What started as a simple idea to bring joy to older adults has grown into a program that has changed hundreds of lives across Western New York.
Senior Wishes, a nonprofit dedicated to granting wishes for income-eligible seniors, recently celebrated a major milestone, granting its 500th wish.
Residents at the People Inc. Pine Apartments in Lockport were gifted a vegetable and herb garden this past spring.
The organization was founded in 2014 by Wendy Backman, who is now preparing to retire after nearly 14 years leading the program…