TINTON FALLS — Over the past two weeks, hundreds of Monmouth County residents walked to raise more than $36,000 for TheArc of Monmouth, a nonprofit that provides support and services to persons with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy and other intellectual and developmental disabilities.
On Saturday, May 14, at the 13th annual Step Up for The Arc” Walk at Liberty Park II in Tinton Falls, walkers, sponsors, donors and volunteers helped to raise more than $32,000. On Friday, May 20, the 10th Annual Mini-Walk was held at St. Rose Grammar School in Belmar and raised more than $2,800.
“The May walks are vital to the operation of our nonprofit,” stated Executive Director Mary Scott. “As reduced funding and rising costs have put a strain on our resources, the success of fundraisers like this means more than ever. We at The Arc of Monmouth are humbled by the community spirit and generosity exemplified at this year’s walks.”
The Arc of Monmouth serves more than 1,400 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with education, vocational training, residential services, health care, supported employment, recreation, social services, self-directed services and advocacy. To learn more about The Arc of Monmouth, call 732-493-1919 or visit www.arcofmonmouth.org.