Inclusion Matters

JANUARY 2026

On Friday, December 12th, the staff at Advocates’ Liverpool office kicked off the season with the perfect holiday treat! With the assistance of their mentors, the HOPE Club Carolers donned their best holiday outfits and sang a variety of holiday favorites for everyone to enjoy. The talented group had practiced together for weeks, and it showed!

Advocates sends its sincere thanks to the carolers and their mentors for the wonderful job they did and for helping spread holiday cheer!

Click below to hear some holiday classics

from your friends at Advocates!

Together, we are building a more compassionate future

Thank you for your generous donations to our Annual Appeal benefiting children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Your support directly strengthens the programs, services, and opportunities that empower individuals of all ages to learn, grow, and thrive. If you would like to make a gift to the Annual Appeal, there is still time.

Because of donors like you, we are able to provide essential resources, promote independence, and create inclusive environments where every person is valued and supported. Your contribution not only impacts the individuals we serve, but also brings hope and encouragement to their families and caregivers.

We are deeply grateful for your commitment to our

mission and for standing with us as we work to build a

more inclusive and compassionate community.

Your generosity truly makes a difference!

Advocates held a food drive from November through December to benefit the Food Bank of Central New York. 

Thanks to your generosity, 415 pounds of food were donated to the drive!

Thank you for joining Advocates in supporting the Food Bank of CNY, and in turn, our neighbors during these challenging times.

Food pantries and soup kitchens are always looking for donations. To find one near you, please click here.

Join us for our next Dine for Dollar$ fundraiser anytime between 5pm-9pm on Monday, February 9th at Chipotle in Liverpool (3852 State Rte. 31).

Families, friends, and employees of Advocates are invited to join us for an evening of fun and delicious food!

Chipotle will generously donate 25% of all pre‑tax sales to Advocates. If you are dining in, please show the flyer (below) to your server. If you are ordering online or in the app, use code 346PPYX to make sure your meal counts. Enjoy a delicious meal while making a meaningful impact for a great cause!

We look forward to seeing you there,

and we appreciate your support!

We're already thinking Spring!

Advocates' 12 week kickball league will begin on January 21st and run through May 15th for people ages 11+ who receive services from Advocates.

The session will be held on Wednesdays from 4pm-5pm at CNY Family Sports Centre (7201 Jones Rd. Syracuse, NY 13209). The fee to participate is only $20 per person! Payment can be made in person on the first day of the session or can be mailed to the Liverpool office. Please make checks payable to:

Advocates Incorporated

Attn: Finance – Kickball

300 South Manlius St.

Fayetteville, NY 13066

Individuals must be enrolled in our FSS Recreation program in order to register. We will once again be able to sign up the first 60 people that register. Click the tab below to register today! For questions, please email Recreation@advocatesincorporated.org

Please provide the best phone number to receive text message notifications on the registration form. We will send a text message if we must cancel due to weather or other circumstances. If you feel the weather is not suitable, please do not feel obligated to attend. Safety comes first!

We look forward to seeing everyone back on the field!

Advocates' Executive Director, Amy Dugliss, and Self-Advocate, Nicholas Courgi, collaborate each month to bring you an Advocates-themed podcast! The Inclusion Matters Podcast can be found by searching "Inclusion Matters Advocates" on Amazon Music and Spotify. We hope you'll tune in monthly to hear inspiring stories from Advocates!

In case you missed it!



Check out a previous edition's spotlight on the

hardworking Artie Bennett!