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Dancing with the Arc competition celebrates new community connections and inclusion

Rochester, N.Y. — The Arc of Monroe brought the ballroom to the ballpark Thursday night.

Dancing with The Arc: Well-known local faces dance with people supported by The Arc

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — People supported by The Arc of Monroe got to dance with familiar local faces on Thursday night. The annual “Dancing with The Arc” fundraiser took place at ESL Ballpark.

Rochester celebs team up for ‘Dancing with the Arc’ fundraiser

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — After months of preparation and practice, tonight, contestants took the stage over at ESL Ballpark for the 4th annual “Dancing with the Arc” fundraiser.

5 couples to compete in annual Dancing with the Arc fundraiser Thursday

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A fundraiser in Rochester is bringing together some otherwise unlikely duos.

Arc of Monroe previews Dancing with the Arc

One of Rochester’s great organizations is bringing back a popular event — and one of 13WHAM’s anchors is involved.

Behind the Curtain: Team Johnny and Hope bring Beach Boys fun to Dancing with The Arc

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Beach Boys music, colorful costumes and a friendship built through dance are all part of what Team Johnny and Hope will bring to this year’s Dancing with the Arc fundraiser.

Tickets on sale now for Dancing with The Arc’s fourth annual charity dance competition at ESL Ballpark

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — “Dancing with The Arc,” provided by The Arc of Monroe, will hold its fourth annual dance competition on June 4 at ESL Ballpark. Doors are set to open at 5 p.m.

Dancing with The Arc Slated for Thursday, June 4 at ESL Ballpark

ROCHESTER, NY – The Arc of Monroe will hold its fourth annual “Dancing with The Arc” event on Thursday, June 4 at ESL Ballpark, One Morrie Silver Way, Rochester. 

As state budget delays continue, New York’s disability community hopes for increases

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Nearly two months late, delays in passing the New York state budget have negatively impacted many industries, including the disability community and its caregivers, who admit that it has been difficult to make plans.

Eight graduate from LifePrep at Nazareth University

The program is a collaboration among the Victor Central School District, The Arc of Monroe, and Nazareth University.

Sandy Waters Named RBJ Woman of Excellence

As a dedicated advocate for The Arc of Monroe, Sandy Waters is a Woman of Excellence whose leadership, compassion, and commitment have made a lasting impact throughout the Rochester community.

What’s in Store? ArcWorks Offers People Supported Real World Skills

A branch of The Arc of Monroe, known as ArcWorks, is coming up on 65 years of giving people with disabilities the chance to gain skills in the workforce.

For media inquiries, please contact Christen Smith, Senior Director of Marketing & Communications

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Christen Smith
Senior Director of Marketing & Communications
The Arc of Monroe
Office: (585) 271-0660 x1315
Cell: (585) 773-8535
chrsmith@arcmonroe.org

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Mackenzie Wolfer
Marketing & Communications Manager
The Arc of Monroe
Office: (585) 271-0660 x2587
mwolfer@arcmonroe.org

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Sophie Wojciechowski
Marketing Specialist
The Arc of Monroe
swojciechowski@arcmonroe.org