Our Mission
The Arc Mid-Hudson Foundation engages people who care about the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through education, giving opportunities, and events.
Our Vision
The Arc Mid-Hudson Foundation is a powerful community of supporters determined to strengthen The Arc Mid-Hudson’s initiatives and advocacy.
Our Values
The Arc Mid-Hudson Foundation believes in the ability and value of every individual The Arc of Mid-Hudson supports and works on their behalf via the following principles:
Integrity: We compel each other to be credible, honest and reliable, thereby assuring a high degree of accountability to all.
Passion: Soul and compassion motivate us; commitment and teamwork focus us; collaboration and innovation advance us.
Honoring: Respect for our supporters, our recipients, and one another allows every person to flourish and contribute.
Awareness: Through outreach, relationship building, positivity and community interaction, we foster understanding and appreciation.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF
Officers:
Jonathan Kaplan, President
Gerard Gretzinger, Vice President
Merriam Boening*, Secretary & Treasurer
Agency Board Liaison:
Bob Boening*
Mark Storch*
Directors:
Joseph DeMarzo
Katy Dwyer
Peter Fenwick
Francine Gretzinger
Verna Lomax
Susan Lucas *
Brenda Niles *
Tom Paradise *
Rose Forte Piccoli*
Foundation Staff:
Kelly Wright, Director of Development and Community Relations
Of Counsel:
Linda J. Gomes, Chief of Legal Affairs and Personnel Management
*Family member of person(s) who receive support from The Arc Mid-Hudson.
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SERVICES FOR PEOPLE & FAMILIES
RESOURCES FOR YOU
The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and
developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community
throughout their lifetimes.
