CDS Life Transitions

12/18/2025

Congratulations to this year's CDSLT Staff Award winners! Yesterday we gathered to hear the kind words that these employee's colleagues had to say about them, and recognize them with an award! Here are all of the employees who won awards for their exceptional work:

Safety Award: James Duberry, CDS Monarch DSP
Lew and Phyllis Wolf Award for Leadership: Star Mattice, Prime Care Coordination Care Manager Supervisor
Dr. Allentoff Award of Excellence for Direct Support Professionals: Yolanda Williams, CDS Monarch DSP
Lew and Phyllis Award for Outstanding Service (All Staff): Leanne Zonneville, Prime Care Coordination Care Manager
Deborah Bean Mission: Arthur Patrick, CDS Monarch DSP
Collaboration: Ann Marie Tompkins, CDS Life Transitions Sr. Application Admin
Core Values: Liset Garcia Villalonga, Prime Care Coordination Bilingual Care Manager
Community: Sara Morey, Prime Care Coordination Sr. Care Manager

12/02/2025

Giving Tuesday is happening now! Join people around the world as we give back to our communities. Make a donation that will impact individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Veterans, seniors, and so many more at cdslifetransitions.org/donate/

11/26/2025

Congratulations to our staff who celebrated 5, 10, 15, and 25 years with CDS Life Transitions this month! Your dedication to our mission, the individuals we serve, and your colleagues is what makes CDS Life Transitions what it is!

11/06/2025

Thank you to Nucor Steel for your ongoing support!

Our long-time partner Nucor Steel presented a check from their annual golf tournament in support of Warrior Salute Veteran Services today as we were joined by Senator Brouk's office. Thank you to Nucor steel and Senator Brouk for your support!

Nucor Steel

10/14/2025

Congratulations to our very own James Velazquez, Vice President of Compliance & Quality Improvement, for graduating from the 2025 Healthcare Business Academy Fellowship Program!

The program focuses on shaping dedicated, educated, and motivated leaders to make a measurable impact on quality, cost, and access to healthcare.

10/13/2025

It's National Customer Service Week and we want to thank our staff for their ongoing commitment to providing excellent customer service each and every day!

09/22/2025

Congratulations to our very own Kate Wagner, Chief Operating Officer of CDSLT, for being selected as one of Rochester Business Journal's Forty Under 40 honorees!

Honorees were selected based on outstanding professional accomplishments, civic involvement, letters of reference and impact of achievement before age 40.

09/10/2025

Visit CDS Life Transitions at TalentFEST on Saturday, September 13th from 11am-4pm in Innovation Square! Our knowledgeable staff can answer your questions and discuss roles we're hiring for! Find out why we were selected as best place to work in NY in 2024!

08/28/2025

We sincerely thank NY Assemblymember Jen Lunsford and her team for bringing the Monroe County Mobile DMV and the Board of Elections to our location today. This initiative greatly assisted the individuals we serve and our staff members. The highlight was undoubtedly the demonstration of the voting machine!

08/21/2025

Today is National Senior Citizens Day!

At CDS Life Transitions, we celebrate the incredible seniors who continue to inspire us with their wisdom, compassion, and strength. Whether they're volunteers, family members, or the people we proudly support through our programs, seniors are the heart of our communities.

We honor their legacies, value their stories, and remain committed to providing the services and support they deserve to age with dignity, independence, and joy.

Take a moment today to call, visit, or thank a senior who's made a difference in your life.

08/20/2025

At CDS Life Transitions, we embody compassion, right down to the IT department! Hear from Todd why he stays with CDSLT.

"I've been with CDS for 5 years and I stay because of the compassion that everyone shows in this company" -Todd

08/17/2025

Happy National Nonprofit Day!
Today, we celebrate the power of nonprofits to create lasting change – and at CDS Life Transitions, that's exactly what we strive to do every single day.
From supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to empowering Veterans and older adults, CDS Life Transitions is more than a nonprofit – it's a movement of compassion, dignity, and impact.
Our mission touches over 17,200 lives through housing, employment, care coordination, and day programs that help people live their most fulfilling lives. None of it would be possible without the support of donors like you.
Help us continue this life-changing work. Give today through the donate button at www.cdslifetransitions.org.