October is Disability Employment Awareness Month. All year long The Arc Gloucester works diligently to provide employment options to our served individuals such as our pre-vocational training and supported employment programs. Supported Employment is designed to help individuals obtain and maintain a job in the general workforce. James Carver is one of our individuals...
One of the greats gifts you can give is your time. The Arc Gloucester thrives by having volunteers assist us with events and programs throughout the year. Without volunteers, The Arc Gloucester would not be able to achieve all that we have in nearly 65 years. With the help of community members, we can continue to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental...
Over a year ago, The Arc Gloucester was forced to shutter it's Day Habilitation Programs for the safety of our served individuals and staff. COVID-19 was raging, and there was much uncertainty in the world. What remained certain, though, was The Arc Gloucester's commitment to re-open as soon as it was safely possible to do so. During our closure, we provided programming through our...
The Arc Gloucester is proud to announce the promotion of Lisa Conley to Chief Executive Officer. Lisa began her career with The Arc Gloucester in 1991 as Confidential Secretary. Throughout her 30 years with The Arc Gloucester, she has held various positions in Administration and Leadership, including Executive Secretary, Director of Public Affairs, Assistant Executive...
Every year,The Arc Gloucester participates in Giving Tuesday ,a global movement just after Thanksgiving which seeks to bring about support and recognition to participating non-profits. We use this opportunity to remind our supporters how crucial they are to our mission and vision, and how incredibly grateful we are for their support. It is sort of a jumpstart to our Annual...
In partnership with ASuggestion for Wellness, The Arc Gloucester recently participated in a panel presented by HealthMatters , a program from The University of Illinois at Chicago. CEO Jake J. Jones and Agency Nurse Robyn Blanchard participated in the discussion with ASuggestion creator, Greg Wilson and colleague in the I/DD space, Jade Pollock. Below is a...
In a press release yesterday, Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson and Department of Children and Families Commissioner Norbut Beyer announced a $25 Million plan supporting Community-Based Providers in the home health, developmental disability, child welfare and homeless service space. The plan was created to support the organizations as they continue to incur COVID-19...
On Saturday, October 17th, our Step Up to The Arc Gloucester Virtual Challenge kicked off, and we are so excited! This year, COVID-19 forced us to cancel our much anticipated in-person 5K, Walkathon and Family Fun Day! We are so bummed to not be able to celebrate the occasion in person with you. But, we're so excited about this Virtual Challenge. With the virtual...
Yesterday, The Arc Gloucester received this $10,000 COVID-19 Relief Grant from the South Jersey Federal Credit Union. We are so grateful to SJFCU for selecting us as a recipient of a much-needed grant! CEO Jake Jones and CFO Mark Storm accepted the grant from Ernest Huggard, President and CEO of South Jersey Federal Credit Union. Thank you, South Jersey Federal Credit...
Samantha Smith-Domeraski, Manager of Heather Ridge Apartments at The Arc Gloucester, is no stranger to tough times. In 2016, she was a struggling mom of a three year old and worked two jobs she held little love for. Armed with a Medical Assistant degree, she felt untethered and uncertain of what her future held. A chance encounter at a Halloween Party changed her life for...
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The Arc Gloucester is proud to present our new and improved website! We are so excited that you are here. For the last few months, The Arc Gloucester worked closely with Arreva to design the perfect user friendly website experience. We workshopped many ideas, but we’re truly pleased to bring you this final product! Mobile Friendly! We know our old site was not mobile...
A busy day of networking, delicious food, and hardworking volunteers was the perfect way to start the summer of 2018. Through the partnership of The Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce and United Way of Gloucester County , we were lucky enough to host the afternoon lunch and networking event and be one part of the many projects for the Day of Action! As volunteers,...
For July 2018 our Star Self-Advocate is Ms. Monica Tennant! Monica has been with us at the Achievement Center at Franklinville (formerly known as Franklinville ATS) since 2010! While being an absolute joy to be around Monica is also one of the friendliest, caring, and most helpful people you’ll meet. She is quick to introduce you to her friends, show you around, and share a...
Meet our Star Self-Advocate for June 2018, James Storti! James is an eager to learn, outspoken, and dedicated individual. He is currently a resident to one of our supervised apartments where, with the help of James, smiles are found all throughout the apartment! Because James is such an inspiring self-advocate he has represented The Arc Gloucester at many of our events this...
Aktion Club of Gloucester County is a community service organization sponsored by The Arc Gloucester and Kiwanis Club of Greater Woodbury . Aktion Club is designed to inspire adults with developmental disabilities to take leadership roles and make a difference in the community. Club members give back by conducting fundraisers and carrying out service projects; being...
