TOMS RIVER – The Arc, Ocean County Chapter raised over $50,000 at the inaugural Celebrate The Arc Casino Night fundraiser on October 4 at the Days Hotel by Wyndham in Toms River to benefit its mission advocating and providing opportunities and supports for people with disabilities in Ocean County.
The Arc was joined by 180 guests at this upscale cocktail reception to try their luck at casino games including craps, roulette, poker, and blackjack, playing with funny money, to win 85 gift auction raffle prizes valued $75 or more! A photobooth, 50/50, and wine pull added to the excitement of the event.
“This was such a fun night for our community, bringing together our neighbors, business partners, families and friends to celebrate The Arc,” said Laura Williams, Executive Director. “We are so grateful to our supporters for helping us make this such a successful fundraiser that will directly impact the individuals we serve each and every day.”
The Arc, Ocean County Chapter supports 1,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through housing, job training, employment supports, transportation, recreation, support coordination and clinical services. For more information, visit arcocean.org.
Celebrate The Arc Casino Night was sponsored by Platinum Sponsor Lester Glenn Honda, Gold Sponsor Gallagher, Silver Sponsors Kelaher, Van Dyke & Moriarty and OceanFirst Bank, and Bronze Sponsors Campbell Petrie, Causeway CARes, DLJ Painting and Decorating, Fulton Bank, New Jersey Natural Gas, Northeast Remsco Construction, and Silverton Memorial Funeral Home.
To make a donation, or learn more about how you can get involved, email development@arcocean.org.
