Givenik.com Partners with Arc of Orleans

The Arc of Orleans County has recently partnered with Givenik.com. Givenik.com offers theatergoers the opportunity to purchase discount tickets to Broadway and off-Broadway shows. Givenik, in turn, donates 5% of each ticket price to The Arc of Orleans County.

It's easy to join! First go to http://givenik.com/index.php. On the left side of the page, enter "Community Service" for type of charity, and then select The Arc of Orleans County as your charity of choice.

Next, search the list of Broadway and off-Broadway shows for your favorite.

Finally, purchase tickets to the show! 5% goes to The Arc of Orleans County!

Tickets are for New York City shows. Not going to the Big Apple? Please share this with your family and friend who may be planning a trip there.

Bon Ton Gives Back!

Support The Arc of Orleans County!

Since 1999, the Bon-Ton family of stores has partnered with local community organizations just like ours to help raise over $91 million! Community Day is a great way for you to give back to your community by purchasing coupon booklets valued at over $225 for just $5 each!

You get a coupon worth $10 off on a $10 or more item, tiered shopping pass for 20%/15%/10% off each regular or sale priced item, a 30% early bird coupon - valid 7am-10am on Saturday, April 28th, twelve merchandise offers (must have coupons to receive special pricing), and two web exclusive offers.

The Arc of Orleans County keeps 100% of the booklet price! Our goal is to raise $500. We are using the funds we raise to help support our Community Inclusion/Recreation Groups.

You can go shopping, get discounts on great merchandise, and show your support for The Arc of Orleans County.

Ready to purchase a booklet? Here's how:

Step 1:
A. Go online to www.communitydayevent.com and click on the "Participating Organizations" link. Choose Lockport as the city. We are listed in the drop-down menu as The Arc of Orleans County. Once you're on our Community Day Homepage, you can contact us to purchase coupon booklets for just $5 each, good toward great looks at the Bon-Ton family of stores.

B. Purchase at Community Relations Department, 122 Caroline Street, Albion, NY. Any questions, please call Darlene Golson at (585)589-5516 ext. 228 or email
dgolson@arcoforleans.org.

C. Purchase from Vickie Randall, Recreation Manager, located at 243 South Main Street - 2nd Floor, Albion, NY. Please call (585)589-1750 ext. 2233 or email vrandall@arcoforleans.org.

Step 2:

Shop the Two Day Community Days Sale on Friday, April 27, 2012 & Saturday, April 28, 2012, at any Bon-Ton family of stores locations and use your coupons for sensational merchandise at great prices.

Step 3:

Look fantastic and feel even better about helping The Arc of Orleans County! What a great time to go and celebrate Spring!

RSVP Date is Approaching for Best Friend's Dinner

Best Friend Awards Dinner and Annual Meeting

RSVP is Due Wednesday, April 11th!

Please join us Friday, April 20,2012 at Hickory Ridge Golf and Country Club, Lynch Road, Holley

6:00 p.m. Reception and Cash Bar
7:00 p.m. Dinner
8:00 p.m. Awards and Annual Meeting
9:00 p.m. Dancing to music by Brad London Productions

Honoring:
2011 Best Friend
The Batt Family

Community Service Award
Sienna Garcia Mathewson

Heritage Award
Case-Nic Cookies

Self Advocate of the Year
Dorinda Starkweather

Community Worker of the Year
Joseph Barchet

Orleans Enterprises Worker of the Year
Gregory Baldwin

Mobile Crew Worker of the Year
Dolores Kraatz

Enclave Worker of the Year
Brandon Kirk

Business Partnership Award
Albion Redemption Center

Dinner - $15.00 per person / $10.00 for individuals served by The Arc

Please mail your check made payable to The Arc of Orleans County along with your reservation by April 11, 2012. The Invitation & RSVP slip was mailed on March 9th.

Come help us celebrate the accomplishments of the individuals we serve and those who are tremendous supporters of The Arc of Orleans County.

We look forward to seeing you.

Thank you!

Employment Listing - Self Determination Assistant

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT


POSITION: SELF DETERMINATION ASSISTANT
PART TIME CATEGORY II – UP TO 17 HOURS PER WEEK

REPORTS TO: PERSON WE SERVE AND GUARDIAN


LOCATION: ADDRESS OF RESIDENCE


DUTIES: Provide support and assistance for participation in inclusive community activities and in independent living skills. Hours to vary based on needs of person served. Must have valid NYS driver’s license and meet agency guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE OF INFORMATION AND TECHNIQUES REQUIRED TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION, SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE IN COMMUNITY INTEGRATION AND VOLUNTEER PLACEMENTS AND IN INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS. ABILITY TO BE AWARE AND UNDERSTAND REACTIONS OF OTHER PEOPLE. ABILITY TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY, GOOD COMMUNICATION, WRITTEN & ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS ARE REQUIRED. MUST HAVE A VALID NYS DRIVERS LICENSE AND MUST MEET THE AGENCY MOTOR VEHICLE GUIDELINES. MUST ALSO BE ABLE TO MEET CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS AND ALL REQUIRED TRAINING.


STARTING RATE: $11.00 PER HOUR

Interested Candidates should submit a resume by 4/2/12 to:
Carol S. Fox
Human Resources Office
The Arc of Orleans County
P.O. Box 439
Albion, NY 14411

e-mail: cfox@arcoforleans.org Fax: (585) 589-5669

The Arc of Orleans County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted: 3/26/12

Employment Listing - 3/26/12 Community Living Assistant

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT




POSITION: COMMUNITY LIVING ASSISTANT – REGULAR FULLTIME


REPORTS TO: COMMUNITY LIVING MANAGER – CORTNEY KUJAWA

LOCATION: HAMILTON STREET-ALBION


DUTIES: Provides program participants with support and training in independent living skills, such as meal planning and preparation, home maintenance, money management, etc.


QUALIFICATIONS: Good math & writing skills. Must have a valid NYS driver’s license. Must be capable of completing SCIP, CPR, First Aide and other trainings as required.


STARTING RATE: Grade 7DC - $9.10/hr.

Interested candidates should submit a resume by April 2, 2012 to:

Human Resources Office
The Arc of Orleans County
P.O. Box 439
Albion, NY 14411

e-mail: cfox@arcoforleans.org Fax: (585) 589-5669

The Arc of Orleans County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



Posted: 3/26/12

Spagetti Dinner Correction - $8.00 for Adult Ticket

Hello everyone!

Please disregard the amount of the adult ticket on the first blog you received on the Spaghetti Dinner to Benefit Meals on Wheels. Tickets are $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children under 10. Sorry for any confusion!

We hope to see you and your hearty appetites on Thursday, April 12th.

Have a great weekend.

Spaghetti Dinner to Benefit Meals on Wheels

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser to benefit The Arc of Orleans County's Nutri-Fair/Meals on Wheels Program

Thursday, April 12th 4:30 to 7:00 PM

16 East Academy St, Albion - south side (Old Grammar School)

Unlimited Spaghetti !! 50/50 Raffle!! Take outs available

Tickets are only $10 for adults and $5.00 for children under 10

Call the Nutrition Program at 589-7817 for more ticket information.