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A Note from the Executive Director
Hello,
A short time ago, a 48 year old
gentleman lost both his parents. His
only sibling, a younger sister with a
husband and three children of her own,
took her brother into her home because
she promised her parents she would never
let her brother become a burden on the
State. All too soon, she discovered
exactly how much care and supervision
her parents had provided to her brother
on a daily basis. It was heartbreaking
for her to come to the realization that
she could not provide for all her
brother's needs and still care for her
own family. The situation had become
increasingly stressful and a significant
burden that was affecting every facet of
their lives.
Frantic for help, the Waterbury Arc was
able to step in and provide in-home
supports to assist with teaching basic
activities of daily living, provide
vocational programs, extended day
services and evening and weekend
outings. The ongoing assistance provided
by the Waterbury Arc relieved the
pressure that was threatening to tear
this family apart. Through the services
of the Waterbury Arc, this gentleman now
has a stable home with his loving
family, is learning to become a
contributing member of the household and
a participating member of his community.
In these tough economic times, we need
your help more than ever to continue our
mission of helping others such as the
family above. Please
consider becoming a member of our
organization. Every tax deductible
membership donation is used to benefit
the people we serve. Help us by joining
our organization.
Thank you for your support,
Deborah Vitarelli
Executive Director
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