Feb 19, 2025 | UConnectCare
By Mike Pettinella UConnectCare has promoted Kathy Hodgins of Medina, a 23-year-employee of the nonprofit substance use prevention, treatment and recovery agency, to chief executive officer. Hodgins succeeds John Bennett, who resigned to become director of network...
Feb 3, 2025 | UConnectCare
By Mike Pettinella John Bennett is leaving UConnectCare after dedicating the past 25 years at the agency formerly known as Genesee/Orleans Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse to helping those affected by substance and alcohol use disorder. With his last day as...
Jan 24, 2025 | UConnectCare
By Mike Pettinella Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded through the annual UConnectCare Foundation Scholarship program in 2025. The program, initiated several years ago, provides financial support to individuals pursuing their education at an institution of higher...
Dec 17, 2024 | UConnectCare
By Mike Pettinella UConnectCare recognized 18 employees with longevity awards at its annual holiday luncheon on Tuesday at Terry Hills Restaurant in Batavia. Among those honored was President/Chief Executive Officer John Bennett, who joined the nonprofit agency in...
Nov 25, 2024 | UConnectCare
By Mike Pettinella UConnectCare is looking to make the holiday season – starting with two “Friendsgiving” activities in Batavia next week – a special one for the recovery community in Genesee and Orleans counties. The Recovery Station at 5256 Clinton St. Rd. and the...
Nov 18, 2024 | UConnectCare
By Mike Pettinella Just as he did when he was drinking and partying, LeRoyan Justin Stimson isn’t holding back in his role as a certified recovery peer advocate and addiction recovery coach at UConnectCare (formerly Genesee/Orleans Council on Alcoholism and Substance...