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March 3, 2010- Hersh High School has a Heart
February 22, 2010 - Art Student's Artwork to be hung at Arc of the United States Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
February 22, 2010 - March is Declared as Arc Awareness Month
February 2, 2010 - WOC to host Job Shadow Day for Monmouth Regional Students
December 23, 2009-Arc of Monmouth Awarded Three-Year CARF Accreditation
November 6, 2009 - Winter Glow Ball Underway
September 2, 2009 - The Arc of Monmouth Recognizes Direct Support Professionals
August, 11, 2009 - Arc of Monmouth to Host World Premiere of Dead Ringer
July 31, 2009 - August for Arc at Piccola Italia Restaurant
July 1, 2009 - Freehold Knights of Columbus Donate to Arc
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HERSH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SPEAK AT GEORGIAN COURT UNIVERSITY
LAKEWOOD- (March 9, 2010)- Nine students from the Dorothy B. Hersh High School of The Arc of Monmouth were invited to speak about ending the “R” word and take a tour of Georgian Court University, Lakewood.
Using notes and a PowerPoint presentation, 8 students with developmental disabilities spoke to two undergraduate classes, Cultural Anthropology and Sociology about how the “R” words, “retard” and “retarded,” should be removed from everyday language. After they confidently answered questions from both classes, the students ate lunch in the dining hall and were taken on a tour of the George Jay Gould Mansion located on campus.
“This was such a wonderful opportunity for the students. They worked hard on the presentation and I am proud of them,” said Ms. Candice Layton, a teacher at Hersh High School.
Dorothy B. Hersh High School students along with other served individuals from The Arc of Monmouth’s programs will be going to the “Rally for Respect” at Rutgers University Busch Campus Center, Piscataway on March 23. This rally will bring representatives, students, citizens and self advocates together to end the “R” word.
The Dorothy B. Hersh High School is a private school for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities between the ages of 14 and 21. To contact the school, call 732-493-3563.
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HERSH HIGH SCHOOL HAS A HEART
TINTON FALLS – This past February, students from the Dorothy B. Hersh High School of The Arc of Monmouth were very busy dipping strawberries into chocolate and molding beautiful chocolate lollipops. This chocolate extravaganza has become an annual fundraiser for Deborah Heart and Lung Center in Browns Mills, New Jersey.
Physical Education teacher, Linda Minnella, was a patient at Deborah in November of 2004 where she underwent open-heart surgery. She received such good care there that the school and students wanted to give back to the hospital that helped their teacher.
One student commented, “We love Miss Linda, she teaches us how to stay healthy, so we want to help the people who saved her life.”
Dearborn Farms in Holmdel was gracious enough to donate luscious strawberries to the school’s fundraiser and FoodTown and Wegman’s both donated gift cards for other needed supplies. The school would like to extend its appreciation to these businesses for their generosity.
When all was said and done, the students sold five cases of strawberries and 100 lollipops. From their hard work, $450 was donated to Deborah Heart and Lung Center.
The students at Hersh High learn a lot about community involvement and helping others. They hold other fundraising events throughout the year including an Empty Bowls event, with the proceeds going to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Long Branch Food Pantry.
The Dorothy B. Hersh High School is a private school for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities between the ages of 14 and 21. To contact the school, call 732-493-3563.
ART STUDENT’S ARTWORK TO BE HUNG AT ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
HEADQUARTERS IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
FREEHOLD – (February, 2010) Arc Resources Unlimited, a component of The Arc of Monmouth, is proud to announce that artwork created by one of its former art class students has been accepted for display in the new office of The Arc of the United States in Washington, D.C.
Isabell Villacis was a student in the visual art classes for individuals with disabilities held at the Red Horse Gallery located in the Freehold Raceway Mall. This program was generously funded by TD Bank Charitable Foundation, Monmouth County Arts Council, and New Jersey Natural Gas. As a young woman with cerebral palsy using a wheelchair, she had limited opportunities to interact with others and receive feedback from experts. She expressed a strong interest and much talent in her artistic expressions and, according to her teacher, showed much promise. Isabell thrived during the 10-week session.
Isabell continues to paint while actively pursuing a career in the arts. Since completing her art classes at the Gallery, she was nominated “Painter of the Month” at A.R.T. (Artistic Realization Technologies) as well as being selected by the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation to have one of her paintings featured on their New Year’s greeting card.
Most recently, the new office of The Arc of the United States in Washington, D.C. was seeking artwork created by artists with disabilities around the country and accepted a painting of Isabell’s. She says of this wonderful accomplishment and honor, “I feel so awesome and very proud of myself as the artist that I am!”
