The Arc of Monroe

The Arc of Monroe The Arc of Monroe has been supporting people with disabilities in Rochester for 70 years.
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The spirit of A Toast to The Arc is all about bringing people together—and our Camaraderie Sponsors help make that possi...
10/12/2026

The spirit of A Toast to The Arc is all about bringing people together—and our Camaraderie Sponsors help make that possible.

We’re grateful to Karen Bodley, KC Burritt, Rob DiMarco, Empire Commercial Construction, Howard Road Garage, David & Amy Irish, Joe Kelly, Brian Landries, PAD Business Forms, Reliant Credit Union, Seneca Gaming, Michele Suhr, Toshiba Business Solutions, Michael Yanklowski and Mike Zazzara, for joining us in celebrating friendship, belonging, and the strength of an inclusive community.

Thank you for standing alongside The Arc and the people and families we support!

Reserve your tickets for this year’s A Toast to The Arc: https://arcmonroefoundation.org/events/a-toast-to-the-arc/

Steve Chartrand knew how to bring people together and get them excited about what was possible.As the Foundation’s first...
10/12/2026

Steve Chartrand knew how to bring people together and get them excited about what was possible.

As the Foundation’s first CEO, he connected community generosity with the hopes of the people we support. He led the campaign that created the new Lambert Campus and helped make personal dreams possible through Dream It, Do It. His legacy continues through the Chartrand Training Center and Leadership Series.

At A Toast to The Arc on October 16, we will honor Steve in our inaugural Legacy Circle, recognizing the founders, builders, champions and believers who shaped our story.

We’re honored to recognize our Perseverance Sponsors for A Toast to The Arc: Phil Andolina, Brian Callahan, Community Ba...
10/11/2026

We’re honored to recognize our Perseverance Sponsors for A Toast to The Arc: Phil Andolina, Brian Callahan, Community Bank, N.A., Barbara Cutrona, eVero Outreach, Lacy Katzen LLP, Tracy and Roy Petrichick, Philadelphia Insurance, Dan Phillips, The Bonadio Group, and Underberg & Kessler.

Their steadfast support reflects the determination at the heart of The Arc’s work—continuing to advocate, create opportunities, and build a more inclusive community for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Thank you to each of our Perseverance Sponsors for believing in our mission and helping move it forward!

Reserve your tickets for this year’s A Toast to The Arc: https://arcmonroefoundation.org/events/a-toast-to-the-arc/

Our silent auction for A Toast to The Arc opens in full on Monday, October 12. Before then, we're giving you a first loo...
10/11/2026

Our silent auction for A Toast to The Arc opens in full on Monday, October 12. Before then, we're giving you a first look at one very special item.

A Danelectro '59 Spruce F-Hole Electric Guitar (Model D59MSP), from the personal collection of Jack Allocco. Jack is a composer, a 12-time Emmy recipient and an inductee of the Rochester Music Hall of Fame.

This isn't the standard '59 reissue. The D59MSP has a solid spruce top, a semi-hollow body, the classic '59 Shorthorn shape, an offset F-hole and two signature '56 lipstick pickups. The result is the jangly, crystal-clear tone that has made this model a favorite for indie rock, jangle pop, surf and slide blues. It's also very light, so it's comfortable to play standing all night. Whether you play, collect, or just want a piece of music history from an Emmy-winning composer's own collection, this one is something special.

It also comes with a signed photo of Jack, a gig bag and a guitar stand. You'll get everything you need to take it home and start playing (or show it off) right away!

Thank you to Jack Allocco for donating such a meaningful piece of his collection to support The Arc and the people we support.

Thank you to John Dretto of Maestro Entertainment for arranging this donation. John, your kindness and your connections made this possible.

Thank you to the Steel Rail Revival for bringing us together. You've introduced us to so many amazing, generous people, and these friendships mean the world to us.

Mark your calendar: bidding opens Monday, 10/12. More amazing items are coming soon, so stay tuned!

