LE ROY — Some local kids are starting early in learning the importance of supporting their communities. A Le Roy boy and sisters from Bergen were the top youth league fundraisers in Genesee ARC’s 41st Annual Bowl-A-Thon. Terrence Asbrand, 7, raised $1,153.62. In the meantime, Julia and Jillian Menzie, ages 13 and 15, worked together […]
Available now is the Pet Connections 2016 Therapy Dogs calendar, just $10 or $15 for an autographed copy! Pet Connections participants designed the calendar to share the love and inspiration they encounter every day with therapy dogs. Nearly all of the photos that appear in the calendar were taken by individuals in the Pet Connections […]
What’s to say about a perfect Christmas dinosaur? Such as the feature character in the Starlight Studio and Art Gallery holidays show and sale, a work by Starlight artist Chace Lobley. Brontosaurus—possibly—in a Santa hat and peacefulness of the season mood. A look on his Jurassic reptilian face of goodwill to all—even pesky raptors—and hope […]
Paid training. The Arc of Schuyler is seeking a person to join our Home Services team, providing respite, recreation, and in-home care to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Must be willing to provide support and training within the day habilitation program as needed. Full-time position available. Must be flexible to work day, […]
People Inc., the region’s largest human-services organization, has established an affiliate that will supply durable medical equipment and technology to local clients. Source: People Inc. launches medical equipment supply business – Business – The Buffalo News
Two four-legged volunteers rang the bell to raise funds for the Salvation Army 2015 campaign Source: People ‘paws’ for donations in Canandaigua, thanks to a pair of canine bell-ringers – News – MPNnow – Canandaigua, NY
By providing funding for six dances, a picnic, and two variety show performances, NYSARC Trust Services brought meaningful recreation activities to hundreds of individuals with disabilities in Livingston and Wyoming Counties throughout 2015. NYSARC Trust Services is part of The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming’s state organization. For 2015, its Trustees authorized a state-wide distribution of about […]
Nearly 10 years later, Jason “J-Mac” McElwain’s student-manager-turned-shooting-star moment is still remembered with amazement, and 100 years from now organizers of the new AutismUp Opportunity Awards hope people are still talking about that magical night and the money raised for autism research because of it.McElwain, 27, and Greece Athena’s Jim Johnson, 56, the coach who put J-Mac in […]
A local girl living with autism learned at a young age that she has a talent to communicate through art. And now that artwork is taking the form of books, which she hopes will inspire others.Kristin Maggio, a 9-year-old from Akron who lives in the Clarence School District, was nonverbal until she was 4 years […]
Submitted photo: Park Avenue Bike Shop owner, Andy August , and Inventory manager Alex Oliveri , delivered 20 bicycles to the Genesee ARC Community Center. For a second year in a row, the Park Ave Bike Shop of Rochester made a Christmastime visit to Genesee ARC — last year, with 20 bicycles, this year with […]
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