Thanks for your support at the Spaghetti Dinner!

We appreciate everyone that came out and enjoyed the spaghetti dinner with us last Thursday! We beat our sales from last year, and our expenses were down, meaning profit went up! Thanks so much for your support. 

A big thank you to Mary Lou Tuohey and Case Nic Cookies for donating cupcakes, cookies, and brownies for dessert! 

 At one point, our dining room was so full, we had to open up the second dining room! 

Another big thank you to the volunteers who helped us put on the meal. We couldn't do it without you! 

The 50/50 raffle was a huge success, raising almost a third more money than last year's raffle.  

We look forward to seeing you at the next dinner! 

The Meals on Wheels Ham Loaf dinner will be Thursday, October 5th.

OPEN MIC NIGHT - NEW EVENT

Hello All!

We have a new event coming up! It will be an Open Mic Night and Art Show at the end of next month, and we’re hoping for a great turnout of people served, staff, and community members, so please spread the word! 

We are also looking for people to perform at the mic night, as well as hoping to schedule a musician to perform during the first half hour of the event while people are arriving. If you or anyone you know might be interested, please let us know at the number or email address below!

Art work will be on display as well, so if you have any painting, drawings, or sculptures that you’d like to share for the evening, please drop them off to the Community Relations office on Caroline Street in Albion by Wednesday, April 19^th.

If you would like printed copies of the poster to hang in any local space, or have any other questions, please contact Beth Holdridge at bholdridge@arcoforleans.org, or 585-589-5516, extension 227.

Spaghetti Dinner

The Meals on Wheels Spaghetti Dinner is coming up in just over two weeks, on Thursday, April 6th from 4:30 to 7, or until dinners are sold out! 

Dinner will include unlimited spaghetti, homemade meatballs, bread and butter, and dessert donated by Case Nic Cookies in Medina! Dinner will be $9 for Adults, $5 for kids, and there will also be an opportunity to buy tickets for a 50/50 drawing at the end of the night. 

Call Vicki at 589-7817 if you would like more information, or to buy pre-sale tickets and reserve your dinner.

Autism Support Group Dates for the rest of 2017

Autism Support Group Meeting 

Dates for the remainder of 2017 

March 29,2017 

April 26, 2017 

May 31,2017 

June 28, 2017

July 26, 2017 

August 30, 2017 

September 27, 2017 

October 25, 2017 

No Meeting in November & December due to the holidays. 

Location: 122 Caroline Street, Albion , NY 14411 

Time : 6:30—8:30 pm 

For more information or to Register, 

please call (585) 589-1750 x2231

You Have Made A Difference

Thank You For Your Support!

I moved to the Albion area over 17 years ago with my husband and three small children and I needed to find a job in the area.  I went to the Department of Labor and they sent me to The Arc of Orleans County.  I remember walking into the building at Caroline Street and within an hour I was being interviewed.  It’s hard to believe that the years have flown by and now my husband and I are on our way to a new adventure in Arizona.

It has been a joy to be a part of the Orleans County Community and to work for The Arc of Orleans County for 16 years and now for the unified  Arc of Genesee Orleans.  I have worked in several positions over the years, the last 10 in the Community Relations Department.  I have seen the great support and generosity this community provides and worked alongside dedicated, passionate staff.  I have made life long relationships with the individuals we serve, fellow staff, volunteers, local businesses, corporations, foundations, and many more. 

It has been an honor and pleasure to work at a place that serves amazing individuals with incredible abilities.  To the individuals we serve, you have taught me that anything is possible and life is precious and should be enjoyed.  You have given me a lifetime of memories.

I would like to thank each and everyone in this community for supporting the Arc of Genesee Orleans and myself throughout the years.  You truly have made a difference to those we serve and myself.  I have been blessed and  will keep you all in my heart.

Love,

Darlene Golson

Community Relations Manager

Arc of Genesee Orleans Hosts Blood Drive to Assist with Severe Winter Blood Shortage

Arc of Genesee Orleans Hosts Blood Drive

Blood Drive to Benefit
American Red Cross

 

 

There's no way to say this gently: this is an emergency.   Hectic holiday schedules for many regular blood donors contributed to about 37,000 fewer donations in November and December. Snowstorms and severe weather have also impacted supplies. More than 90 blood drives were forced to cancel in December, resulting in thousands of uncollected donations. The American Red Cross is announcing this crisis on national news and media outlets, calling for donors across the U.S. to help. The most vulnerable and critical patients across the U.S. may face delays in critical medical care unless generous donors like you can help make up for the gap. Will you commit to make a donation?  Please use the link below to schedule your appointment.  Walk-ins are also welcome!!

Schedule Now

The Arc of Genesee Orleans will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, January 27th.

The Blood Drive will be held in the 2nd floor conference room at the Arnold Gregory complex, 243 South Main Street, Albion, from 10 am to 2 pm. 

For more on the Red Cross and how you can help those in need, go to: American Red Cross website.

 

Santa Visited Rainbow Preschool!

Celebrating the holidays, the kids at Rainbow Preschool had a special day with an extra special visitor! 

Families joined the students to have a fun day filled with activities, treats, and a visit from the jolly man himself.

We hope that everyone had a safe and joyful holiday! Happy New Year!