Tributes are a beautiful way to acknowledge those you care for, and at the same time, help further The Arc’s mission. To purchase a tribute, please call Ann Burleigh at (973) 535-1181 ext. 1245 or visit our tribute page here. Special Occasions (April to June 2022): In Honor of Bob GebroeKevin Reilly In Honor of JoAnn RainesCara L. SchnaperSchwab Charitable In Honor of Joseph BergmanScott BergmanBetsy Bergman In Honor of Lee BergmanMadeline Dreifus In Honor of Richard WrightMary Tranchetti In Honor of Robert DunphyCaitlin DiRuggiero In Memory of Kevin CarrMichael and Suzanne BloomAmelia BoudjoukAnonymousRonald Carr Jr.George KuhnCaitlin Cascino In Memory of Brian Caufield                                                       Brendan OFlahertyPatti McHughMelissa BeneKevin Campbell Esq.Robert & [...]

The Arc of Essex County’s West Caldwell Hub day program participants were treated to a tour of Santander Bank, where they toured the office and learned about how a bank operates and what happens when you open a bank account. The group had such a wonderful time that Alex made a return trip to thank the staff with a card and flowers. Do you have a loved one interested in attending The Arc of Essex County's Adult Day Services?  Click here to learn more about our programs, and reach out to The Arc of Essex County's Director of Adult Day Services, [...]

After years of planning and a year of construction and building preparation, Studio Arc opened in limited capacity to Arc of Essex County consumers in June, offering a variety of creative activities for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The 5,500-square-foot leased space, on the ground floor of an office building in Fairfield, includes expansive space for activities such as yoga and Zumba, as well as art studios for learning new skills, cultivating passions and talents, and exploring new opportunities for creative expression. The furnishings and special equipment were installed after extensive research on the best options for those with IDD. In [...]

On Wednesday, June 15, Stepping Stones School gathered for outdoor moving-up ceremonies for all three classes of students. Families gathered on the decorated front lawn of the school during designated one-hour ceremonies for Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten, and Primary classes. Each student received a certificate to mark the successful completion of a school year full of educational milestones, exploration, and fun, as proud loved ones, teachers, and staff looked on. It was a beautiful day with many smiling faces. Principal Sue Brand thanked families for entrusting the school with their children, whom she said bring joy to the staff every day. The [...]

With trips to Alstede Farms, Wild West City, and Lake Hopatcong, The Arc of Essex County’s recreation participants enjoyed a variety of community inclusion trips that took them on adventures throughout New Jersey. Nine Community Inclusion participants enjoyed a day at the Strawberry Festival at Alstede Farms in Chester on Sunday, June 5. They had fun petting the animals, listening to live music, and shopping in the gift shop. Everyone took home a quart of strawberries from the farm, and at the end of the day enjoyed dinner at Wendy’s, where they discussed the good times they had enjoyed. The following weekend, [...]

Help make a difference! You can spread awareness about The Arc of Essex County and raise money for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by creating a personal fundraiser to share with family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers. The Arc can help you set up a crowdfunding campaign, which can be used to spread the word via social media channels and/or through a special event, such as a birthday, anniversary, or retirement. And whether it’s celebrating a milestone or reaching a goal, a personal fundraiser allows your entire network to be part of that celebration while uniting toward a common [...]