Costello has brought together key partners to collaborate on and establish innovative programs. She was instrumental and integral in the development and launch of the Golisano Autism Center, the Golisano Pediatric Behavioral Health & Wellness Center, Nazareth University’s Golisano Training Center and transition and employment services at several agencies to enhance quality of life and maximize the abilities of young adults with developmental disabilities. 

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The Golisano Foundation has awarded nearly $230,000 in the fourth round of its COVID-19 Response Grants to six organizations in Western New York and Southwest Florida. Grants totaling more than $215,000 have been awarded to agencies that serve individuals with ...

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The Golisano Foundation has awarded some $265,500 to 10 organizations in Western New York and Southwest Florida in its second round of COVID-19 Response Grants. The nonprofit has awarded nearly $700,000 in funding to date. Locally, the grants will help ...

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The Golisano Foundation has awarded nearly $430,000 in its first round of COVID-19 Response Grants. Grants totaling $403,000 will help organizations serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with urgent needs stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. Grants totaling $23,300 from ...

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Lifetime Assistance Inc. has received a $750,000 challenge grant from the Golisano Foundation. The funding will help the nonprofit transform three-day services centers to meet the changing needs of those with developmental disabilities. The Independence Together campaign, the largest in ...

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The long-awaited Golisano Autism Center opened its doors last week, but celebrated in earnest on Thursday with organization leaders, elected officials and Rochester philanthropist and Paychex Inc. founder Tom Golisano, who made the dream a reality with the initial $3 ...

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St. John Fisher College and the Golisano Foundation announced on Tuesday a $5.8 million gift to the college from philanthropist B. Thomas Golisano to create an institute dedicated to training nurses in the care of people with developmental disabilities. The ...

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