The Arc of Bergen and Passaic

The Arc of Bergen & Passaic Counties

The Arc serves over 1,400 individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. From Early Intervention for infants and toddlers to Summer Camp and After School Programs for youth to Vocational Training, Job Placement, Adult Day Programs, Recreation, Group Homes and Apartments for adults; The Arc is creating opportunities for individuals to reach their full potential and live happy, productive and fulfilling lives.

The Arc's Continuing to Care

Pandemic Relief Fund

As the pandemic surges, The Arc's staff are on the front lines risking their lives very day to CONTINUE TO CARE for the individuals we serve. Won't you CONTINUE TO CARE for The Arc with a donation today?

The Arc Stands In Solidarity Against Racism And Injustice

Please read our statement here.

Thank You Cafe Anello

Thank you to Cafe Anello for donating a delicious meal for all our residents and staff which was personally prepared by Chet/Owner John Vitale. Everyone loved it!

https://www.caffeanello.com/

Thank You Everwipe!

Thank you to the Everwipe for their generous donation of wiping and cleaning supplies. You are helping to keep us clean and safe! #EverydayEverywhereEverwipe

https://everwipe.com

Tom Toronto, President Bergen United Way

Thank You Andy and Susan Gatto

Thank You to Andy & Susan Gatto for sponsoring delicious chicken francese meals for all the staff and residents in our homes. You made everyone feel special.

Thank you to our many supporters who have Continued to Care about The Arc during the pandemic.

We are so very grateful!

Thank you LIONS 16N for donation of masks to all of the Arcs in your district.

Thank you Tom Croonquist and Janney Montgomery Scott for Donation of Panera Lunches For All Our residents and Staff.

Thank you MARY KAY STRATIS For Sponsoring Personal Protective Equipment to keep our staff and residents safe.

Thank You DEAN PASTRAS, DEBBIE BAJAKIAN, ALICE SIEGEL AND TOMMY FOXES for sponsoring dinner for our fabulous front line staff.

Thank You to TOM TORONTO AND THE BERGEN UNITED WAY for donating surgical masks and gloves to all the Arc Chapters to help keep our staff and the people we serve safe.

Thank You AJ KHUBANI AND TELEBRANDS for donating hand sanitizer to all of the chapters of The Arc.

Thank you Betty Hoehne for donating buckets of chicken and sides to all our homes.

Check out this video for individuals with I/DD explaining the vaccine. The video is narrated by a self-advocate. https://t.co/Dph84qkLkY

Arc Bergen-Passaic

January 20, 2021, 5:44 pm

RT @TheArcUS: #CoreyJohnson, a man w intellectual #disability, was executed by the federal govt last week despite clear #SCOTUS precedent p…

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January 18, 2021, 9:58 am

Webinar Free -January 21st 2pm to 3pmThe Relationship Between Autism Spectrum Disorder & Criminal Responsibility Pa… https://t.co/BHvZ9lY5KJ

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January 18, 2021, 9:56 am

RT @NJDSPCoalition: 100% YES! Thank you for your leadership and support, always @NJSenatePres

Arc Bergen-Passaic

January 16, 2021, 5:39 pm

The Department of Health must implement a plan to vaccinate individuals w/ I/DD. Category 1A with no plan to get th… https://t.co/mozPMT0uU5

Arc Bergen-Passaic

January 13, 2021, 9:41 pm

RT @thearcofnj: "It breaks my heart to think that someone with Down syndrome could be turned away solely because of a disability when they'…

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January 13, 2021, 8:41 pm

Check out The Arc's Video

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Visit our Take Action Page for The Arc of New Jersey's budget papers on NJ FY22 priorities.

Direct Support Professionals deserve a living wage. Join the Coalition. Click for more info.

Direct Support Professionals deserve a living wage. Click picture for more information or to join the coalition.

Senator Sweeney with advocates including ArcBP President/CEO at the Senate budget hearing. Senator Sweeney sponsored S-1194 to provide a supplemental appropriation for FY 2020 to raise the wages of Direct Support Professionals. The bill was unanimously voted out of committee. Thank you to all our Legislators who supported this important bill. Look for more information as the bill moves to the full Senate and also through the Assembly.

Kathy Walsh, President/CEO with Assemblyman Benjie Wimberly at the Statehouse advocating for a competitive wage for our wonderful direct care staff. Thank you ASM Wimberly for supporting individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities and their families. #strongerfairernj = #IndexDSPwages #WeCan'tWait