The Arc of Schuyler breaks ground

SCHUYLER COUNTY--The Arc of Schuyler broke ground on their new construction project for a neighborhood center last week on 12th Street in Watkins Glen. The new space will include renovations and a 3,800 square foot addition to their building to house the new event space.
Executive Director at The Arc of Schuyler, Jeannette Frank, explained the center will be available at the end of 2019 for nonprofit agencies to reserve rooms for community classes, meetings and events.
"Volunteers through The Arc's programs can assist with event promotion, set up, and refreshments," Frank said. "Our goal is to offer people with disabilities more opportunities to be involved with community members, contribute their talents and explore their interests."
As construction work begins, The Arc's Capital Campaign, Transformation 2020, continues to raise funds for multiple projects designed to offer people with disabilities more options for community-based services. In a recent newsletter to donors, The Arc detailed the work underway at the sheltered workshop area (203 12th St.) which expects to have an open house event in the spring. Further, a $25,000 gift from the Golisano Foundation will allow design work to start on the renovation for the rest of the building. This includes classroom space and a training lab for the Power Skills and Food Safety Job Training program.
Anyone interested in learning more about The Arc of Schuyler's projects or programs can contact Jeannette Frank at 607-535-6934 or by email contact@arcofschuyler.org.