THE ARC/MORRIS COUNTY CHAPTER, NEW JERSEY, INC.

Walktoberfest '24: Step Up For The Arc was a huge success, bringing together the community, those we serve, our staff, and supporters. In addition to a 1-mile walk, there was live music, hamburgers, donuts and pastries, hot apple cider, a bounce house, t-shirt giveaways, and much more! Thank you to our generous sponsors, Bob's Discount Furniture, Tilcon New York Inc., The Madison Hotel , Advanced Disability Management Services and UnitedHealthcare. Special thanks to The Knights of Columbus George Washington Council #359 for grilling, Barbara and Tara Lissade for decorating, Alstede Farms, LLC for donating apples, Chris Turner and ClearStream for the live music, Janet Auriemma (our Grand Marshall), Bill Byrne (our top campaigner), all our volunteers, and all those who made donations to support our cause. The Arc of New Jersey #StepUpForTheArc #ArcMorris #walkathon

Bravo! Stand Up for the Champions! On Saturday, the ArcMorris 2024 Fall Bowling League Finals lit up Hanover Lanes with excitement and fierce competition! Congratulations to our winners: 🥇 Gold Medal: Radley Anderson (Morristown Township GH) – Total Score: 1480 🥈 Silver Medal: Richard Feliciano (Morristown Township GH) – Total Score: 1261 🥉 Bronze Medal: John Yacovone (Drakesville) – Total Score: 1248 🎖️ Honorable Mention: Alexandre Blin (Community Participant) – Total Score: 1246 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to cheer, support, and make the finals a day to remember. Your energy and encouragement made this event vibrant and unforgettable! Let’s keep the spirit of sportsmanship alive and look forward to more amazing events with the ArcMorris community! #ArcMorris #BowlingLeagueFinals #ChampionMoments #InclusiveSports

Thank you Wyndham Hotels & Resorts for choosing to work with ArcMorris for your #WishDay. Members of the local Wyndham HR Team joined us for a day of meaningful connection with the individuals supported by our Hanover Dayhabilitation Center. Activities included poster an active morning work out session, poster making, lots of games, and a meal shared together. Volunteers make a big impact on the individuals supported by our program. Thank you for being with us! #volunteer #inclusion #community #impact

Students with disabilities are more likely to experience suspensions and other informal removals from school compared to their non-disabled peers. A new toolkit from the U.S. Department of Education is designed to help educators take a proactive and preventative approach to address behaviors that can interfere with learning and keep kids in school. https://bit.ly/4hUnSRR All students benefit when positive strategies are used to create a more inclusive learning environment!

Earlier this week, ArcMorris wrapped up a renovation project at our Morris Township supervised apartments. The project was funded through a grant award as part of Lowe's Companies, Inc. Hometowns 2024. As part of the program, Lowes worked with Points of Light to administer grants benefiting 88 communities in 44 states and Washington, D.C. ArcMorris was one of 100 projects, selected from consumer nominations. Our project included kitchen renovations, new flooring, and painting. Thank you Lowes, Points of Light, and our internal team who made a big impact for our residents! #LowesHometowns #inclusion #independence

🎳 Exciting Update from the ArcMorris 2024 Fall Bowling League! 🎳 Our competitive league continued this past Saturday, with participants giving their all at Hanover Lanes. Here’s the current leaderboard: 1️⃣ Radley A from Morristown GH with 749 points 2️⃣ Alexandre B, community participant, with 632 points 3️⃣ Richard F from Morristown GH with 612 points 4️⃣ John Y from Drakesville SAP with 603 points Join us again on Saturday, November 16th, for the semifinals, and mark your calendars for the Grand Final on November 23rd! The top scorer across all games will be crowned our 2024 Bowling Champion! 🎉 #ArcMorris #BowlingLeague #CommunityFun

🎉 Grand Opening of ArcMorris's Roxbury Respite Group Home! Yesterday was a special day at ArcMorris. We were honored to welcome Mayor jacqueline albrecht of Roxbury and Mayor Tom Mulligan of Rockaway yesterday to the grand opening of ArcMorris’s Roxbury Respite Group Home. Both community leaders spoke with passion about the importance of community inclusion, acceptance, and accessibility. Their commitment to our mission and advocacy for the individuals we support is incredibly special. We are grateful for the warm welcome of our Respite Home. We also want to acknowledge the inspiring words shared by our dedicated board members, Michael Basile and Wendy Utberg, as well as Pleshette Brown-Mills from the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities. Their passion and belief in our work inspire us every day. Having a respite group home is essential for families in our community. It offers individuals with IDD a safe, supportive environment where they can thrive, while giving families much-needed breaks to rest and recharge. We are proud to open our doors to make a lasting impact and continue building a community that values and includes everyone. Thank you to everyone who helped bring this dream to life!

We're excited to announce that our Fall Membership Meeting will be held virtually on Wed., November 13, 2024 at 7 pm! This meeting is open to all and we welcome you to join us to meet the Executive Director, learn about the organization and the latest updates. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/AMFall2024 Save the Zoom link to join us on the day of the meeting:  https://lnkd.in/eBVxW2ha

🎉 This week at ArcMorris’s McARP is packed with fun and friendship for those with IDD! Here’s what’s happening! Full calendar, descriptions, and registration: https://lnkd.in/g7NQn7fm