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OCEAN – August, 2010: 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 Thursdays throughout August to support The Arc of Monmouth. On Thursdays throughout the month, 25% 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 hard time for us. We are constantly struggling to increase funds. 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, and reservations are recommended.

HISTORY IS MADE AT THE ARC OF MONMOUTH

FIRST INDIVIDUAL WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES APPOINTED AS PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD

TINTON FALLS – June 22, 2010 - - History was made for The Arc of Monmouth and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as Neil Fleischman of Eatontown, an individual served by The Arc of Monmouth, was appointed as President of the organization at the agency’s annual meeting on the evening of June 22. His two-year term will take effect on July 1.

“We are so proud of Neil,” said Mary Scott, Executive Director. “He has been very successful as a member of the Board, and I am certain he will do a fine job as President.”

Robert Gura, the outgoing president, mirrored Ms. Scott’s comments by saying, “I speak for the entire board when I say that Neil will do a spectacular job as president and we will be there to support him every step of the way.”

Neil has been a part of The Arc of Monmouth for many years and has served on the Board of Directors since 2005. He is also a long time employee of Macy’s at the Monmouth Mall and has held positions in the Circle of Friends Club at The Arc.

Two additional new board members were appointed at the meeting as well. Joyce Quarles of Long Branch and William Mirkin of Marlboro will be adding their time and talents to The Arc board this year.

ARC OF MONMOUTH TO HOST THE FIRST ANNUAL EDWARD M. ROSELL MEMORIAL ARC GOLF CLASSIC

LINCROFT – The Arc of Monmouth’s traditional Golf Classic has been renamed to honor Edward M. Rosell, a long time supporter and volunteer who sadly passed away in 2009. The First Annual Edward M. Rosell Memorial Arc Golf Classic will be held at Bamm Hollow Country Club in Lincroft on Monday, June 21, 2010. The Arc of Monmouth would like to thank all sponsors and donors for their generous contributions.

The Arc Golf Committee is hoping for a beautiful day and for a large crowd of golfers. A modified scramble will be used and prizes will be awarded for men and women. Fees include a delicious lunch, green fees, carts, lockers and dinner.

Registration for the tournament will begin at 11 a.m., with lunch following at 11:30 and a shotgun start at 1:00. An open bar and hors d’oeuvres will be available for one hour immediately following play. A cash bar will follow in addition to an awards dinner and drawings for gift and 50/50 raffles.

The entry fee for tournament is $250 per Golfer. All proceeds from the tournament will go toward The Arc of Monmouth’s programs that benefit individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in Monmouth County. For more information about playing in the tournament, visit the website at www.arcofmonmouth.org or call The Arc of Monmouth’s Development Department at 732-493-1919.

STEP UP FOR THE ARC WALK IS THIS SATURDAY

TINTON FALLS – Walking is one of the best ways to exercise! Consider pre-registering for The Arc of Monmouth’s 12^th Annual Step Up For The Arc Walk, set for Saturday, May 15, 2010. This fun-filled family day includes a special appearance by the official New Jersey Devils mascot, N.J. Devil and various activities planned for people of all ages at Liberty Park II in Tinton Falls, which is wheelchair and stroller accessible.

A complimentary breakfast and lunch will be served by the Lodges of the 17^th Masonic District: Asbury Jordan #142, Caesarea #64, Durand #179, Matawan #192, Monmouth #172, Navesink #9, Ocean #89 and Olive Branch #16.

The walk will take place in conjunction with The Arc of New Jersey and 19 other chapters of The Arc across the state. Our statewide sponsor is Hinkle, Fingles & Prior. On a local level, The Arc of Monmouth’s Gold Sponsors are the Anabel Foundation and IPPC Poets Pharmacy Inc. The Arc of Monmouth would like to thank all sponsors, both state and local, for their generous contributions.

Walkers may choose to walk as little or as far as they wish. Registration begins at 9 AM, and the walk starts at 10 AM. There is no fee to register but a donation of $40 gets you an official walk tee shirt. Participants can dedicate part of the Walk to someone special! A $50 donation will get his/her name displayed on the route of the Blue Ribbon Mile in addition to being placed on the dedication display board.

To pre-register, contact The Arc of Monmouth’s development department at 732-493-1919 or visiting www.arcofmonmouth.org. Set up your own fundraising web page to email to all your friends, family and co-workers at www.firstgiving.com/arcnj. Click on the “Get Started” button, choose The Arc of Monmouth, and you can collect donations safely online and reach people around the world!

LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO RECEIVE AWARD

TINTON FALLS – April, 2010- The Dorothy B. Hersh High School Self Advocacy Group has been selected to receive the “Making the Difference-Group Achievement Award” at the 5^th Annual Spring Into Action Luncheon hosted by the New Jersey Self-Advocacy Project.

The students are being presented with this award for their work on the “Spread the Word to end the Word” campaign, a nationwide campaign working hard to remove the word “retarded” from use.

