The Arc of Atlantic County Asks For Community to Write Notes, Cards & Videos
The Arc of Atlantic County is once again asking the community to show their support of people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities with Hope Notes For The Holidays!
Hope Notes was originally launched in Spring of 2020, asking the general public to provide encouragement, inspire faith and hope in the hearts of people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) in our community, during the self-quarantine and social distancing period resulting from COVID-19. And the community obliged, sending over 300 messages of hope and care.
“In the spring, we were deeply touched by the members of our community who took the time to create and send Hope Notes to the people who use our residential services,” commented Scott Hennis, CEO. “During this difficult time’ like so many others in our community, people with disabilities have been feeling disconnected from their families, friends and loved ones,” said Scott Hennis, CEO. “While it didn’t change the circumstances, when a person received a Hope Note, it made their day a little brighter. It reminded them they weren’t alone. It offered hope for better times.” Hennis added.
The Arc of Atlantic County is asking for help once again, to spread some cheer during the holiday season. Beginning December 4th, The Arcis asking friends, families, community partners, volunteers, donors and the general public to send holiday cards, letters, emails containing positive words of encouragement to people who use the services of The Arc of Atlantic County. For more holiday festive fun, grab some friends and post a video at facebook.com/TheArcAtlantic.
How Can You Help?
SEND HOPE NOTES FOR THE HOLIDAYS TO:
c/o Friends at The Arc of Atlantic County
6550 Delilah Rd., St. 101, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
Send an email to Hopenotes@TheArcAtlantic.org
Post a photo or post a video on our Social Media Pages @ArcAtlantic and hashtag #TheArcAtlantic #HopeNotes
Enlist help from friends and family; ask your volunteer or community groups to become involved and send your Hope Notes today. This is a great project for children, teens, adults and seniors to participate in as we continue to observe social distancing, quarantine, and efforts to stay safe and stop the spread of COVID-19.
Visit our website at TheArcAtlantic.org/hopenotes.
Make a difference in the lives of people with I/DD in our community by showing your support and kindness!
For more information, please contact Mary Ruley Moyer, Director of Development and Community Outreach, 609-485-0800 x 135 or mmoyer@thearcatlantic.org.
About The Arc of Atlantic County: The Arc of Atlantic County works to improve the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in our community. Through direct services, advocacy, education and prevention activities, we work in partnership with individuals and their families to make choices possible about how and where they live, learn, work and play. The Arc of Atlantic County serves 1,000 individuals and their families annually in Southern New Jersey and is accredited by The Council on Quality and Leadership.
Note: The Arc is not an acronym; always refer to us as The Arc, not The ARC and never ARC. The Arc should be considered as a title or a phrase.
