Community Services for the Developmentally Disabled celebrates 25 years of service

Community Services for the Developmentally Disabled will commemorate its 25^th anniversary Nov. 7 at Templeton Landing.

Hosted by the Community Services Support Foundation, the "25^th Anniversary Gala, Cheers to 25 Years" will begin at 5 p.m. with a cocktail hour. Organizers will celebrate Mark R. Foley's 25 years as president and CEO of Community Services for the Developmentally Disabled.

Laura Daniels from the Mix Morning Rush on Mix 96 FM will emcee the event with a live musical performance by the Jerry, Flute, and Toney Band. Terry and Kim Pegula's favorite wine is just one of the gifts generously donated for raffle baskets and silent auction items. This annual "Friend Raiser" aims at building relationships throughout the community as well as awareness of agency services.

To learn more, or for ticket sales and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.csdd.net/gala.

The mission at Community Services is to provide or obtain services for people with developmental disabilities and their families in Western New York, which will assist in achieving their highest level of independent living, enable their fullest participation in society, ensure their civil and human rights are protected, and promote their ability to be productive, contributing members of the community.