The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence Foundation

12/25/2025

The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence Foundation would like to thank all of our donors and the community for their support this year. Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday season!

12/23/2025

🎅🎁 Santa Ed is spreading holiday cheer once again!

With his bag of toys in hand and a heart full of generosity, Ed raised funds to purchase Christmas gifts for every child at our Bright Beginnings Preschool. Thanks to his efforts, and a dollar-for-dollar match from The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence Foundation, more than $1,500 went toward making the season extra special.

Smiles, laughter, and plenty of “thank yous” filled the room as Santa Ed delivered gifts and holiday cheer to our children.

Thank you, Ed, for continuing to inspire us with your kindness, generosity, and commitment to making the holidays brighter for others. ❤️✨

12/17/2025

A heartfelt thank you to Jake Johnson Properties for generously donating their beautiful tree from this year’s Festival of Trees to The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence! 🎄

Now proudly displayed at our 420 Gaffney Drive building, the tree is truly making spirits bright for everyone who walks through our doors - individuals we support, staff, families, and visitors alike. This thoughtful gift adds so much warmth and holiday cheer to our space, and we are incredibly grateful for your generosity and community spirit.

Thank you, Jake and Team, for all you do to support us and our community. ✨

12/16/2025

Keep all of your packages safe by getting a mailbox at the UPS Store on Bradley Street in Watertown. The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence operates this UPS Store, so by supporting our business, you can help create jobs for people with disabilities.

Keep your holiday packages safer — and out of sight.

Get a mailbox at The UPS Store for convenient package receiving and peace of mind all season long.

Sign up today: 968 Bradley Street

12/11/2025

Did you know that every time you shop on Walmart.com, you can round up your change and donate it to The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence Foundation? Learn how small acts can lead to big impact at www.walmart.com/nonprofits/8fda966c-4039-416f-bad8-28ac648be8b6/profile

12/04/2025

The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence is thrilled to share that our tree has once again earned the Most Traditional Award at this year’s Festival of Trees. The beautifully crafted display was created by some of our staff on behalf of the agency. The UPS Store on Bradley Street in Watertown also partnered with us on this festive project. This award-winning tree, along with all of the other trees in the festival, will be auctioned off during the Festival of Trees Gala on December 5th.

12/03/2025

THANK YOU!
Because of YOU, we not only reached our GivingTuesday goal—we blew right past it!
Together, our community raised over $2,500, and with the incredibly generous $2,500 match from Bob Johnson Auto Group, we officially surpassed our $5,000 goal! 🎉🙌
Your kindness will directly support children and families through our Precious & Dear Guardian Angels Fund and Blessings Bags Program, making sure little ones have the essentials, and the nourishment, they need to thrive.
Every share, every donation, every message of encouragement… it all added up to something truly amazing.
From the bottom of our hearts: THANK YOU for showing up, lifting us up, and supporting the kids and families we care so deeply about.
We are absolutely beaming with gratitude today!

12/02/2025

We’re in the final stretch! And there’s still money on the table! If we can raise another $685, Bob Johnson Auto Group will match that and we will hit our GivingTuesday goal. YOU can be the hero that closes the gap!

Choose your giving level:

$15 → We need 46 friends
$30 → We need 23 friends
$60 → We need just 11 friends
$100 → Only 7 friends needed!

And remember—every dollar helps provide emergency support and weekend food bags for children in need at Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center. 💛

Help us finish strong!
Donate now: https://givebutter.com/TheArcJSLC-GivingTuesday

12/02/2025

It’s GivingTuesday, friends!
Did you know $15 is all it takes to fill one Blessings Bag for a child in need? That’s the same cost as:
A fast-food combo meal
A movie ticket
One month of a streaming app
But YOUR $15 does something priceless—it sends a child home with food for the weekend and supports families at Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center through the Precious & Dear Guardian Angels Fund.
A little truly goes a long way today thanks to our matching sponsor – Bob Johnson Auto Group! Give if you can at, givebutter.com/TheArcJSLC-GivingTuesday and share to spread the love!

12/02/2025

We have raised $1,710 so far! Join us, and our matching sponsor, Bob Johnson Automotive, in supporting The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence Foundation to help children and families in need at Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center with the Precious and Dear Guardian Angels fund. If you would like to join us in building brighter futures, visit givebutter.com/TheArcJSLC-GivingTuesday now.

12/02/2025

Today’s the day! If you’re passionate about making a difference this , please consider supporting The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence Foundation. A gift of any amount will support the Precious and Dear Guardian Angels Fund and Blessings Bag program, helping children and families in need at Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center. Every gift makes a difference to The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence Foundation, and with Bob Johnson Automotive as our matching sponsor this year, every dollar will go twice as far! Donate by visiting givebutter.com/TheArcJSLC-GivingTuesday