THE ARC MADISON CORTLAND GRANTED FUNDS FOR CORPORATE GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE         
May 14, 2024  
Chloe Hartman, Marketing & Development Manager
chloe.hartman@arcofmc.org
T: 315-363-3389 ext. 1615 C: 315-240-1558
 
THE ARC MADISON CORTLAND GRANTED FUNDS FOR CORPORATE GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM
 
Oneida, NY - The Arc Madison Cortland, a not-for-profit organization supporting people with disabilities in Central New York, has been awarded a grant from the Trustee Management Board of NYSARC Trust Services, supporting the agency’s Corporate Guardianship program.
 
NYSARC administers supplemental needs trusts and pooled trusts that can make dramatic improvements to those living with disabilities by enabling them to maintain eligibility for public benefits programs, such as Medicaid and SSI.  NYSARC Trust Services is proud to fulfill its commitment in 2024 to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities by awarding a total of $2,697,508 in grants to NYSARC chapters statewide.
 
This year, The Arc Madison Cortland received $27,800 to provide Corporate Guardianship services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who would not otherwise have a legal guardian or advocate.
 
Supported by Chapter staff and community volunteers, The Arc Madison Cortland Corporate Guardianship program currently provides supports and services to five people and is ready to assist three more as a Standby or Alternate Standby guardian.
 
To learn more about The Arc Madison Cortland and all of its services, visit www.arcofmc.org or follow @arcofmcny on social media.
                                                                                   
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The Arc Madison Cortland, a chapter of The Arc New York, is a family-led organization that advocates and provides support and services to people with developmental and other disabilities, emphasizing choice and full community engagement.
For over 50 years, The Arc has advocated for people with developmental disabilities and provided a wide range of programs and services: self-direction, advocacy, residential, respite, family support, employment, day habilitation, guardianship, clinical services, transportation, and more.
The Arc Madison Cortland continues to promote choice, self-advocacy, person-centered outcomes and has earned national CQL Accreditation with Person-Centered Excellence.
 
About NYSARC Trust Services - NYSARC Trust Services has administered supplemental needs trusts since 1972, helping thousands of people with disabilities protect their eligibility for government benefits and improve their quality of life. Our trust programs give people with disabilities the opportunity to maintain comfort and independence in the community while providing peace of mind to their family and loved ones.
 
NYSARC Trust Services provides administration of first- and third-party pooled supplemental needs trusts to help families plan for the future of a loved one with a disability, preserve income and assets for Medicaid planning purposes and long-term care needs, and protect unexpected windfalls of money.
For more information, please call (518) 439-8323 or visit us online www.nysarctrustservices.org.