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Community, Work & Independence CWI has transformed the lives of individuals with disabilities and other barriers for more than 60 years. Our Core Values
People are the heart of what we do.

We value…
•Personalized attention and recognition
•Ethical behavior
•Open-mindedness
•Partnerships within our communities
•Living safe and fulfilling lives
•Evaluating the impact of what we do every day

10/09/2026

Recently, we had the pleasure of gathering for our end-of-summer employee appreciation picnic.

Our employees play an essential role in making our programs strong, supportive and meaningful for the people we serve. Thank you all for everything you do to promote independence and inclusion throughout our community!

Some people see Bigfoot on TV. Brandon met him in person.Brandon and his Community Support Professional Justin spent an ...
10/07/2026

Some people see Bigfoot on TV. Brandon met him in person.

Brandon and his Community Support Professional Justin spent an evening on the Lake George Steamboat Company's Adirondack Bigfoot Cruise and Brandon came home with photos, stories, and a whole new level of street cred. Bigfoot might be a mystery to most people, but Brandon can say he's got a friend in the woods now!

Dancing with the Adirondack Stars was truly an unforgettable evening! ✨Thank you to the CWI Talent who opened the show. ...
10/06/2026

Dancing with the Adirondack Stars was truly an unforgettable evening! ✨

Thank you to the CWI Talent who opened the show. Your performance set the stage for a night full of joy and celebration.

Congratulations to Sarah Hoffman and Ari Ganbat, our Mirrorball Trophy winners, and to Zach Walker and Caitlyn Whiting, our Fan Favorite winners! 🏆

Thank you to all of our dancing couples for the hard work, heart and energy you brought to the floor: Amy Meijer and John Mandia, Max Jackoski and Lisa Camp, Melissa Kwasniewski and Inna Kolodieieva, and Claudia Cedrone and Yurii Kolodieiev. 💃

We want to share our deepest thank you to everyone who helped make the event possible. This special night would not have happened without the generosity, dedication and encouragement of so many who believe in our mission.

Special thank you to our sponsors, volunteers and supporters. Together, you helped create an evening all will remember.

A huge thank you to Fieldstone Foundation, Southern Adirondack Independent Living, Home Improvement Gallery Inc, Deb & M...
10/03/2026

A huge thank you to Fieldstone Foundation, Southern Adirondack Independent Living, Home Improvement Gallery Inc, Deb & Micky Rowell and Center for Better Hearing for becoming Mirrorball Supporters for Dancing with the Adirondack Stars.

Thanks to your generosity we are able to add the final touches to tonight's show!

Dancing with the Adirondack Stars is an unforgettable evening of entertainment, community spirit and philanthropy benefiting CWI. Local celebrities are paired with professional dancers in a friendly dance competition that takes place Tonight (Saturday, October 3) at the Charles R. Wood Theater in Glens Falls. Final Tickets are available here: https://loom.ly/VEppP-U

Stay tuned for more exciting announcements!

A huge thank you to NBT Bank for becoming a Fan Favorite Sponsor for Dancing with the Adirondack Stars.Your generous sup...
10/02/2026

A huge thank you to NBT Bank for becoming a Fan Favorite Sponsor for Dancing with the Adirondack Stars.

Your generous support helps make this event possible and continues to empower the work we do at CWI. We couldn't do it without partners like you!

Dancing with the Adirondack Stars is an unforgettable evening of entertainment, community spirit and philanthropy benefiting CWI. Local celebrities are paired with professional dancers in a friendly dance competition on Saturday, October 3 at the Charles R. Wood Theater in Glens Falls. Tickets are available here: https://loom.ly/VEppP-U

Stay tuned for more exciting announcements!

Only 2 days left until Dancing with the Adirondack Stars hits the stage! We can't wait to see our community shine on the...
10/01/2026

Only 2 days left until Dancing with the Adirondack Stars hits the stage!

We can't wait to see our community shine on the dance floor — but first, let's give a huge shoutout to the judges making it all possible! These incredible volunteers are donating their time to help crown our winner.

