OSWEGO COUNTY – Arc of Oswego County Awarded $8,980 in Grants from NYSARC Trust Services
To support recreational opportunities for people with disabilities in Oswego County
FULTON, NY – The Arc of Oswego County, a not-for-profit organization supporting people with disabilities in Oswego County has been awarded $8,980 in grants from the Trustee Management Board of NYSARC Trust Services to support The Arc of Oswego County’s recreation programs.
NYSARC Trust Services administers supplemental needs trusts (SNT) and pooled trusts that can dramatically improve the lives of people with disabilities by enabling individuals to maintain financial eligibility for Medicaid and other means-tested government benefit programs. For 2023, NYSARC Trust Services is proud to fulfill its commitment to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities by awarding $2,697,980 to The Arc New York Chapters statewide.
This year, The Arc of Oswego County received $8,980 to support new recreational opportunities and enrich the lives of the more than one hundred individuals it serves. The Arc of Oswego County plans to use the recreation grant funds to experience events that our community offers, promote healthy lifestyles both physically and mentally, and allow people supported more opportunities for community integration. Without these funds, memberships, event tickets, items purchased for activities would not be possible.
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About The Arc of Oswego County
The Arc of Oswego County is a private, not-for-profit organization which has been providing programs and services to individuals with disabilities since 1953. Services include community habilitation, respite services, and senior day habilitation programs. Its mission is to be a leader in the field of developmental disabilities, committed to meeting the needs of individual growth, productivity, and independence through education, advocacy, and increased community acceptance and participation. Its sister agency, Oswego Industries, Inc., provides services to children and adults with disabilities: together, they create a comprehensive support system for Oswego County residents with disabilities. For more information, please call (315) 598-3108 or visit us online www.arcofoswegocounty.org.
About NYSARC Trust Services
NYSARC Trust Services has administered supplemental needs trusts since 1972, helping thousands of people with disabilities protect their eligibility for government benefits and improve their quality of life. Our trust programs give people with disabilities the opportunity to maintain comfort and independence in the community while providing peace of mind to their family and loved ones.
NYSARC Trust Services provides administration of first- and third-party pooled supplemental needs trusts to help families plan for the future of a loved one with a disability, preserve income and assets for Medicaid planning purposes and long-term care needs, and protect unexpected windfalls of money.
For more information, please call (518) 439-8323 or visit us online www.nysarctrustservices.org
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