The Arc of Warren County

This Black History Month, we must recognize how disability has too often been erased from the civil rights stories. Their stories are essential—they show us the resilience, leadership, and the impact of those who have fought for justice at the intersections of race and disability. When we acknowledge and celebrate Black disabled history, we honor those who have paved the way and commit to creating a better future for Black disabled people today. Our office was decorated with posters throughout the month celebrating the rich history, culture and achievements of Black Americans thanks to an initiative by our Fun Committee. We also held a staff lunch that featured culturally significant foods and treats, specially made by our staff! #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackDisabledHistory

Urgent Call for Assistance! The purpose of the virtual meeting with Congressman Kean's staffers will be to questions about and gain clarification on the proposed cuts/changes to Medicaid and Medicare, as well as to highlight the critical need of these supports for the I/DD community. An in-person meeting with Congressman Kean will follow in March. After weeks of trying to obtain answers, The Regional Family Support Planning Council #3 (RFSPC) and the Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities (NJCDD) has set-up a virtual meeting with Congressman Tom Kean Jr.'s office. RFSPC constituent members, NJCDD, and Paul Ahronson will be in attendance at the virtual meeting. We are seeking constituents of congressional district NJ-07 to submit questions and concerns on proposed cuts/changes to Medicaid and Medicare funding/billing and the impacts it will have on the I/DD community. ??This district includes all of Hunterdon and Warren counties in addition to portions of Morris, Somerset, Sussex, and Union counties. To determine if you are a constituent of NJ-07, you can check here: https://lnkd.in/eZEkweu. ??To submit questions or to express interest in attending either meeting (will be a weekday during working hours) please email [email protected]. When contacting, please include your name, town of residence, and zip code. ***Questions for the virtual meeting next week need to be submitted no later than Sunday, 2/23/25. *** ??The Senate and House budget proposals can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eG8rGX7f (Medicaid indicated starting on page 13) https://lnkd.in/evngzayA. #ArcWarrenNJ #ProtectMedicaid #DisabilityRights #TakeActionNow

???It's back!!!! ???? The Hackettstown High School's Key Club will be holding a Mini-Carnival to benefit The Arc of Warren County on Sat., March 8th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the new gym at the back of the high school. Join us for this fun event designed for families with elementary school-aged children (though all are welcome). Enjoy games, crafts, prizes, tasty treats, performances, and so. much. more! ??? Tickets are $3.00; adults and children ages 3 years & older are FREE! Don’t miss out—tag your friends and share this post to spread the word!

????♂?MINI-CARNIVAL IS BACK!!!!???? The Hackettstown High School Key Club's Mini-Carnival will be in full swing on Saturday, March 8 from 10 AM to 1 PM at Hackettstown High School! Proceeds benefit The Arc of Warren County ?? The HHS Key Club has partnered with The Arc of Warren County to put on a winter carnival for over 25 years. After a looooong 5-year hiatus, we are so excited to bring the Mini-Carnival back to the families of Hackettstown and beyond! Tickets are $3 per person at entry. Children aged 2 and under are free. Read the full article at: https://lnkd.in/gkKvdSYy Additional event details on our Facebook page: https://lnkd.in/gsEH4pQ8 #ArcWarrenNJ #MiniCarnival #MardiGras #Hackettstown #WarrenCounty #KeyClub

Take Action today! Any cuts to Medicaid would have serious consequences—people with disabilities will lose the care they count on. Tell your members of Congress: no cuts to Medicaid. Take action now: https://bit.ly/40KIfcr #MedicaidDayOfAction #ArcWarrenNJ #ProtectMedicaid #SelfAdvocacy

Grant News! We are pleased to share that The John A. & Margaret Post Foundation has recently awarded a $22,500 grant to The Arc of Warren County. The grant award will help ensure the safety and security for residents and staff during extreme weather conditions and other situations that may cause a loss of power in the home. Funds have been earmarked for the purchase and installation of two generators at a group home and Camp Warren. The Post Foundation has awarded several grants to The Arc of Warren County since 2019 that have helped install power generators at more than half of the Agency's residential homes. Read the full article at www.arcwarren.org/news #ArcWarrenNJ #WarrenCountyNews #GrantAward #NonprofitNews #ExtremeWeatherPreparedness #FoundationGrants #WarrenCounty #SafetyFirst

We are firm believers that when we build a better world for people with IDD, we build a better world for all of us. Together, we have made a tremendous impact and progress in the quality of life and protection of human rights for people with disabilities. But we need to grow that impact! Simply put, your support is needed now more than ever before. Every dollar donated helps to provide us with the resources to protect and expand the life-giving home and community-based services that support people with disabilities. There still is a lot of work to do and just as The Arc of Warren County has done throughout our 70-year history, we will not rest until the humanity and needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are respected. We could not have come this far as an Agency without the support of the community, and for that we are profoundly thankful. Will you join us in defining the next chapter of empowerment and inclusion? Join us at arcwarren.org/give ??

Our final painting class with ART?stitution of 2024 was "snow" much fun! ?? Our Recreation Services host a variety of social events for individuals with IDD throughout Warren County and the surrounding areas including art classes, dances, dinner and movie nights, exercise classes, seasonal events, and so much more. Funding has been made possible, in part, by the Warren County Cultural and Heritage Division. Thank you for supporting The Arc of Warren County this year! #arcnjwarren #paintingclass #communitysupport #warrencounty

Carol’s journey from exclusion to empowerment is a testament to what we can achieve together. As we close out 2024, we need your support to continue advocating for people with IDD. Donate $70 or more today and help us build a better tomorrow. ?? arcwarren.org/give

70 years ago, we started with one goal: inclusion. Today, we serve over 1,100 individuals with IDD annually and help families solve challenges associated with long-term care. Your support has empowered generations of hope, compassion and progress. If you have not yet made your tax-deductible contribution, please consider The Arc of Warren County this holiday season. Visit www.arcwarren.org/give to give online during our #AnnualAppeal2024. Thank you to everyone who has supported The Arc of Warren County in our 70th year! Your generosity fuels our mission to ensure dignity and inclusion for people with IDD. Together, we’re creating a brighter future. #ArcWarrenNJ # #InclusionMatters #70YearsOfImpact #IDDAdvocacy #WarrenCounty #DisabilityAwareness #SupportTheArc #AnnualAppeal