|
Gala Dinner and Auction
Photos from the March 8, 2012 Dinner, Awards and Auction are on line- see the link on our drop down menu.
|
35th Annual Legislative Reception: Our Voice-Now More Than Ever!
Standing room only crowd of over 350 persons saw Senator Karen Spilka and Rep. Garrett Bradley receive “Legislators of the year” awards by The Arc of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC) for advancing the rights of persons with disabilities. Also attending Gov. Patrick, Speaker DeLeo and Sen. Majority Leader Rosenberg.
Click here to see the 2013 photos.
|
|
2011 Annual Meeting
On Thursday, April 28, members and friends of The Arc came together to review the year and discuss rebranding The Arc's image to raise its visibility. You can read our annual report here. Long time Arc volunteer leader, Phil Gloudemans, Director of Strategic Communications at the Annenberg Institute for Education Reform at Brown University shared some insights about rebranding and facilitated a discussion. Click here to read more.
|
Distinguished Citizens Ceremony Honors Individuals, Organizations
On September 16th, The Arc of Massachusetts honored a number of special individuals and organizations who have made great strides in enhancing the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Friends, community members and legislators were present to recognize the awardees. Jim Braude of 96.9 FM Talk and NECN hosted the ceremony.
Play on the Parquet 2011
One of our most popular events, Play on the Parquet offers Celtics fans, amateur basketball players, and corporate executives the unique opportunity to join together at the TD Garden for a complete "Celtic experience,” while also supporting our advocacy. Corporations field teams which play full-length basketball games on the legendary parquet floor, while a special halftime program features an hour-long clinic and scrimmage for kids and teens. Our 2011 event was a great success, thanks to the generosity of TD Garden, and our other sponsors, as well as the efforts of over fifty volunteers. Stay tuned for specific information about the 2012 Play on the Parquet at TD Garden! If you would like to sponsor a team, please contact our office.
50th Anniversary Gala
This once-in-a-lifetime celebration brought together past and present leaders of The Arc from all parts of the Commonwealth, along with self-advocates, family members, government officials, and professionals in the field, who joined in celebrating the many achievements of The Arc in Massachusetts. The black-tie Gala featured veteran television star Rex Trailer as Honorary Chairman, and Channel 4 morning anchor Paula Ebben as Master of Ceremonies.
|