Not too many people are wild about jumping into the Atlantic Ocean in the middle of February, but fortunately for HARC, an organization serving people with intellectual disability and their families in the Greater Hartford area, there are a number of people willing to do just that. Harc Penguin … Read more about “Freezin’ for a Reason”
Have a Harc day at the State Capitol
Hello HarcFamily and Friends, We invite you to attend this year's "Have a Harc" day at the State Capitol on Thursday, February 14, 2013. Representative Jason Rojas will be hosting a press conference for us at 3:00 PM in Room 1C of the Legislative Office Building. "Have a Harc" day is a … Read more about Have a Harc day at the State Capitol
Best of Hartford Reader’s Poll 2013:
Hello HARC Family and Friends, The Hartford Advocate’s annual “Best of Hartford Reader’s Poll 2013” is underway. Winning any category is truly an honor and the publicity certainly promotes HARC. HARC can be voted on in the “Best Local Charity” category which is listed under People & … Read more about Best of Hartford Reader’s Poll 2013:
Camp Horizons Scholarship Opportunity
HARC is proud to announce that it is offering scholarships for individuals who use HARC respite services to attend Camp Horizons for weekend getaways. Camp Horizons is based in South Windham, CT and offers weekend breaks January through May for mild to moderately developmentally disabled … Read more about Camp Horizons Scholarship Opportunity
HARC Client Races to a New Goal!
John P. Morgan is a resident of HARC’s West Hartford Individual Support Program (WHISP) since 2009. He works as a bagger at Whole Foods Market and is a frequent attendee at HARC events and outings. At the 2011 HARC Walk, John was with his coordinator Laurie O’Brien and admiring the many posters of … Read more about HARC Client Races to a New Goal!
Rally to Protect the Safety Net!
is event has already occurred. Thank you for supporting HARC's Advocacy Efforts. (Courtesy of The Arc Connecticut) Rally to Protect the Safety Net! Wednesday, January 30, 2013 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.. Speaking begins at 10:00 a.m. The State Capitol in Hartford HARC is joining event … Read more about Rally to Protect the Safety Net!
A season of giving at HARC – Community Services Dept.
Each year, HARC welcomes new interns interested in the human and social services fields into its community service department. One such intern is Rose Ashner of East Hartford and a student at UConn’s School of Social Work. Rose Ashner, HARC Community Services Department Intern Part of an … Read more about A season of giving at HARC – Community Services Dept.
Wrap it Up With HARC!
Part of an annual holiday tradition, HARC’s Community Service department holds a toy drive to distribute toys to select HARC families in need. From left to right: Antonia, Mary and Shavonnia volunteering at Wrap It Up with HARC One way HARC raised funds was sending a team of volunteers to … Read more about Wrap it Up With HARC!