters, the event was a resounding success! While the charcoal pits kept the heat turned up outside, the true heart [...]

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At Living Resources, we believe in creating moments where everyone has the opportunity to shine, celebrate, and connect. Recently, our Day Community Opportunities Program (DCOP) brought that exact spirit to life at the Delmar Reformed Church in Delmar, NY, hosting an unforgettable prom for the individuals we support. The atmosphere was electrifying from the moment guests arrived. Dressed in their finest attire, individuals stepped into a room decorated to the nines, brimming with energy, warmth, and excitement. Between a delicious spread of food and fun party games, the dance floor remained the heart of the celebration. The highlight of the party? [...]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No, it’s not Christmas in July. It’s the 2026 Living Resources Day Services Awards Ceremony! From Warren and Westchester Counties to every stop in between, our incredible staff and participants journeyed to Hudson High School with one goal in mind: to celebrate. And let’s be honest, when this group gets together, it’s always a party. The energy was electric from the very first beat of the music, with everyone singing and dancing along, their joy absolutely contagious. This ceremony is the grand celebration of a year’s worth of hard work. We cheered [...]

At Living Resources, holiday celebrations are about much more than just a sweet treat—they are valuable opportunities to grow, learn, and connect. Recently, the individuals in our Columbia-Greene Day Community Opportunities program kicked off their Fourth of July festivities with a hands-on culinary adventure. Together, they took on the creative challenge of baking a patriotic flag cake entirely from scratch, using the project to strengthen vital independent living skills. The adventure began long before the ovens were preheated. The individuals in the program practiced real-world budgeting and shopping skills by sitting down to review the [...]