People's Arc of Suffolk

06/23/2026

What a success! A huge thank you to Lawrence Eric Davidow from Davidow, Davidow, Siegel & Stern LLP for hosting last night’s Special Needs Planning Seminar at our Bohemia building! As a People’s Arc of Suffolk Foundation Board Member, Lawrence shared invaluable expertise on critical topics like setting up Special Needs Trusts, protecting government benefits, and opening ABLE accounts. We are so grateful for his dedication to helping families in our community navigate the future with confidence and peace of mind! 💜✨

Missed the seminar? If you weren’t able to attend and have a question, please reach out to Michelle at [email protected]! ✉️

We want to hear from you: Are you interested in more seminars like this or geared towards navigating other topics? Please leave a comment below! 👇

06/22/2026

Tonight!!!!!

Join us for a FREE Special Needs Planning Seminar on Monday, June 22, 2026, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm! 🗓️

Achieve peace of mind and know that your loved one is cared for now and in the future. This seminar is presented by Lawrence Eric Davidow, a People’s Arc of Suffolk Foundation Board Member and an accomplished speaker dedicated to educating people on elder law, special needs, and estate planning concerns.

Topics covered will include:
🔹 Setting up a Special Needs Trust
🔹 Protecting government benefits
🔹 Creating a care plan
🔹 Managing & protecting finances
🔹 ABLE accounts..and more!

📍 Location: People’s Arc of Suffolk Multi-Purpose Room (2900 Veterans Memorial Highway, Bohemia)

🍽️ Light dinner & refreshments will be provided!

📲 RSVP Online here: https://www.peoplesarc.org/event/special-needs-planning-seminar-featuring-lawrence-davidow/
(You can also scan the QR code in image.png or email Michelle at [email protected] to reserve your spot!)

06/22/2026

✨ New Episode Alert! ✨

We recently interviewed Heather Thorgersen, Chief Program Officer at People’s Arc of Suffolk for a NEW Purple Carpet Episode! Hosted by the wonderful Zete, this episode dives into what makes this work so special! From celebrating unique capabilities to connecting over our favorite comfort foods, Zete asked it all!

Heather also shares her love for the Magnificent Voices and how we can all work together to ensure everyone's voice is heard. 💜🌟

📺 Don't forget to subscribe to our YOUTUBE channel at !

06/21/2026

We have had an absolutely incredible weekend meeting so many amazing people at the Famous Food Festival at the Deer Park Tanger Outlets! All weekend long, we’ve been keeping our big DONATION RAFFLE exclusive to the festival crowd, but as we enter the final stretch of the weekend, we are opening it up and inviting the entire public to join in on the fun! 🤩🎉

The festival itself wraps up and closes its doors at 8:00 PM tonight, so if you are still there, you have just a few hours left to stop by our table, meet our fantastic team, learn about our services, and fill out your raffle entry in person!
But if you can’t make it to the festival, don’t worry, the winning doesn’t stop when the tents come down. We are keeping the online raffle open until **11:59 PM tonight**! You can enter right from your phone and support a wonderful cause. Every single dollar raised directly supports People’s Arc of Suffolk’s programs and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 💜

✨ YOU COULD WIN 1 OF THESE 3 INCREDIBLE PRIZES:
🔥 Outdoor Fire Pit (Endless Summer LP Gas Fire Pit)
🎧 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation)
💳 $150 Amazon Gift Card
🎟️ How to Enter Online (Before Midnight!):
🌐 Click here to enter:https://www.peoplesarc.org/donate/

⚠️ CRITICAL STEP: To ensure your entry goes to this specific raffle, **you must choose ‘FAMOUS FOOD’ from the dropdown menu** on the donation form!

Raffle Entry Tiers:
$10 = 1 Raffle Entry
$20 = 2 Raffle Entries
$30 = 3 Raffle Entries
$40 = 4 Raffle Entries
$50 = 5 Raffle Entries
$60 = 6 Raffle Entries
$75 = 10 Raffle Entries (Best Value!)