Meet the panel:

Carrie Woerner is the Assemblywoman for the 113th District serving her sixth term. She is the chair of the Assembly Standing Committee on Racing and Wagering and is a member of the Assembly’s Agriculture, Local Governments, and Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development committees, as well as a member of the Legislative Women’s Caucus.

Diana Palmer is the Mayor of Glens Falls. She previously served eight years as the City's Third Ward Councilmember and is currently the Vice Chair of the SUNY Adirondack Board of Trustees.

Brittany Bethel is a dance instructor at the Body Barre, a member of the Storm Squad, the official dance team for the Adirondack Thunder, a full-time diagnostic medical sonographer, and a volunteer EMT.

Thank you all for your time and support!

Dancing with the Adirondack Stars is an unforgettable evening of entertainment, community spirit and philanthropy benefiting CWI. Local celebrities are paired with professional dancers in a friendly dance competition on Saturday, October 3 at the Charles R. Wood Theater in Glens Falls. Tickets are available here: https://loom.ly/VEppP-U

Dancing with the Adirondack Stars is just 3 days away! Before the show begins guests will have the chance to enter to wi...
09/30/2026

Dancing with the Adirondack Stars is just 3 days away! Before the show begins guests will have the chance to enter to win one of our raffle baskets. This year's baskets are packed with treats from car care kits to self-care items and more all donated by our generous community partners. Scroll through the images for a sneak peek at some of the baskets!

Dancing with the Adirondack Stars is an unforgettable evening of entertainment, community spirit and philanthropy benefiting CWI. Local celebrities are paired with professional dancers in a friendly dance competition on Saturday, October 3 at the Charles R. Wood Theater in Glens Falls. Tickets are available here: https://loom.ly/VEppP-U

A huge thank you to NYSID for becoming a Double Sign Sponsor for Dancing with the Adirondack Stars and supporting CWI's ...
09/30/2026

A huge thank you to NYSID for becoming a Double Sign Sponsor for Dancing with the Adirondack Stars and supporting CWI's mission!

Dancing with the Adirondack Stars is an unforgettable evening of entertainment, community spirit and philanthropy benefiting CWI. Local celebrities are paired with professional dancers in a friendly dance competition on Saturday, October 3 at the Charles R. Wood Theater in Glens Falls. Tickets are available here: https://loom.ly/VEppP-U

Stay tuned for more exciting announcements!

The stars are ready to shine! Join CWI for Dancing with the Adirondack Stars on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at the Charles...
09/29/2026

The stars are ready to shine! Join CWI for Dancing with the Adirondack Stars on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at the Charles R. Wood Theater in Glens Falls. Six local celebrities are paired with professional dancers to compete for the Mirrorball trophy and the Fan Favorite title, all in support of CWI's mission to enrich lives, one story at a time.

The evening kicks off with a cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m. featuring a silent auction, basket raffle, 50/50 raffle and cash bar, followed by the performance at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $55 per seat. Get yours here: https://loom.ly/VEppP-U

Grab your tickets and cheer on your favorite couple!

Dancing with the Adirondack Stars is just 5 days away! Today we're shining the spotlight on our emcees — the ones keepin...
09/29/2026

Dancing with the Adirondack Stars is just 5 days away! Today we're shining the spotlight on our emcees — the ones keeping the energy high and the show moving all night long!

Dianna Potter is the Senior Director of Day Services at CWI, where she spends her time problem-solving and helping create meaningful opportunities for the people we serve.

James "Jimmy" Griffith is a DWTAS alumni, having competed back in 2019! He's the GM at Homewood Suites Saratoga Springs, a former Washington County Board of Supervisors member, and a dedicated community volunteer.

Thank you both for lending your time and talent to make this night unforgettable!

Dancing with the Adirondack Stars is an unforgettable evening of entertainment, community spirit and philanthropy benefiting CWI. Local celebrities are paired with professional dancers in a friendly dance competition on Saturday, October 3 at the Charles R. Wood Theater in Glens Falls. Tickets are available here: https://loom.ly/VEppP-U

Stay tuned for more exciting announcements!

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