Northeast Arc

02/22/2026

Due to the weather, Northeast Arc Transportation Services and Day Programs are canceled for Monday, February, 23, 2026.

02/21/2026

Want to learn how to play rugby? Join Northeast Arc and North Shore Women's Rugby on Sunday, March 1, for adaptive flag rugby at St. John's Prep! Players from the team will teach participants all about rugby before playing a game. This event is open to anyone aged 16+. Please email Suzanne Ryan at sryan@ne-arc.org if you'd like to attend!

02/19/2026

We love seeing our interns learn and thrive!

Whether he’s reaching for the stars or just the top of the coffee maker, Russell is always aiming high!
Stop by today to grab a fresh cup and ask Russell about our latest seasonal special. Every sip supports a more inclusive community!

02/19/2026

Northeast Arc recently celebrated the opening of a new exhibition featuring ArcWorks Community Art Center Meg Scire 🎨 Check out her work on display now at Breaking Grounds Cafe!

02/17/2026

As we count down to An Evening of Changing Lives we want to acknowledge the support of our Gala co-chairs: Dennis Leonard and Stephen Coulter. Below, read why Dennis and Stephen support Northeast Arc, and you can support as well, by purchasing gala tickets at ne-arc.org/gala

"It is my pleasure and honor to serve as this year’s Co-Chair, along with Stephen Coulter, of this year’s An Evening of Changing Lives Gala, to benefit Northeast Arc. Please consider joining Steve and me in supporting this tremendously impactful organization that has been changing lives for decades.” - Dennis Leonard

"It is an absolute privilege and my honor to co-chair the Northeast Arc's Evening of Changing Lives Gala. The extraordinary work that Northeast Arc delivers for individuals with different abilities is truly life changing for so many and this event helps to continue the amazing services for those for whom they support. The honorees are exceptional leaders who tirelessly advocate on behalf of the disability community and their dedication is remarkable. I am thrilled and so proud that Joan has been selected for this prestigious and well-deserved recognition. " - Stephen Coulter

02/15/2026

Join the Northeast Arc Autism Support Center for the next event in its Autism Lecture Series, featuring Melissa K. Berger, who is a professionally trained coach and founder of Thriving with Autism Coaching. After navigating her own daughter’s diagnosis, she now partners with parents to ease the stress of raising an autistic child. With compassion, practical tools, and lived experience, Melissa helps families create calm, strengthen their skills, and move from feeling overwhelmed to resilience. Register here: https://form.jotform.com/260276632749061

02/13/2026

Join Northeast Arc's 2054 Society on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 for a free webinar exploring what Special Needs and Supplemental Needs Trusts are and how they can help you and your loved ones plan for the future. Register by emailing Paula Vrattos at pvrattos@ne-arc.org. The registration deadline is Wednesday, February 25.

Law Office of Julie Low Planned Lifetime Assistance Network - PLAN of MA & RI

02/13/2026

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Sue and Kendra talked with Kacy Jauron, daughter of Dick and Gail Jauron, who through her parents estate donated a transformative gift of 2.2 million dollars to the Northeast Arc. The gift is the largest in Northeast Arc’s 72-year history.

02/12/2026

In case you missed it: WCVB Channel 5 Boston did a wonderful story about the transformative gift that Northeast Arc received from the estate of Dick and Gail Jauron

The plan is to initially use the money in Lynn where Northeast Arc said they see a real need for services.

02/11/2026

We are honored to announce that Northeast Arc has received a transformative $2.2 million gift from the Estate of Dick and Gail Jauron of Swampscott, Mass. The gift is the largest in Northeast Arc’s 72-year history. It will become part of NeArc’s Fund for Our Future and used to create and sustain the Dick Jauron Director for Sports and Recreation position for the organization. Read more about this incredible gift on our website: https://ne-arc.org/2026/02/11/northeast-arc-receives-transformative-gift-from-dick-and-gail-jauron/

02/10/2026

As part of its mission to help babies and toddlers learn and grow, Northeast Arc Early Intervention is offering them access to swim lessons. The Saving Lives Swim Program launched over the summer, helping children with autism and disabilities acclimate to the water, and helping parents learn about the importance of supervision for drowning prevention. Northeast Arc has partnered with the YMCA of the North Shore, YMCA of Metro North, and Jewish Community Center of the North Shore to offer the lessons to eligible EI participants. So far, 58 children have taken swim lessons. Learn more at ne-arc.org/swim.