ARC OF THE TREASURE COAST RECEIVES GRANTS FROM THE UNITED WAY TO FUND ESSENTIAL SERVICES
For Immediate Release
ARC OF THE TREASURE COAST RECEIVES GRANTS
FROM THE UNITED WAY TO FUND ESSENTIAL SERVICES
STUART, FL. – The ARC of the Treasure Coast is pleased to announce it has received more than $80K in grants from the United Way. Children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities along the Treasure Coast will benefit from these funds that will be used to support essential services provided by ARC of the Treasure Coast.
Specifically, $17,000 has been allocated for ARC’s ABLE Out of School and RISE (Realizing Independence, Supporting Employment) Summer programs. The money will be used to help provide scholarships to low-income children and families in need of out-of-school care or young adults interested in exploring employment opportunities, while learning important skills to assist them in achieving their employment goals.
Another $45,000 will fund ABLE ADT which provides meaningful day activities to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are either not covered by State Medicaid Waiver Funds or who are on the APD pre-enrollment list. Adults learn daily living skills and contribute to their community through volunteerism, while participating in enriching and fun activities.
And finally, $20,000 will fund Project SEARCH Youth, an internship program for young adults transitioning from high school to employment. The program offers internships in various departments within Cleveland Clinic/Martin Health preparing the interns for eventual employment within the hospital or in the community. Job coaches and teachers educate interns on soft employment skills while guiding each student through real-life training within their selected departments.
The ARC of the Treasure Coast wants to thank the United Way for its continued support.
About ARC of the Treasure Coast: The ARC, (Advocates for the Rights of the Challenged) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering children and adults with I/DD through residential, vocational, educational, behavioral, and other healthcare services. ARC provides support, assistance, and training that enhances the abilities of children and adults with disabilities to thrive each day and achieve their fullest potential.
