Kenlou Foundation Named The Legacy of Love Leadership Award Winner

The Kenlou Foundation was named The Legacy of Love Leadership Award Winner this past Friday at The Arc's 9th Annual Signature Series. Accepting the award are Ms. Mary Swierkos and Mr. Robert Williams. Mary stated in her acceptance speech that the Kenlou Foundation was named after their parents and was started to honor them.

The Arc has been the beneficiary of the Kenlou Foundation's generosity for many years. They have granted thousands of dollars to help support our Agency. Without the support of the Kenlou Foundation, we would not have been able to make so many wonderful improvements and additions to the Arc's programs.

Hundreds of people with disabilities have been touched by the kindness, generosity, and keen knowledge that a little extra support can make a world of difference in the lives of those we serve.

Thank you to the Kenlou Foundation for your continued support and generosity. We are truly grateful.

Amanda Roberts Named Legacy of Love Cornerstone Award Winner

Amanda Roberts was named the Legacy of Love Cornerstone Award Winner this past Friday at The Arc's 9th Annual Signature Series.

Throughout the years Ms. Roberts has been a very generous contributor and supporter of The Arc. Her parents, Clarence and Jaunita Gerringer, are two of the founders of the Agency. Her parents played an integral role in creating The Arc and because of this Amanda knows how important the services that we provide are to the people we serve and their families.

Amanda's commitment to the Agency, and most importantly the people we serve has been steadfast and substantial. The Arc is extremely grateful for Ms. Roberts caring, compassion, and generosity.

Thank you Amanda.

The Arc's 9th Annual Signature Series Reception & Silent Auction

Thank you to all of you who attended The Arc's 9th Annual Signature Series. It was a great evening of good friends, great items, and great food. As always, your support and generosity are truly a wonderful gift!

Thank you to the following people:
Kevin Clark for the wonderful piano playing.
Holley Harmonettes, B Sharps, and Kelly Evans for sharing your musical abilities. Leonard Oakes Estate Winery for hosting a wine tasting table.
Case-Nic Cookies for the wonderful desserts.
Hickory Ridge for the delicious food and great staff.
Kelsie Withey for taking photos.
Apple Blossom Florist for the beautiful door prize.
Ray & Fran Lissow for their monetary gift that allowd individuals we serve to attend the event.

Thank you again to all the donors who supported this event.

Thank you to all of the volunteers that helped set up the morning of the event as well as working the evening of the Signature Series. You are all amazing!

Thank You Supporters of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

During the month of March, The Arc of Orleans County, along with it's sister chapters and others across the nation, celebrated National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

The Arc of Orleans would like to thank all of the individuals who purchased the placards in support of this great event! A big "thank you" goes out to the following businesses who assisted us in selling the placards:
Case-Nic Cookies
First Niagara Bank - Albion Branch
Grant-Pollard Insurance
Medina Saving & Loan
Pawlak's Save-A-Lot
The Bank of Castile

The Arc is truly grateful for the support of the individuals, businesses, and organizations in our community!

Mark Your Calendars - Community Job Fair is April 28th

A county-wide Community Job Fair will be held in Medina on Thursday, April 28th, from 9AM to 1PM at the Calvary Tabernacle Church (the former Medina High School), 324 Catherine Street. The 2011 Fair is co-sponsored by The Arc of Orleans County's Career Ventures and Comunity Action of Orleans & Genesee. "Nearly 50 local and regional employers have been invited to participate in the Job Fair," said Vincent Iorio, Senior Employment Specialist with The Arc's Career Ventures. Participating employers include Trek, Orleans Transit Service, NIOGA Library System, NYS Deptartment of Labor, National Tractor Trailor School, Freeze Dry Foods, and many more!

All job seekers and students are encouraged to attend with resumes in hand. Employers and agencies interested in recruiting should call Vince Iorio as soon as possible at (585) 589-0305, ext. 4330, or call Annette Finch of Community Action of Orleans & Genesee at (585) 589-5605, ext. 108. There is no cost to exhibitors, and a free continental breakfast will be available for all exhibitors courtesy of Community Action. Calvary Church will sell lunch at very reasonable prices to those in attendance. The church entrance and parking lot are located at the back of the church on Ann Street, just north of West Center Street.

National Autism Awareness Month

The month of April has been designated as "National Autism Awareness Month", and Saturday, April 2nd has been declared "World Autism Awareness Day."

Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and among other things, can affect a person's ability to communicate and interact with others.

Although great strides have been made in understanding and supporting children and adults who have autism, there's much more to be done.

For more information on autism go to www.autismspeaks.org.

Thank you to Sponsors & Donors of The Arc's 9th Annual Signature Series

The Arc would like to send our weekly thank you to the following sponsors and donors for their contributions to the 9th Annual Signature Series Recption & Silent Auction on Friday, April 8, 2011.

Sponsors:
Dollinger's Motor Inn
RKS Plumbing
The Medicine Shoppe

Underwriting Donors:
Steve & Lisa MacEvoy
Ron & Kellie Spychalski
Watt Farm Country Market

Gift Donors:
New York Knicks
Tim Ingraham
John Tomion - SkylArc Studio
Rochester Community Baseball, Inc.

Thank you from all the men, women, and children we serve. Your generosity and support are greatly appreciated!