“Celebrate The Arc” Casino Night Hits the Jackpot Raising $50,000

Toms River, NJ (October 9, 2024) – The Arc, Ocean County Chapter raised over $50,000 at the inaugural Celebrate The Arc Casino Night fundraiser on Friday, October 4th, at the Days Hotel by Wyndham in Toms River, NJ 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 please visit www.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.

Visit The Arc, Ocean County Chapter’s Facebook page @thearcoceancounty and Instagram @thearcocean to view photos from the night and follow us for upcoming events. To make a donation, or learn more about how you can get involved, email development@arcocean.org.

About The Arc, Ocean County Chapter

The Arc, Ocean County Chapter, Inc. was established in 1955 with the mission to advocate, provide opportunities and supports necessary for all individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be accepted and valued as citizens of the communities in which they choose to live, learn, work and play. Today, the chapter serves more than 1,000 individuals through residential services, vocational services, recreation services, family support, and clinical support services.