Using notes and a PowerPoint presentation, 8 students with developmental disabilities spoke to two undergraduate classes at Georgian Court University, Cultural Anthropology and Sociology about how the “R” words, “retard” and “retarded,” should be removed from everyday language. Following the presentations, they solidly held a question and answer session with the students.

In addition, some of the students attended the “Rally for Respect” at Rutgers University Busch Campus Center, Piscataway on March 23. This rally brought representatives, students, citizens and self advocates together to end the “R” word.

The criteria for the award includes: 1-A demonstration of teamwork through showing an ability to work cohesively with others towards the common goal of self advocacy; 2-Group meetings must be primarily advocate directed and lead; 3-Group exhibits support for each other in achieving the leadership roles and responsibilities identified by the group; and 4-Group utilizes advisor support effectively.

Dorothy B. Hersh High, is a component of The Arc of Monmouth. Mary Scott, Executive Director of The Arc of Monmouth said, “I am so proud of the Self Advocacy Group at Hersh High. They have taken a very active role in a very important campaign.”

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.

Photos are available in conjunction with this story. Please contact Tara Luft, tluft@arcofmonmouth.org for photos.

STEP UP FOR THE ARC WALK IS 2 WEEKS AWAY

TINTON FALLS – Find those sneakers, pre-register and safely donate online for The Arc of Monmouth’s 12^th Annual Step Up For The Arc Walk, set for Saturday, May 15, 2010. A fun filled day is planned for people of all ages at Liberty Park II in Tinton Falls, which is wheelchair and stroller accessible.

RED HORSE ART GALLERY TO RECEIVE COMMUNITY CHAMPION OF THE ARTS AWARD FROM MONMOUTH COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL

FREEHOLD – April 2010- The Red Horse Art Gallery, a collaborative effort between The Arc of Monmouth and VSA arts of New Jersey, has been chosen by the Monmouth County Arts Council to receive the Champion of the Arts Award, one of three Arts Education Awards for 2010. The gallery is being presented with this award for providing opportunities for lifelong learning in the arts for people with disabilities to promote their skills, talents and dreams.

The Red Horse Art Gallery, housed in The Arc of Monmouth’s Arc Resources Unlimited in the Freehold Raceway Mall, opened in April of 2007. In addition to the gallery, the space serves as one of the agency’s employment centers offering a job training and placement program and an afternoon drop off center.

The gallery itself displays the artwork of individuals with disabilities and has held art classes for individuals with disabilities.

The gallery will be presented with this award at the annual Art Education Awards on Monday, May 17^th from 6-8 PM at the Two River Theater in Red Bank.

STEP UP FOR THE ARC WALK IS ONE MONTH AWAY

TINTON FALLS – Free food, carnival games, crafts, music and fun! The Arc of Monmouth’s 12^th Annual Step Up For The Arc Walk is set for Saturday, May 15, 2010 at Liberty Park II in Tinton Falls, which is wheelchair and stroller accessible.

Consider pre-registering by contacting The Arc of Monmouth’s development department at 732-493-1919 or visiting www.arcofmonmouth.org. Set up your own fundraising web page to email to all your friends, family and co-workers at www.firstgiving.com/arcnj. Click on the “Get Started” button, choose The Arc of Monmouth where you can collect donations safely online and reach people around the world!

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The Arc of the United States Announces Sub-Grant Award to The Arc of Monmouth for Transitioning Youth from School to Adult Life Funded by the Walmart Foundation

April 7, 2010, TINTON FALLS – Thanks to a $3 million grant from the Walmart Foundation, The Arc of the United States (The Arc) is awarding grants to 45 local chapters of The Arc across the U.S. in support of a new initiative designed to help youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

These Sub-Grants are being awarded as part of the Walmart Foundation School-to-Community Transition Project. The project aims to increase transition outcomes and to build inclusion and involvement of youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities in independent living, employment, post-secondary education or vocational training, and community, social and civic affairs.

The project of The Arc of Monmouth involves collaboration with Brookdale Community College to offer college courses and employment preparation to high school graduates with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The program is expected to start in September of this year.

“The Arc of Monmouth is thrilled to have been selected to be a part of The Arc of the United States and Walmart Foundation initiative, and to be able to offer the opportunity for a college experience for young adults with developmental disabilities,” said Mary Scott, Executive Director of The Arc of Monmouth.

“The Walmart Foundation is committed to improving the lives of people with disabilities and ensuring they have opportunities to live better,” said Margaret McKenna, president of the Walmart Foundation. “Our recent grant to The Arc reinforces our commitment by supporting programs of The Arc across America.”

About The Arc of the United States

The Arc of the United States (The Arc) promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and related developmental disabilities, from any of hundreds of specific syndromes and neurological conditions throughout their lifetimes. Together with our network of 730 state and local chapters as well as our individual members, we support their full inclusion and participation in their communities and influence public policy. For more information, please visit www.thearc.org

About The Arc of Monmouth

The Arc of Monmouth is committed to improving the lives of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. The agency offers employment, vocational, residential, recreational, health and mental health services, day programs, family support and a private high school. For more information visit our website at www.arcofmonmouth.org.

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