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The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence |
To support guardianship and recreational opportunities for people with disabilities
in Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties
The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence (www.thearcjslc.org), a not-for-profit organization supporting people with disabilities in Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties, was awarded $64,405 in grants from the Trustee Management Board of NYSARC Trust Services to support The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence’s guardianship and recreation programs.
NYSARC Trust Services administers supplemental needs trusts (SNT) and pooled trusts that can make dramatic improvements to the lives of people with disabilities by enabling individuals to maintain eligibility for Medicaid and other means-tested government benefit programs. For 2024, NYSARC Trust Services is proud to fulfill its commitment to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities by awarding a total of $2,697,508 to The Arc New York Chapters statewide.
This year, The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence received $46,045 to provide guardianship services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who would not otherwise have a legal guardian or advocate. Supported by Chapter staff and community volunteers, The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence’s Guardianship Program currently provides guardianship supports and services to 13 people and is ready to assist five more as a Standby or Alternate Standby guardian.
NYSARC Trust Services also awarded The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence $18,360 to support recreational opportunities and enrich the lives of the more than 1,000 individuals it supports. The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence used the recreation grant funds to hold an agency-wide picnic with a talent show and games. People supported also used the contribution to purchase movie tickets, fitness passes, and bowling tickets. The grant was used for dances, summer parties, Halloween activities, and other holiday parties, as well.To learn more about The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence visit www.thearcjslc.org.
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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 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. NYSARC also administers Medicare Set-Aside (MSA) accounts for people who use a pooled trust to protect settlement proceeds.
For more information, please call (518) 439-8323 or visit us online www.nysarctrustservices.org.
About The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence:
The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence seeks to be the premier provider of services for people with diverse needs through the continuum of life.
