THE ARC COMMUNITY LEAGUE RECEIVES A $10,000 GRANT
To support recreational opportunities for people with disabilities in Dutchess County, NY
May 2024
The Arc Community League (Wassaic D.C. Chapter), a not-for-profit organization supporting people with disabilities in Dutchess County, has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Trustee Management Board of NYSARC Trust Services to support our Chapter’s recreation program.
NYSARC Trust Services administers supplemental needs trusts (SNT) and pooled trusts that can make dramatic improvements to the lives of people with disabilities by enabling individuals to maintain financial eligibility for Medicaid and other means-tested government benefit programs. For 2024, NYSARC Trust Services is proud to fulfill its commitment to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities by awarding a total of $2,697,508 to The Arc New York Chapters statewide.
As part of this NYSARC Trust Services Grant, The Arc Community League was awarded $10,000 to support new recreational opportunities and enrich the lives of the more than 30 individuals it serves.
A portion of the recreation grant funds will be used to defray the cost of the Chapter’s annual family picnic on July 20, 2024. In keeping with our Chapter’s history of serving individuals residing on the Wassaic Developmental Center campus, some grant funds will be used to include individuals who reside in State operated homes in the Dutchess county area to this event.
Funds will also be used to offer individuals with disabilities special events which could not be offered without this grant. These events include, but are not limited to, sporting events, theatrical performances, trips to parks and community events.
To learn more about The Arc Community League or our Supplemental Group Day Habilitation Program, please visit us online www.communityleagueny.org or give us a call at 845-838-0515 x 8.
About The Arc Community League
The Arc Community League is proud to announce that it has been serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for over 70 years. Beginning with our work with individuals residing on the former campus of the Wassaic Developmental Center Campus in Dutchess County, NY, The Arc Community League has been the advocate for people with disabilities and families. We currently offer a Supplemental Group Day Habilitation Program to individuals residing in Dutchess County who live in family care, at home or in supervised apartments. This Program offers recreational activities on Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays.
If you would like information on this program, please contact us at 845-838-0515 x1 or x8.
About NYSARC Trust Services
NYSARC Trust Services has administered supplemental needs trusts since 1972, helping thousands of people with disabilities protect their eligibility for government benefits and improve their quality of life. Our trust programs give people with disabilities the opportunity to maintain comfort and independence in the community while providing peace of mind to their family and loved ones. NYSARC Trust Services provides administration of first- and third-party pooled supplemental needs trusts to help families plan for the future of a loved one with a disability, preserve income and assets for Medicaid planning purposes and long-term care needs, and protect unexpected windfalls of money.
For more information, please call (518) 439-8323 or visit us online www.nysarctrustservices.org