To demonstrate the value of our donors' generous contributions, here are a few examples of how charitable gifts to The Arc of Somerset County can benefit children, adolescents, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
$100 would provide
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After school care for a student with a disability for one month.
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Transportation to the food bank to secure a week's work of nutritious meals for an impoverished family of four in our P.A.C.T. program.
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A job coach for an adult with disabilities for one day.
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Participation in the "Adapted Gardening Program" for one adult for one year.
$500 would provide
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Part-time daycare for one month for a child with a disability.
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Three therapy sessions for a child with a disability.
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One week at Day Camp at Camp Jotoni for an adult or child with a disability.
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One year of "Kids Night Out" drop-off respite program for a child with a disability.
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Center-based personal and vocational support for an adult with a disability.
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A weekend vacation to the beach with staff supports for an adult with a disability.
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Personal program in the home environment to increase overall health and wellness to include exercise or yoga.
$1,000 would provide
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Preschool and before or after school care for one month.
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One two-week session of residential sleepover camp at Camp Jotoni.
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Respite for a family with a child who has significant disabilities with six months of the Saturday drop-off respite program.
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Provides the opportunity for children to connect to their community and participate in enrichment activities.
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Computer and adaptive software programs for an individual with a developmental disability.
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Ten month of transactions services from academic life to working life for a graduating student with a disability.