Come say hi before 8:00 PM at The Famous Food Fest at The Deer Park Tanger Outlets, or lock in your online entries before the clock strikes midnight! ⏱️✨

📋 Raffle Details & Disclaimer
**Official Disclaimer:**
All funds raised through this raffle benefit People’s Arc of Suffolk’s programs and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Drawing Date: Winners will be chosen on Monday, June 22, 2026.

Selection Process: The pull will be random and conducted in order of the items listed.
1. AirPods
2. Gift Card
3. Fire pit

Contact Requirement: Please ensure you leave accurate and complete contact information when filling out your donation form so our team can reach out to you if you win. Online donations must be completed using the official link with ‘FAMOUS FOOD’ selected in the dropdown to qualify.

06/20/2026

When life gives you lemons, you raise $500 to fight childhood cancer! 🍋✨

Huge congratulations to our Westhampton day program team for hosting their second successful Alex's Lemonade Stand fundraiser. Seeing the community come together to support others alongside the incredible people we support is what it's all about. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and visited!

06/19/2026

🏀🧡 KNICKS WIN, WE PARTY! 💙🏀 Teamwork makes the dreams possible all around! Our Westhampton Beach staff went above and beyond this week, channeling the excitement of the Knicks' big win into an unforgettable day for their classroom.

Complete with festive decorations and a fantastic luncheon spread, the staff created a high-energy, joyful environment that kept everyone celebrating all day long as if they were at the big parade! Thank you to our dedicated WHB team for your creativity and dedication! 🏀🎉

06/19/2026

Day 1 is officially underway, and the People’s Arc of Suffolk booth is ready for you!
We are all set up at the Famous Food Festival at Tanger Outlets in Deer Park!

Shift 1 is in position and ready to kick off an amazing weekend. Stop by to meet our incredible staff from various departments, ask questions, and learn more about what we do.

Here is what we’ve got waiting for you at our tent:
🎁 Huge Raffles: Enter for a chance to win amazing prizes valued at $150+!
🎯 Prize Wheel: Spin to win tons of fun People's Arc swag!
ℹ️ Information & Resources: Grab helpful flyers about our programs and special events and chat directly with our team.
💼Employment Opportunities: Talk directly with our recruitment team about how you can become apart of the People's Arc team across Suffolk County! Applications available onsite to fill out!

🗓️ We are here all weekend:
Friday 6/19/26: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday 6/20/26 & Sunday 6/21/26: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Come for the food, stay for the fun, and say hello to the team. See you soon! 👋✨

06/19/2026

Year after year, Bohemia IRA residents Rich and Gale continue to inspire us with their dedication to the TJE Dance Force program! 💚 Their performance at the annual dance recital is a beautiful testament to a community rooted in acceptance, where every person is cheered on, celebrated, and given the space to shine. Congratulations on another fantastic performance!

06/18/2026

✈️🎤 What an Unforgettable Night at Hangarfest 2026! 🎤✈️
The energy was soaring, the music was rocking, and the community spirit was flying high at the Liberty Jet Hangar! A massive thank you to everyone who joined us for an incredible evening of fun, music, and connection.

From the stunning light-up dance floor to sweet treats and unforgettable moments, this year's event truly brought out the best in our community. We are so incredibly thankful to be named 1 of the 3 beneficiaries of this amazing event! A huge thank you to the MacArthur Business Alliance for their incredible support and the generous $6,000 donation presented to People’s Arc of Suffolk, Islip Arts Council, and Long Island Stage.

A special shoutout to all of our incredible sponsors, community partners, and the wonderful people who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this event take off. Because of you, we are continuing to build a community of opportunity on Long Island! 💜✨

06/18/2026

🍔 Taste the World with us this weekend! 🗺️✨
People’s Arc of Suffolk is heading to the Famous Food Festival at Tanger Outlets in Deer Park, and we want to see you there! Stop by our booth to say hello, grab some great food, and enjoy the awesome vibes.
🗓️ When:
Friday, June 19th: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday, June 20th & Sunday, June 21st: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

📍 Where: Tanger Outlets (152 The Arches Circle, Deer Park, NY)

Good food, good mood, and great community. See you this weekend! 🎉