March 2008

Dear Friend,

“Putting the pieces together” – That’s our driving force at The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming, a not-for-profit agency that provides comfort, stability, encouragement and promise for hundreds of people throughout our community.

We couldn't do it without you! Your membership dollars are used to connect hundreds of exceptional people to programs that enhance quality of life through work opportunities, homes to live in, children's services, transportation, community services and inclusion. Thanks to you, our agency is the largest and most comprehensive of its kind in Livingston and Wyoming Counties. We serve more than 350 people with developmental and other disabilities through vocational and day habilitation programs, and have over 300 children enrolled at KidStart. Our service coordinators help over 350 individuals. Hilltop buses help us get around the community by traveling more than 2 million miles annually. In 2007, we opened new houses in Livonia and Dansville, which means that the agency now operates 14 homes in our various communities.

With your help, we look forward to continued growth for our integrated services in 2008. When you support The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming, your payback is the feeling of pride to be involved in an agency that connects so many neighbors to needed services and programs. Each membership is a direct increase of our chapter’s voice and influence within NYSARC – our state organization – as well as with our state representatives in Albany. More members mean more representation for the individuals we serve.

Please contact Bonnie McGoldrick at 585.658.2828 ext. 108 or bmcgoldrick@lwarc.org to learn how to renew your membership or sign up as a new member – and help us continue to deliver comprehensive services to neighbors all ages and abilities and their families. Your membership puts the pieces together!

Sincerely,

Marcy VanZandt
Board President, Membership Committee Chair, and Parent

P.S. Hopefully, you will use your membership to the fullest by serving on a committee or volunteering at an event. To learn about various opportunities, contact Jeff Thomas at the Arc – 585.658.2828 ext. 128 or jthomas@lwarc.org.