WELCOME TO WWAARC

Connecting Special People With Opportunity!

Warren, Washington, & Albany Counties ARC (WWAARC), A Chapter of The Arc New York, is a nonprofit organization serving nearly 1,000 people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We operate 34 residences, 30 Supported Living Program (SLP) apartments, four day programs, and a Community Employment program. For more than 65 years, WWAARC has represented a longstanding tradition of providing outstanding advocacy, family support, and the very best quality services to many people throughout Warren, Washington, and Albany Counties.

SUPPORT. EDUCATION. ADVOCACY.

Just three words. Yet they mean so much and are so intertwined as we work to improve the lives of people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities that we support.

Warren, Washington, and Albany Counties ARC (WWAARC) is hoping to double our current membership!
WWAARC, a chapter of The Arc NY, is a nonprofit organization that supports nearly 1,000 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We operate residences, job training programs, supported apartments, and Day Programs. For more than 70 years, WWAARC has represented a longstanding tradition of providing outstanding advocacy, family support, and the very best quality services to many people throughout Warren, Washington, and Albany Counties.

Why should I become a WWAARC Member?

Your membership gives us a stronger voice at the local, state, and national levels to support and advocate for the hundreds of individuals who we empower to live their best lives.

• Locally –
  Daily, the people we support participate in meaningful and productive activities. Whether through employment, volunteerism, or recreation, they positively impact the surrounding communities with their involvement and contributions.
• Statewide –
  Advocating for the funding needed to maintain and expand quality programs and services for people with I/DD along with increased wages for the deserving workforce who staff and operate them.
• Nationally –
  Supporting national advocacy campaigns to protect vital programs/services (Medicaid/Affordable Care Act)

Can we Count you In?

You can fill out our Membership form, just click on the “Become a Member” button below or scan this QR code to fill out the form!

The cost of membership is a $1 donation!

Thank you for considering becoming a 2024 WWAARC member. Your support for WWAARC is very much appreciated by the Agency and Foundation Boards, our employees, and most importantly the nearly 1,000 people we support.

Thank you for your support!

Anne Marie Lockhart,
Board President

Any questions? Please call 518-935-4458 or email mbielawa@caparcny.org

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