The Arc of Opportunity in North Central Massachusetts

This month, our Development Director has told the story of one of our dedicated and passionate Direct Support Professionals, Heidi. Working in our Day Habilitation program, Heidi's attentiveness and compassion is exhibited in every interaction with our program participants. Her journey with the Arc of Opportunity is captured in the article below. Please click on the link to read about Heidi's experience at The Arc of Opportunity and her passion for supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities 😊 : https://lnkd.in/eefMs5iU

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 The Arc of Opportunity has been awarded a grant from the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts to transition to a new CRM system! This grant will empower us to enhance our operations and better serve individuals with disabilities and their families. Thank you, CFNCM, for your generous support in helping us advance our mission! #CommunitySupport #TheArc #CRMSystemTransition 🌟👏

The Arc of Opportunity was honored to be presented with a very generous $4000 donation from Leominster Credit Union for the 2024 Annual Charity Auction! For those who are unfamiliar, the Development team prepares and hosts our Annual Auction Event to raise funding for our Family Support Program. The event is a special night for all to come together in appreciation of those who continuously support our programs and in celebration of the positive differences these programs make in our communities. Below is a picture of Katie Najjar, Senior Vice President of Retail Banking at Leominster Credit Union presenting the check to our CEO, Mary Heafy, and Development Director, Tess MacLean. As stated by Katie, “We are proud to help sponsor the Arc of Opportunity’s Annual Auction Event. The Arc is a dedicated non-profit organization empowering and supporting individuals with disabilities and their families. This contribution reflects our commitment to fostering inclusivity and making a positive impact in our community". Thank you Leominster Credit Union for your unwavering support and we look forward to sharing more information for this year's auction as the date nears! For more information regarding our upcoming Auction Event in the fall please visit: https://lnkd.in/eFyJ-rJy

The Arc of Opportunity hosts an annual Wellness Day in the month of November. Wellness Day is an entire "work" day filled with various activities and games devoted to supporting and improving all staff's well being. Offering a space for staff to unwind, Wellness Day serves as an outlet to focus on one's health or simply a time to have fun and take a break! This past November, Wellness Day was held at The School Yahd, where staff participated in a number of engaging activities and games that improved teamwork, trust and confidence. We are excited to see what this year's Wellness Day has in store for our staff! 😊