Proclaimed Rivershore Day by Niagara County, November 8 recognizes Rivershore being named a COMPASS agency by New York State in 2002. Rivershore is one of just seven agencies across New York State named a COMPASS organization by the NYS Office of Developmental Disabilities. COMPASS designation is given to agencies that have demonstrated their ability to successfully self-monitor and who achieve excellence through consistently providing services that meet the highest quality standards.

This year’s celebration took place on November 6th and Rivershore presented their 4^th Annual Community Service Award to Sister Barbara Pfohl of Heart & Soul and Don Luce of Community Missions for their amazing support, dedication and collaboration with the Niagara County Aktion Clun in 2009’s Food Drive at Artpark. This award is given annually to a person or organization that has put forth uncommon and sustained effort that promotes acceptance and respect for people living with developmental disabilities in our community.