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.
Atlantic Health System and Hackettstown Medical Center are committed to building healthier communities beyond simply the delivery of excellent health care in hospitals, medical practices and facilities. Understanding and supporting the needs of the local community in Morris and Warren counties is a top priority for Hackettstown Medical Center. A list of priority health needs in Warren County were identified in the most recent Community Needs Assessment performed by the North Jersey Health Collaborative, in partnership with HMC and AHS. The Arc of Warren County was awarded the CAB Grant because the organization has met one or more of the identified priority health needs, and will now help HMC and AHS address these needs, which is great news for residents of this region!
“Being awarded the CAB Grant from Atlantic Health Systems and Hackettstown Medical Center has enabled The Arc of Warren County’s Recreation Department to fund value-added experiences in the form of music and expanded art therapy programs for our consumers,” says John Whitehead, CEO of The Arc of Warren County. “This opportunity will impact our Recreation Department programs in a positive manner and we are very thankful to be a CAB grant recipient.”
About The Arc of Warren County
The Arc is a national organization that serves individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities and their family members since 1950. The Arc of Warren County is one of 700 chapters of The Arc and serves more than 1,100 people annually for the past 65 years. Programs include residential group homes and supervised apartments, day services, community based supports, advocacy services, recreation and summer camp, Special Olympics training, early intervention and a wide variety of additional social services.
About Camp Warren and The Arc of Warren County’s Recreation Department
Camp Warren is managed by the Recreation Department at The Arc of Warren County. Camp Warren has provided a quality summer camping experience on a scenic 35-acre site in Knowlton Township since 1962. Adult residential camps are available for two weeks during the summer and four weeks of day camp are provided for both adults and children. Activities include swimming, arts and crafts, nature and music, sports and games, fishing and group activities. The focus of the camp supports the development of social, behavioral and interpersonal skills and daily living and physical skills.
The Recreation Department also holds team and individual sports competition and Special Olympics training. Social Club, excursions, dances, and other therapeutic and leisure-time recreation activities round out a full schedule of events each year for this dynamic program that offers both sports and socialization opportunities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Pictured from left to right are as follows:
Laura Hawkins, Manager of Community Health for Hackettstown Medical Center and Newton Medical Center
Eric Cross, Chair of the Hackettstown Medical Center CAB Community Health sub-committee
John Whitehead, Chief Executive Officer for The Arc of Warren County
Bob Adams, Chief Operating Officer and Interim President of the Western Region of Atlantic Health System
Annamaria Lalevee, Director of Public Relations and Fundraising for The Arc of Warren County
Tim McDonough, Hackettstown Medical Center CAB member
Donna Waliky, Manager of Patient Experience for Hackettstown Medical Center
Mary Jo Harris, Hackettstown Medical Center, CAB member