August was packed with opportunities to get active, connect, and celebrate summer with the Adult Recreation crew. Highlights included: Everyone relaxed and recharged with a meditative yoga session on August 3, focusing on self-discovery, flexibility, and strength. Bowling participants enjoyed friendly games at Bowlero Belleville on August 9 and 23, where they cheered each other on and showed true team spirit. During an escape room trip on August 10, attendees teamed up to solve puzzles and escape before time ran out, in what was exciting afternoon of collaboration. At Zumba on August 17, participants were dancing and sweating to upbeat salsa and international music [...]

August was an adventurous month for folks in The Arc of Essex County’s group homes and apartments. Highlights included: Verona Apartments attended National Night Out in South Orange, bowled, and paddle boated together. Also, to mark the end of Camp Hope, a handful of camp staff visited their campers’ apartment for a special dinner together. Verona also went to a cookout with their friends in the new Fairfield apartments At Beechtree Group Home, residents embraced wellness with regular walks and bike rides around the neighborhood; celebrated Joe’s birthday with a cheerful party; and had a blast at a carnival in West Caldwell, enjoying [...]

Since joining The Arc of Essex County community in 2022, Cindy has been a vibrant and inspiring presence across several programs. Her journey began in Adult Recreation, where she has especially enjoyed visiting new places. In 2023, she joined the SYA Day Program, and just this past February, she joined the Ashwood Group Home. With the help of her sister and her Arc team, Cindy has made huge strides in her health and wellness in recent years and is increasingly excited to go out in the community. She has a particular fondness for Studio Arc, where she loves to not just [...]

Stepping Stones School Director Robin Moses was a quiet observer as a child—not drawn to the spotlight, but to the subtle cues of how people’s minds work. That curiosity led her to study psychology at Brooklyn College, where she began to understand the science behind what had always intrigued her. While Robin was a student there, her mother accidentally nudged her toward a path that would ultimately become her calling. “She worked in special education and suggested I pick up some shifts as a substitute teacher at a school for children with disabilities,” Robin says. “I did not expect to fall [...]

The Arc of Essex County is grateful for the generous support of several community partners whose recent contributions are helping expand opportunities and enrich programming for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. PSEG Foundation awarded a $10,000 grant to support the expansion of the Entrepreneurship Club within Arc’s Day Programs. This funding will help expand the club’s product line and level-up the display materials for their items for sale. The Knights of Columbus #6504 of East Hanover contributed $2,340, continuing their tradition of supporting Arc’s mission and enhancing the lives of local residents. The Knights of Columbus #3632, representing Verona, Cedar Grove, and [...]

For individuals seeking a community living placement, The Arc of Essex County has the following September 2025 openings: West Caldwell Group Home (2 Female Vacancies) Single-family style home in a quaint neighborhood 24/7 supervision All-female home Care given based on individual needs Group enjoys taking day trips together, pursuing hobbies at home, and enjoying backyard picnics South Orange Supportive Living Apartment (1 Female Vacancy) 1 bedroom available in a 2-bedroom apartment Minimal community living support needs Access to an emergency on-call system for added safety 24 hours a day Apartment-style living in 5-floor building with elevator Located steps from public transportation and South Orange’s vibrant downtown For additional information about The Arc of [...]