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), family support, advocacy, recreation, summer camp, Special Olympics training, early intervention, and a wide variety of social services.
Announcements & Upcoming Events
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.”
What I Wish More Knew - Down Syndrome Awareness Month
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. This author shares her story in honor of her daughter and spreading awareness about Down Syndrome.
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 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 of Warren County is to Hold a Job Fair on October 25, 2019
Washington, N.J., October 3, 2019 – The Arc of Warren County will be holding a job fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on October 25, 2019 at The Arc of Warren County’s Administrative Office, which is located at 319 West Washington Avenue in Washington.
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.
Early Intervention Department Helps the Fleming Family
Early Intervention Services from The Arc of Warren County Prove to Be Life-Changing for Local Family When the Fleming triplets were born seven weeks early, they were referred to The Arc of Warren County’s Early Intervention (EI) program while they were in NICU. “The difficult moments that followed made it easier to cope with the support and guidance that the Early Intervention staff provided to me,” says Yerkis Fleming, mom to Frida, Sebastian and Carter. “They are extremely professional and genuine and have the best intentions for the families that they help. This is not just a job for them. They go above and beyond.”
