The Arc of Greater Williamsburg is dedicated to improving the well-being of young adults to senior citizens with mental retardation and their families through the provision of regular social, educational, and recreational activities.

Our members are people with mental retardation and their families, their friends, interested citizens and dedicated human service professionals. All are concerned with improving the quality of life of people with mental retardation.

Description:
Serving the City of Williamsburg, James City County, York County and Poquoson. We offer clients up to 10 activities per month in the areas of Self-Advocacy, Adapted Wellness, and Quality of Life programs.

The Arc is a non-profit organization supported by the United Way, the Williamsburg Community Health Foundation, KOVAR, Kiwanis Club of Williamsburg, The College of William & Mary, and many other generous and supportive agencies, businesses and friends. Memberships and fundraising also support our efforts.

We offer a variety of social, educational, and recreational and events throughout the year.

Warm weather activities include the William & Mary Carnival and our annual bowling league. Parties ar eheld several times duesing the year to mark the holidays. Movie Madness, Bingo, Arts & Crafts, and visits to local sporting events, museums, and parks enrich lives.

Clients also perform community service and participate in educational programs such as Math Matters and Literature and the Arts.

History:
The Arc of Greater Williamsburg was founded 31 years ago by a group of parents looking for opportunities for their children with mental retardation and respite for their families.

Through those early efforts we work to improve public education and awareness in the community of those with developmental disabilities through our programming.

Individuals with mental retardation learn more slowly than others but they feel, think and hope just like everyone else. Children with mental retardation attend school and share in other activities with their non-disabled friends. At the same time, many adults with mental retardation hold responsible jobs and lead productive lives in their communities.

Contact people:

Pamela McGregor, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Darla Krupski, Assistant Director, (phone), (email) Bette Faye Poythress-King, Program Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (757) 229-3535

Address:

202 D Packets Court Williamsburg, VA 23185 (See a map)

Web Site: http://thearcgw.org

Directions:

64 East to Exit 199 West From Exit take second exit onto route 60 East Travel 3 blocks to a right hand turn onto Busch. At the "T" turn left on McLaws Circle. At John Jeffereson turn left. Make first right onto Packets Court. Make second. . . (more)   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: N/A,   Walk distance (in minutes): N/A   Nearest Bus Stop: Route 60, 10 min. minute walk