Advocacy is at the heart of everything we do at Delarc. It is about standing up, speaking out, and ensuring that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are seen, heard, and supported. This year’s Advocacy Day was a powerful reminder of what can happen...
Kicking off our Membership Campaign Delarc staff recently gathered at our Hamden location for our First Quarter Staff Meeting, and the room was filled with energy, connection, and a whole lot of green. To kick off our “Go for the Green” membership campaign, staff were...
This past Thursday, we had the pleasure of welcoming the 6th grade students from Hancock Central School for a hands-on learning experience at Delarc. The visit was designed to give students a meaningful look at the services we provide and, more importantly, to help...
At The Arc of Delaware County, service is more than a single day on the calendar. It is woven into the work we do every day. This year, our Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service offered a meaningful opportunity to pause, reflect, and honor Dr. King’s legacy through...
Spending a morning at the Walton Food Bank offers a clear picture of what it means to show up for a community. Operated by The Arc of Delaware County NY, and located at the United Presbyterian Church (known locally as "the red brick church"), the Walton Food Bank...
As the year comes to a close, our 4th Quarter Staff Meeting offered the perfect opportunity to come together, reflect on our accomplishments, and celebrate the incredible people who help make Delarc such a special place. The room was filled with energy, laughter, and...
On Saturday, November 15th, our community came together for one of the most anticipated events of the season, the Fall Dance. We are proud to co-host the dance with Walton First Baptist Church, who generously provide the location as well as the refreshments that kept...
On Saturday, November 8th, Studio 190 Gifts & Thrifts Pop-Up Shop kicked off the holiday season with a Holiday Launch Party, and what a heartwarming day it was! The pop-up shop was filled with holiday spirit, friendly faces, and the unmistakable feeling of...
The Arc of Delaware County’s 5th Annual Halloween Hootenanny was a frightfully fun afternoon filled with laughter, creativity, and community spirit! Over 300 families, friends, and neighbors came together for a celebration that truly captured the magic of Halloween...
A Visit to Celebrate Inclusion In the month of October, members of The Arc of Delaware County’s Self-Advocacy group took a meaningful trip to Carousel Children’s Services (CCS) to observe inclusivity in action. Chris, Self-Advocacy President; PJ, Vice President; and...