EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – The Arc of Atlantic County is once again asking the community to show its support for people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities with its “Hope Notes For The Holidays” program.
Hope Notes was originally launched in Spring of 2020, asking the general public to provide encouragement, inspire faith and hope in the hearts of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities during the self-quarantine and social distancing period resulting from COVID-19. And the community obliged, sending more than 300 messages of hope and care.
“In the spring, we were deeply touched by the members of our community who took the time to create and send Hope Notes to the people who use our residential services,” The Arc CEO Scott Hennis said. “During this difficult time, like so many others in our community, people with disabilities have been feeling disconnected from their families, friends and loved ones.”
While it didn’t change the circumstances, when a person received a Hope Note, it made their day a little brighter.
“It reminded them they weren’t alone. It offered hope for better times,” Hennis said.
The Arc of Atlantic County is asking for help once again, to spread some cheer during the holiday season. Beginning Dec. 4, The Arc is asking friends, families, community partners, volunteers, donors and the general public to send holiday cards, letters, emails containing positive words of encouragement to people who use the services of The Arc of Atlantic County. For more holiday festive fun, grab some friends and post a video at facebook.com/TheArcAtlantic.
Send your Hope Notes for the Holidays to:
Friends at The Arc of Atlantic County
6550 Delilah Rd., St. 101
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
Send an email to Hopenotes@TheArcAtlantic.org
Post a photo or post a video on our Social Media Pages @ArcAtlantic and hashtag #TheArcAtlantic #HopeNotes
Enlist help from friends and family, ask your volunteer or community groups to become involved and send your Hope Notes today. This is a great project for children, teens, adults and seniors to participate in as we continue to observe social distancing, quarantine, and efforts to stay safe and stop the spread of COVID-19.
Learn more at TheArcAtlantic.org/hopenotes.
For more information, contact Mary Ruley Moyer at 609-485-0800, ext. 135 or mmoyer@thearcatlantic.org.
