Mark your calendars for the following events: Share our Events Page and spend some Quality Time with friends while supporting the Olean Center! Frank Olean Center Charity Golf Tournament Aug. 2, Richmond Country Club Noon lunch, 1 p.m. shotgun start Cheers for Charity Sept. 10, Grey Sail Brewing, 5-8 p.m. Trivia Night Oct. 24, 6 p.m.

Bruce Olean, son of founder Frank Olean, recently reflected on what the Olean Center has meant to him and his family over the past 60 years. Along with his sisters, Betty of Hope Valley and Ann of Cumberland, Bruce grew up watching his father turn personal experience into lasting impact. His brother Jay’s challenges helped inspire the Center’s creation. One particular moment made that legacy feel especially real. “After all of the stories and examples of the good work of the

This past fall, Westerly Land Trust welcomed Olean Center participants and staff to the Avondale Farm Preserve for hands-on nature adventures. During Pollinator Safari and Feathered Friends outings, children and adults explored the preserve using binoculars, nets, and even a gentle “bug vacuum” that allowed insects to be viewed up close before being safely released. The experience encouraged curiosity, connection, and a whole new way of seeing the natural world. “It was incre

This is a milestone year in more ways than one! As our nation marks its 250th anniversary, we’re proud to celebrate 60 years of the Frank Olean Center, six decades of growth, resilience, and people coming together to make a difference. We’ll be celebrating all year long, starting with our 60th Anniversary Celebration Dinner on April 24th at the Andrea Seaside Restaurant & Beach Bar. We hope you’ll join us! “When you look at how the Olean Center has evolved over 60 years, mee

For more than two decades, John Nicolosi has been a constant, joyful presence at the Olean Center, someone who shows up with energy, ideas, and a genuine love for the people he serves. John began volunteering while still working, fitting time at the Center into his afternoons. As he moved closer to retirement, that commitment only deepened. What started as helping out soon became an essential part of his life, as John found meaning and connection in spending time with partic