Listen to this articleThe Arc of Monroe held a dedication this week for two new homes in Greece, which are part of the organization’s “Aging With Grace, Aging In Place” campaign.
The homes, located at 1043 and 1051 Long Pond Road, are fully accessible single-story homes that offer a higher quality of life and independence to 14 residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) supported by The Arc of Monroe.
“It’s a wonderful fact – people with developmental disabilities are living longer, healthier lives,” said Tracy Petrichick, president and CEO of The Arc of Monroe. “While getting older is something many of us experience, it can be different for someone with a developmental disability. Because that’s really what this project is all about – creating ‘forever homes’ that allow our residents to age in place as their personal needs change in this welcoming neighborhood.”
Tracy Petrichick
The two homes in Greece are the beginning of more one-story home builds or purchases, given the needs of the residents supported by The Arc of Monroe.
The new homes will emphasize mobility with features such as lower countertops and roll-in showers. The design of the homes will also be focused on helping residents be as independent as possible.
These builds help fulfill The Arc’s mission of creating an inclusive society where the people it supports may live truly integrated lives and reach their full potential as a part of the Rochester community.
Tracy Crosby
“We love to imagine the possibilities of people with IDD having the same opportunities for good health, fulfilling work and independence in daily living as anybody else,” said Tracy Crosby, executive director of The Arc Foundation of Monroe. “These homes will make a profound difference in the lives of the people and families we support and will help us to continue to cultivate an inclusive community right here in Rochester.”
The project is supported by a $1.3 million fundraising campaign, “Aging With Grace, Aging In Place,” led by The Arc Foundation of Monroe.
Several grants and private donations have funded this project including:
• $300,000 grant from Golisano Foundation
• $50,000 from Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation
• $50,000 from William & Sheila Konar Foundation
• $50,000 from Davenport Hatch Foundation
• $298,000 bequest from Staryl Goodbow, and
• Over $500,000 from private donations and event revenue.
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