Catalyst for Change: The Careers and Philanthropy of John R. Oishei

By Sally Crowley - July 25, 2016

A freak accident changed the path of John R. Oishei’s career, but his giving nature was a life-long constant, and has left a vibrant philanthropic legacy that continues to impact Western New York in the 21^st century.

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