We’re pleased to celebrate Manning & Napier, KeyBank, Brighton Securities - The Wade Group, Excellus BlueCross BlueShiel...
10/09/2026

We’re pleased to celebrate Manning & Napier, KeyBank, Brighton Securities - The Wade Group, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and Canandaigua National Bank as Creativity Sponsors for A Toast to The Arc.

Through their generosity and community-minded leadership, these organizations help open doors to greater inclusion, independence, and opportunity for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

We’re grateful to each of our Creativity Sponsors for investing in The Arc’s mission and helping make this memorable evening possible!

Reserve your tickets for this year’s A Toast to The Arc: https://arcmonroefoundation.org/events/a-toast-to-the-arc/

For Anita Lambert, The Arc’s mission was deeply personal.Her daughter, Kathy, was part of The Arc family for many years,...
10/09/2026

For Anita Lambert, The Arc’s mission was deeply personal.

Her daughter, Kathy, was part of The Arc family for many years, attending our programs and living in one of our residences. That connection inspired extraordinary generosity. Anita’s leadership gift helped create the James V. C. and Anita Lambert Enrichment Campus, named for Anita and her husband.

Today, their family’s love continues to open doors for others.

At A Toast to The Arc on October 16, we will honor Anita in our inaugural Legacy Circle, celebrating the founders, builders, champions and believers behind our 70-year history.

We're thrilled to share that the incredibly talented Lorraine Staunch will once again be live painting at A Toast to The...
10/09/2026

We're thrilled to share that the incredibly talented Lorraine Staunch will once again be live painting at A Toast to The Arc!

There's something truly special about watching Lorraine bring a canvas to life over the course of an evening, and we're so grateful to have her join us again this year. Her artistry, energy, and generosity add so much to this celebration.

Come raise a glass and watch the magic unfold. The painting will be raffled off during the evening, with proceeds benefiting The Arc Foundation. It's a one-of-a-kind chance to take home a piece created right before your eyes by a one-of-kind artist. Visit https://arcmonroefoundation.org/events/a-toast-to-the-arc/ to learn more.

We’re so happy to welcome Scott Spezzano and Sandy Waters from 98.9 The Buzz as our emcees for this year’s A Toast to Th...
10/08/2026

We’re so happy to welcome Scott Spezzano and Sandy Waters from 98.9 The Buzz as our emcees for this year’s A Toast to The Arc! They bring so much energy, heart, and laughter to our Arc celebrations, and we can’t wait to share another unforgettable evening with them.

Thank you, Scott and Sandy, for being part of The Arc family and giving us even more reasons to raise a glass! Visit https://arcmonroefoundation.org/events/a-toast-to-the-arc/ to learn more.

We’re delighted to recognize Brown & Brown and Nexo Group as Integrity Sponsors for A Toast to The Arc.Their generous pa...
10/08/2026

We’re delighted to recognize Brown & Brown and Nexo Group as Integrity Sponsors for A Toast to The Arc.

Their generous partnership strengthens The Arc’s work on behalf of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the families who support them. Together, they are helping us build a community rooted in opportunity, belonging, and respect.

Thank you, Brown & Brown and Nexo Group, for standing with The Arc and making this celebration possible!

Reserve your tickets for this year’s A Toast to The Arc: https://arcmonroefoundation.org/events/a-toast-to-the-arc/

To many people at The Arc, he was simply “Jim.”James Mroczek devoted 35 years to our organization, helping expand opport...
10/07/2026

To many people at The Arc, he was simply “Jim.”

James Mroczek devoted 35 years to our organization, helping expand opportunities to work, create, live in the community and build meaningful relationships. As The Arc grew under his leadership, he kept a personal connection with the people we support.

We are proud to honor Jim in our inaugural Legacy Circle at A Toast to The Arc on October 16. This new recognition celebrates the founders, builders, champions and believers who shaped our history, including a leader who always understood the people at its heart.

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