To create lifetime opportunities for persons with disabilities to reach their fullest potential by providing advocacy, education, employment, residential and recreational services.

Description:
Arc Community Services is a private, not for profit organization that provides services to individuals who need special assistance in the areas of employment training;job placement;alternative day programs for adults;elderly services;summer enrichment and school to work programs;community inclusion programs;recreational / social activities and family support and information services.

History:
ARC Community Services, Inc.,a not for profit organization that provides advocacy, education, employment and recreational services for people with disabilities was incorporated in 1952. Matson Community Services, a not for profit organization that provides residential services for people with disabilities was incorporated in 1973. In August of 1999 ARC Community Services and Matson Community Services, formed a permanent partnership and Alliance for Resource Management, Inc., (ARM)was established as the management company. The Officers and Directors of Alliance's board are also the Officers and Directors of the subsidiary corporations (ARC & MCS). Alliance's Senior Management team provides operational oversight for all three corporations. Together ARC, MCS and ARM provide a coordinated continuum of supports tailored to meet individual needs.

Contact people:

Stacey Laplante, Staffing Coordinator, (phone), (email) Rosemary Wuoti, Vice President For Development, (phone), (email) Dawn Babineau, Director Of Organizational Planning, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (978) 343-8852

Address:

564 Main St. Fitchburg, MA 01420 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.arccommunityservices.org

Directions:

From the Worcester Area: Take Route 190 North to Route 2 West to Route 12, Fitchburg (exit 31 B). Follow Route 12 for about 3 miles, turn right at the lights (just after Pelletiers Building Supply) over a short bridge. At. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: Public transportation is readily available