News & Updates

The Arc Welcomes Steve Smollon to The Board of Directors

The Arc Welcomes Steve Smollon to The Board of Directors

The Arc Central Chesapeake Region (The Arc), a nonprofit committed to transforming lives for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), and Michele Tharp, Board Chair, are pleased to welcome Steve Smollon to The Arc’s Board of Directors. Currently...

Lt. Governor Aruna Miller Visits The Arc

Lt. Governor Aruna Miller Visits The Arc

The Arc Central Chesapeake Region (The Arc) was pleased to host Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller for a tour of The Arc’s Severn Office and Community Hub last week. The tour began with a warm welcome in the Community Hub, where a group of people The Arc supports in Day...

Tee it Up for The Arc Raises over $162,000

Tee it Up for The Arc Raises over $162,000

We are proud to announce that Tee It Up for The Arc and the 50/50 raffle combined to raise over $162,000 for the Children, Youth, & Their Families program! We welcomed 240 golfers to the tournament this year, and their contributions throughout the day ensured that...

Maryland Department of Disabilities Awards Grant to The Arc

Maryland Department of Disabilities Awards Grant to The Arc

The Arc Central Chesapeake Region (The Arc) is pleased to announce that the Maryland Department of Disabilities has awarded The Arc a $1,515 grant for educating the people we support on how to safely interact with police officers and explore their communities with...

The Arc Celebrates New HQ With Open House

The Arc Celebrates New HQ With Open House

We hosted an open house at our new Linthicum headquarters to celebrate The Arc's growth and to show off the new space. The event kicked off with a brief program that began at 5:15 pm, followed by tours of the new space. Over the last five years, The Arc Central...

Congratulations Celebration Impact Awardees

Congratulations Celebration Impact Awardees

Every year at Celebration Impact, The Arc recognizes people in the community who have made a significant difference on behalf of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This year, Celebration Impact will take place on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at The...

Gregory Snyder Accepted to Shore Leadership 2023

Gregory Snyder Accepted to Shore Leadership 2023

The Arc Central Chesapeake Region (The Arc) congratulates Gregory Snyder II, Chief of Staff, on his acceptance to the Shore Leadership Class of 2023. This year-long professional development program creates opportunities for collaboration among top community leaders...

The Arc Welcomes Two New Leaders to The Executive Leadership Team

The Arc Welcomes Two New Leaders to The Executive Leadership Team

The Arc Central Chesapeake Region (The Arc), a nonprofit committed to transforming lives for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is pleased to welcome Megan Lyle and James Phillips to The Arc’s Executive Leadership Team. Both are joining at...

Scott Reifsnyder Recognized with Award From LAA

Scott Reifsnyder Recognized with Award From LAA

The Arc Central Chesapeake Region (The Arc) congratulates Scott Reifsnyder, Chief Finance Officer, on being recognized as a 2023 New Leaders Honoree by Leadership Anne Arundel (LAA). The award recognizes newly accepted, appointed, or elected leaders who started their...

Senators Cardin and Van Hollen Deliver $1M to The Arc

Senators Cardin and Van Hollen Deliver $1M to The Arc

On Friday, March 17, The Arc Central Chesapeake Region hosted US Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen at their Easton Regional Office for a press conference and roundtable. At the press conference, Jonathon Rondeau, President & CEO, announced $1 million,...

The Arc Welcomes Ananta Hejeebu to The Board of Directors

The Arc Welcomes Ananta Hejeebu to The Board of Directors

The Arc Central Chesapeake Region (The Arc), a nonprofit committed to transforming lives for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and Michele Tharp, Board Chair, are pleased to welcome Ananta Hejeebu to The Arc’s Board of Directors. Currently...

CFAAC Awards $25,000 Grant to The Arc

CFAAC Awards $25,000 Grant to The Arc

The Arc Central Chesapeake Region (The Arc) is pleased to announce that the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC) has awarded The Arc a $25,000 grant to develop a robust Behavioral Health professional development curriculum for clinicians and associates....