MARCH IS DECLARED AS ARC AWARENESS MONTH
TINTON FALLS – The Arc of Monmouth, an affiliated chapter of the nation’s largest volunteer-based organization devoted to life-long issues of intellectual and developmental disabilities, recognizes and announces March as Arc Awareness Month. Throughout the month of March, The Arc of Monmouth joins chapters of The Arc across the state in a media and public awareness campaign aimed at bringing attention to issues concerning people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, for the 31st consecutive year.
To recognize Arc Awareness Month, The Arc of Monmouth will be erecting displays at some libraries throughout Monmouth County including information about Arc programs and services and general information about intellectual and developmental disabilities. Twenty-eight Monmouth County towns have committed to reading proclamations at their council meetings deeming March as Arc Awareness Month. Those towns are: Aberdeen, Asbury Park, Avon, Belmar, Colts Neck, Fair Haven, Freehold Township, Hazlet, Highlands, Interlaken, Keyport, Lake Como, Manalapan, Marlboro, Middletown, Monmouth Beach, Neptune Township, Ocean, Oceanport, Red Bank, Rumson, Sea Bright, Sea Girt, Shrewsbury Borough, Shrewsbury Township, Spring Lake Borough, Spring Lake Heights and Union Beach.
“Arc Awareness Month is an opportunity for our community to find out more about intellectual and developmental disabilities. It’s also a great chance to learn more about the importance of full inclusion in community life and how diversity is essential to our culture and to our neighbors,” said Mary E. Scott, Executive Director. “The Arc takes this opportunity to express our thanks to those in Monmouth County who’ve been our strong supporters, and to invite others to learn more about us and our mission during March and every month of the year.”
The Arc of Monmouth serves more than 1,700 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities each year with education, vocational training, residential services, health care, supported employment, recreation, social services, self-directed services and advocacy.
To learn more about The Arc of Monmouth please call 732-493-1919 or visit www.arcofmonmouth.org.
WORK OPPORTUNITY CENTER TO HOST JOB SHADOW DAY FOR MONMOUTH REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
LONG BRANCH - The Arc of Monmouth’s Work Opportunity Center (WOC), a community vocational program for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Long Branch will be hosting a Job Shadow Day for thirteen students of Monmouth Regional High School on Tuesday, February 9, 2010.
Job Shadow Day is a year-round effort to introduce young people to the world of work. WOC is excited to host this inclusive group of diverse students. Students will be afforded the opportunity to shadow employees in diverse jobs: production coaches, counselors, maintenance staff and information technology staff. The high school students will also assist served persons with their job tasks and observe groups.
WOC employs over 165 individuals with developmental disabilities. Employees perform many jobs for businesses throughout the state such as packaging, processing and assembly, among others, and earn a paycheck for the work.
The Work Opportunity Center is available to meet your packaging needs. Call Elaine Richardson, Sales and Marketing Manager at 732-229-4414 for more information or visit www.arcofmonmouth.org.
THE ARC OF MONMOUTH AWARDED THREE-YEAR CARF ACCREDITATION
TINTON FALLS – December 2009- The Arc of Monmouth, which serves persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is proud to announce that the organization has been accredited for a period of three years by CARF for the following services: Employment Services: Community Employment Services: Job Development, Job Supports, and Job-Site Training; Employment Services: Comprehensive Vocational Evaluation Services, Employee Development Services and Organizational Employment Services; and Community Services, Community Integration.
This accreditation decision represents the highest level of accreditation that can be awarded to an organization and shows the organization’s substantial conformance to the CARF standards. An organization receiving a Three-Year Accreditation has put itself though a rigorous peer review process and has demonstrated to a team of surveyors during an on-site that its programs and services are of the highest quality, measurable, and accountable.
CARF is an independent, nonprofit accrediting body whose mission is to promote the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process that centers on enhancing the lives of the persons served. Founded in 1966 as the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, and now known as CARF, the accrediting body establishes consumer-focused standards to help organizations measure and improve the quality of their programs and services.
TINTON FALLS – November 2009-The invitations are in the mail for the 43rd Anniversary Winter Glow Ball being held on Friday, December 4th at the Shore Casino in Atlantic Highlands to benefit The Arc of Monmouth.
“This year we are honoring three gentlemen that sit at the heart of our community,” said Anita Roselle, Chairman.
W. Peter Daniels, President of Ocean Medical Center; Steven G. Littleson, President of Jersey Shore University Medical Center; and Timothy J. Hogan, President of Riverview Medical Center will all be honored at this year’s gala.
“Together, these three hospitals make up the Meridian family,” said Mrs. Roselle. “These facilities not only take care of the individuals served by The Arc of Monmouth, but the public as well. It is due to the commitment of these three gentlemen that the three hospitals that encompass Meridian operate at the high standard that they do.”
