The Arc of Warren County, New Jersey
Dedicated to helping people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities to live a good life
The Arc of Warren County serves more than 1,100 people annually…
…including persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their family members. County-wide programs include community living arrangements (residential), community based supports, respite, Saturday programs, advocacy, recreation, summer camp, Special Olympics training, early intervention, and a wide variety of social services.
Careers at The Arc of Warren County are fulfilling…
…If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of people, maybe a career at The Arc of Warren County is right for you. The Arc of Warren County offers excellent benefits and generous paid time off. Learn more about opportunities at The Arc of Warren County by visiting our Careers page.
Announcements & Upcoming Events
The Mini Winter Carnival to Benefit The Arc of Warren County that took place on February 23, 2020 was well-received by all who attended! This event has taken place annual for over 20 years and is managed by Hackettstown High School’s Key Club. Participants enjoyed games, activities, a bounce house, an inflatable slide and more! Members of The Arc of Warren County thank all who worked diligently to make this opportunity a success.
Members of the Community are Invited to “Reach for the Stars” at Mini-Carnival to Benefit The Arc of Warren County
The Arc of Warren County is Awarded a $20,000 Grant from The John A. & Margaret Post Foundation
The Arc of Warren County is Awarded a Grant from the Greenwich Autism Alliance Foundation
Washington, N.J., September 23, 2019 – The Arc of Warren County was recently awarded a grant from the Greenwich Autism Alliance for $3,780. These funds will be utilized to purchase a new pool cover for the organization’s summer camp, which is located at Camp Warren.
The 12th Annual Prom for Members of The Arc of Warren County Community Celebrated a Past Era
Washington, N.J., September 4, 2019 – The 12th Annual Prom for members of The Arc of Warren County’s community and their guests took place at Hawk Pointe Gulf Club recently. Approximately 140 guests enjoyed the festivities at the event which celebrated a past era. The prom’s theme was “That 70’s Prom: A Dressy Disco.”
The SummerFest Food Truck Festival with Donaldson Farms was an astounding success!
Thank you to Donaldson Farms, Mega-Bites and all of our sponsors (John Johnson Automotive Group; The House of the Good Shepherd; Fulton Bank; Mutual of America; Nisivoccia, LLP; Assured Partners Benefit Advisors/Walsh Benefits; Artic Foods, USA; Hunterdon Healthcare; Maguire-Scala Memorial Home; Panther Valley Pharmacy; Retro Fitness Mount Olive; and Valley Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Lawn Sprinklers, LLC). Over 3000 people were in attendance. It was a fun-filled day with music, food and games. There was something to do for everybody!
Photos by Amanda Louraine Photography
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The Arc of Warren County is Awarded a Small Cities Community Block Grant From The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
Washington, N.J., March 26, 2020 – The Arc of Warren County has been awarded a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant from The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for $400,000 for building improvements for a facility located in Washington.
This federal grant will allow the organization to address structural, drainage and heating issues at one of the Agency’s locations at the Gardner Court Apartments. It will provide rehabilitation to the building and make improvements to allow better handicap accessibility.
The Arc of Warren County Awarded $4,000 Grant From ShopRite’s Partners in Caring
Washington, N.J., March 18, 2020 – The Arc of Warren County received a $4,000 grant from ShopRite’s Partners in Caring Program to support food orders at the NORWESCAP Food Bank. The grants were made by ShopRite’s RoNetco Supermarkets ($1,000) and ShopRite’s Village Supermarkets ($3,000).
“This grant will make a positive impact on the Agency,” says John Whitehead, CEO of The Arc of Warren County. “It allows us to utilize funds elsewhere by providing us with $4,000 worth of food for our residents. I would like to specifically thank RoNetco Supermarkets, Village Supermarkets, and NORWESCAP for making this opportunity possible.”
Become a Member of The Arc of Warren County
Membership for The Arc of Warren County is renewed each January. The cost is $25 for an individual and $50 for a family. Member benefits include:
- Voting rights for the Board of Director Annual Meeting
- Informational breakfasts
- Discount for Serendipity
- Invitations to informational events that focus on issues of concern for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
Please e-mail alalevee@arcwarren.org or call (908) 223-0884.
The Arc of Warren County Wins The New Jersey Self Advocacy Project’s Disability Awareness Month Poster Contest
The Poster and Its Creators will Be Featured at the Statehouse on March 19, 2020
Washington, N.J., March 5, 2020 – Members of The Arc of Warren County community will be traveling to Trenton on March 19, 2020 to be honored at the Statehouse for Disability Awareness Month for their winning entry in a statewide poster contest.
Summer Employment Opportunity
Do you enjoy working outdoors or helping individuals to achieve goals and have fun?
Join our team at Camp Warren in Columbia, NJ.
The Arc of Warren County is now accepting applications for the following summer position:
Red Cross Certified Lifeguards
Must be 18 years or older. High School diploma. Please express interest to Marci Gubich - MGubich@arcwarren.org or call (908) 689-7525, ext. 209 or 206 for The Recreation Department.
The Arc of Warren County Receives a Grant from Atlantic Health System and Hackettstown Medical Center
Washington, N.J., September 24, 2019 – The Arc of Warren County recently received a Community Advisory Board (CAB) Grant from Atlantic Health System (AHS) and Hackettstown Medical Center (HMC) for $3,500 for Therapeutic Course Integration in the Recreation Department and Camp Warren Summer Camp Program.
The Arc Radiothon Fundraiser Hits the $75,000 Mark
Results are Highest in 29-Year History
Washington, N.J., August 13, 2019 – The Arc of Warren County’s 29th Annual Radiothon with WRNJ radio raised over $75,000 for the Washington-based organization. This is the highest amount of funds that have been raised for this annual event in a 29-year history. This year’s co-chairs were Norman Worth, President and Managing Partner of WRNJ Radio and Jim Travis, Executive Manager for SASCO Otterstedt Insurance. This year’s Radiothon honored longtime Arc Foundation Executive Director, Kevin Guyette, who passed away last fall.
On June, 5, 2019, WRNJ radio devoted the entire day to sharing stories about the impact of The Arc of Warren County’s work with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities from families, consumers, community leaders and employees.
The Arc of Warren County’s Sprint Triathlon
The Arc of Warren County’s Sprint Triathlon took place on July 13, 2019 with 115 registered participants. This successful fundraiser was held at Mountain Lake in Liberty Township and included a ¼ mile swim, a 15 mile bike ride and a three mile run.