Genesee ARC has announced a private fundraising campaign seeking $750,000 to renovate a vacant school building located at 38 Woodrow Road in Batavia, New York. Significant architectural changes will allow for enhanced employment and job training, culinary arts program, family support and creative art expression programs. The facility also has a forum for physical fitness, therapeutic, recreation and other programs.

The campaign co-chairs are Tom and Lynn Houseknecht of Batavia. “We are pleased to be leading this campaign and are going to do everything we can to meet the challenge of raising these funds for this outstanding organization,” Mrs. Houseknecht said. “Our family has had a longtime supportive relationship with ARC,” Mr. Houseknecht said, adding, “Hopefully this campaign and this renovated facility will, in the long run, help more people understand the mission of ARC.”

"YOU CAN HELP!

Making a gift to People Realizing Potential – A Campaign for Genesee ARC will help provide a state-of-the-art facility for people with developmental disabilities who live in our region. The new facility will enhance programming and aid in the personal success of each individual, including the innovative college experience program called PREP for Life. The entire community will benefit from having a place where people with disabilities will be welcomed, involved, and valued.

In the Heart of the Community

Centrally located in the city of Batavia, the Community Center has important local resources within close proximity. Collaborations with other non-profit and corporate partners are being planned to provide children and adults with disabilities the opportunity to fully connect and participate equally in the community.

The facility has space for Family Support, Education and Employment programs and services, and also an extraordinary gymnasium that we call the FORUM for recreation and exercise programs for people with disabilities. Genesee ARC has experienced significant growth, and the new Community Center will accommodate this growth.

Share our vision. The Genesee ARC Community Center is our vision to provide people we serve and their loved ones access to resources they so crucially need in our community. The mission of Genesee ARC is to help all individuals with disabilities achieve their fullest potential in whatever their dreams or aspirations may be for the future. The Community Center will make this vision a reality.