Submit your winning sock design! On May 4th Harc will be celebrating its 70th birthday! One of the ways we will mark this milestone is to create a commemorative, limited edition sock that we will sell at SockStarz. The idea is to create a design that incorporates aspects of Harc’s mission and our … Read more about Contest for Harc’s 70th Birthday
Your Winter HarcToday is Here!
Hi everyone! We are happy to share our newsletter, HarcToday. This edition is full of exciting news about the work that we have been doing with YOUR help. Check it out and please share any feedback, comment or suggestions. Want to receive your own hard copy? Contact Danielle Brown at 860.218.6047 … Read more about Your Winter HarcToday is Here!
ArtSparks Artists Showcased at Windsor Exhibit
The Windsor Art Center featured an exhibit of ArtSparks participant’s works from November 19, 2020, through January 9, 2021. ArtSparks: The Emotion of Line, Color, and Space featured fourteen artists from the ArtSparks program: Bill, Carol, Gloria, Dori, Joe, Teresa, Mira, AnneJane, Jane, Charles, … Read more about ArtSparks Artists Showcased at Windsor Exhibit
#HaveAHarcDay Highlights
Ways to Advocate During the Legislative Session: Attend our legislative events. Contact your elected officials about issues of concern to you and your family. Find your elected officials here. By handwritten letter By phone By Email Communicate with your legislators online … Read more about #HaveAHarcDay Highlights
Harc Employees Among First to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
Harc Employees Among First to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine Harc’s direct care staff have been designated essential workers and prioritized as a group to be included in Phase 1A to begin receiving the COVID-19 vaccinations. Many have already received the vaccine, while others have made … Read more about Harc Employees Among First to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
Have a Harc Day – Feb. 12
#HaveAHarcDay Harc’s Annual “Have a Harc Day” is on Friday, February 12 at 10:30 AM. Watch a presentation from legislators, advocates, families, and friends about challenges and successes within the IDD (Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities) community. This year the event will be virtual … Read more about Have a Harc Day – Feb. 12
Passing of Founding Member
Harc Mourns Passing of Founding Member Margaret Tedone Tedone was a fierce advocate for the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities January 21, 2021 (Hartford, CT) – The Harc family mourns the passing on January 14 of Margaret Tedone, our beloved founder and … Read more about Passing of Founding Member
Vote for SockStarz, Harc’s Social Enterprise
The Best Store-front in West Hartford Center! Last year Harc opened SockStarz, Harc's new social enterprise. All profits go to Harc, Inc. This year SockStarz is participating in the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce's town-wide window decorating contest as part of its Stroll Your Own … Read more about Vote for SockStarz, Harc’s Social Enterprise