The Arc Westchester Foundation, which is dedicated to increasing public awareness and raising financial resources to support The Arc Westchester’s programs and services for people with developmental disabilities, recently hosted its 23rd annual Golfing for Kids Outing at Knollwood Country Club in Elmsford. More than $200,000 was raised to benefit the nonprofit’s Children’s School for Early Development. The event, which took place on Oct. 2, hosted 134 golfers, more than 180 attendees and a reception co-hosted by PIX11’s Magee Hickey. This year’s event honored The Manor Club of Pelham for its longstanding support of The Arc Westchester and the people it serves.
“The Manor Club of Pelham has been a loyal partner of ours for many years,” Fran Higgins, deputy executive director of The Arc Westchester Foundation, said. “From mentorship to fundraising, the club has supported our efforts to foster inclusive communities where people of all abilities are celebrated for their contributions and given the opportunity to build meaningful relationships….”
“Golfing for Kids is a vital fundraising event to support The Arc Westchester’s Children’s School for Early Development,” Barry Clark, executive director of The Arc Westchester Foundation, said. “We know that early interventions and assessments are critical for setting children with developmental disabilities up for success in the classroom and the community, and we are thankful to all of the golfers who came out today to help make an impact.”
The Arc Westchester’s Children’s School for Early Development provides educational, social and support services for children from birth to five years of age and their families. The program’s early intervention services are now delivered entirely in community settings, and more than 80% of the school’s graduates attend community schools, versus 16% nationwide.
Founded in 1949, The Arc Westchester is the largest agency of its kind in Westchester County and a leader in supporting children, teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. The organization’s 850 employees provide more than 2,000 individuals throughout the county with a broad range of innovative and effective programs and services.