A kick off to commence the planning was held for the General Committee to the ball at the home of Warren Diamond in early October.
Planning began early this year, as the Executive Committee to the ball, a phenomenal group of women who spend hours planning the event wanted to get a head start into what is referred to as “gala season.” Spectacular live and silent auctions are planned as well as both a giant cash 50/50 raffle at $100 a ticket and a $5 raffle, the prize being $2000 in local dining. The event is black tie, with an elaborate cocktail hour beginning at 7 PM.
If would like information about attending the ball, please call 732-493-1919.
THE ARC OF MONMOUTH RECOGNIZES DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS
TINTON FALLS- Direct Support Professional
Recognition week is September 14-18, 2009. The Arc of
Monmouth’s Board of Directors and Administration are honoring more than
160 direct support employees who improve the lives of people with
intellectual and developmental disabilities every day through their
caring and kindness.
In 2009, The Arc's direct support professionals served over 1,700 people in 20 locations throughout Monmouth County. The Arc applauds their energy, enthusiasm, passion, dedication, commitment, work ethic and caring hearts.
Executive Director Mary Scott said, “The Arc of Monmouth is very fortunate to have dedicated direct support employees committed to our mission of service to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We thank them for their daily efforts to enhance the lives of the people Arc serves.”
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ARC OF MONMOUTH TO HOST WORLD PREMIERE OF DEAD RINGER AT NJ REPERTORY THEATRE
TINTON FALLS- The Arc of Monmouth will be hosting a world premiere performance of the play Dead Ringer by Gino Dilorio at the New Jersey Repertory Company’s Lumina Theatre in Long Branch on Thursday, October 15th at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $40 each. A reception will be held prior to performance with light fare provided by Delicious Orchards, and door prizes.
The play takes place in “Sunset Valley, Texas 1885. Tyrus Cole, a horse trainer, lives on a ranch with his invalid sister Mary. Because he can’t watch her during the day, Tyrus has Mary confined to a root cellar. Enter a young stranger Dwight Foley seeking help with his horse. His arrival upsets the delicate balance between brother and sister, and the three find themselves trapped in a complex web of greed and secrets.”
The Lumina Theatre is located at 179 Broadway, Long Branch. The event benefits The Arc of Monmouth. For tickets or information please call The Arc of Monmouth’s development department at 732-493-1919.
AUGUST FOR ARC AT PICCOLA ITALIA RESTAURANT
OCEAN – August, 2009: Brian Gualtieri, chef and owner of Piccola Italia in Ocean invites you to enjoy his mouthwatering unique takes on classic Italian dishes, fusing fresh Mediterranean flavors with the traditional regional styles of Italian cooking on Wednesdays throughout August to support The Arc of Monmouth. On Wednesdays throughout the month, a generous portion of all food sales will be donated to The Arc of Monmouth.
“The Arc of Monmouth is an important, local organization. We support their Winter Glow Ball each year, and want to do more especially now, in this tough economy where non-profits are really struggling,” said Gualtieri.
“We are so grateful for the support of Piccola Italia,” said Arc of Monmouth Executive Director, Mary Scott. “This is a tough time for us as we are dealing with budget cuts across the board. The support of the community is more important now than ever. This is a very generous contribution, and we thank Brian Gualtieri for the donation.”
Piccola Italia is located in the Cobblestone Shopping Center, 837 West Park Avenue, Ocean, NJ. The phone number is 732-493-3090, reservations are recommended.
FREEHOLD KNIGHTS OF
COLUMBUS DONATE TO ARC
TINTON FALLS – June 29, 2009. Grand Knight Stan Buraczynski and Knight Rick Scott paid a visit to The Arc of Monmouth recently to present a donation check. The check was a result of the efforts of the Knights of Columbus Freehold Council #1672, established in 1913.
Council 1672’s 2009 donation was collected during their April 25th Drive for Individuals with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities. Council members collected donations from passing motorists at intersections throughout Freehold in exchange for a Tootsie Roll.
The Arc of Monmouth receives donations from Councils of the Knights of Columbus throughout Monmouth County. “We are so grateful for the support of the Knights of Columbus over the years,” said The Arc of Monmouth’s Executive Director, Mary Scott.
Much like The Arc of Monmouth was pioneered by a small group of parents, the Knights of Columbus was pioneered by a small group of men in 1881. They met in New Haven, Connecticut, called together by their parish priest. These men formed a fraternal society that has now grown to 1.72 million members. The main focus of the K of C is charity. The Freehold Council has nearly 400 members.
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