Welcome to GWArc
GWArc's mission is to serve people in the community with developmental disabilities and their families, utilizing a person-centered, whole life planning approach. We provide quality, flexible programs and services which maximize independence, foster inclusion and build community connections. GWArc's programs are based upon self-determination, sound teaching practices and the latest technology.
OUR COMMUNITY A private nonprofit organization founded in 1956 by a group of concerned parents, GWArc is uniquely sensitive to the level of personal support required for individuals to thrive. We have proven experience with the inclusion of all people into the community.
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GWArc will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2010 in observance of Labor Day.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
GWArc is pleased to share our accomplishments beyond our annual expectations for our agency. These accomplishments include innovations and improvements in programming, staff development, technology and community involvement.
ο We are proud to announce that Recreation Manager, Heidi Barberio was presented with the 2010 Kelly Beaumont Mazzarini Inclusion Award from The Waltham Special Education Parent Advisory Council at their Annual Year End Reception on Wednesday, May 12th. The award, given annually embodies both the spirit of Kelly Beaumont Mazzarini as she worked to improve the lives of children with special needs and the work of the WSEPAC. Congratulations Heidi!
You can now make a donation through our website.
Click here to donate now!
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Click here to see our 2011 Strategic Plan
Click here to see our 2011 Accessibility Plan
Click here to see our 2009 Performance Analysis Summary
SPECIAL THANK YOU
GWArc would like to thank our recent supporters:
ο Wonderful volunteers from AstraZeneca who braved the heat to help with planting and landscaping for GWArc Green Up Day at our Chestnut Street location this July. Not only do the grounds look great, but the consumers and staff are going to love maintaining the garden beds and reaping the rewards of delicious tomatoes and peppers!
ο Mahoney's Garden Center in Winchester for their generous donation of geraniums, tomato plants and pepper plants for our Green Up Day in July! The plants look amazing!
ο The great group of volunteers from Bank of America who, over the course of several days in June, painted all of the lockers at our Chestnut Street location, transforming them from drab gray to a beautiful sea glass green!
ο The Foundation for MetroWest for the generous $2,500 grant. The grants were decided and awarded by a group of high school grantors through the Foundation for MetroWest Youth in Philanthropy program. Thank you! You can find out more information about the Foundation for MetroWest and thier Youth in Philanthropy program, visit www.FoundationforMetroWest.org. ο All of our generous Annual Appeal donors!
BIS MAILING SERVICES
BIS Mailing Services is our agency-owned business. Founded in 1994, BIS Mail has served well over 150 customers with assembly and mailing services. BIS Mail employees are people served in our Vocational and Day Education Programs in Waltham. Employees complete BIS Mail jobs and are paid competitive wages.
BIS Mail is capable of completing numerous mailing tasks, and frees up your most valuable resources - your employees - so they can spend their time doing what they do best. GWArc staff supervise, inspect and sign off on jobs, providing you with timely and accurately completed work. For more information or to speak with a BIS Mail supervisor, please contact us at 781-891-1904, or email BISmail@gwarc.org or visit www.Bismailing.com.
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SAVE-THE-DATES:
♦Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010
GWArc's 40TH ANNUAL
HARVEST BREAKFAST
8:00am - noon
Doubletree, Waltham
♦Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010
GWArc's ANNUAL MEETING
7:00 - 9:00pm
Doubletree, Waltham
SAVE DAY HABILITATION, EMPLOYMENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES--TAKE LEGISLATIVE ACTION TODAY! Click here to send a message to your legislators.
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