The Arc Lexington and Transitions celebrate CEO Shaloni Winston named a 2025 Remarkable Woman
Winston recognized at national ceremony in Hollywood GLOVERSVILLE, NY – The Arc Lexington and Transitions are proud to announce that Shaloni Winston, CEO of The Arc Lexington and founder of Transitions, has been named the 2025 Remarkable Woman of the Capital Region by Nexstar Media Group. Each year during Women’s…
The Arc Lexington appoints Jessica Hansen as Chief of Development and Partnerships
GLOVERSVILLE, NY – The Arc Lexington is proud to announce the appointment of Jessica Hansen as its new Chief of Development and Partnerships for the Lexington Foundation, effective April 14, 2025. In this newly created role, Hansen will lead all aspects of fundraising and donor engagement, while also developing strategic…
The Arc Lexington awarded $977,000 NYS grant to expand education and career opportunities for people with autism and developmental disabilities
New microcredential program will equip students with skills to thrive in the workforce GLOVERSVILLE, NY – The Arc Lexington has been awarded a $977,000 grant to expand its Transitions Program, a nationally recognized post-secondary program that prepares teens and young adults with learning differences for success in college, employment, and…
Direct Support Professionals from The Arc Lexington continue to receive national certification through FMCC’s DSP Microcredential Program
DSPs recognized for dedication to provide services for people with disabilities GLOVERSVILLE, NY – An increasing number of Direct Support Professionals from The Arc Lexington are pursuing advanced training and national certification to proficiently provide daily services and supports for people with disabilities. This is made possible through the DSP…
The Arc Lexington to honor local physician Dr. Cope at Night Out Gala on September 20
Gloversville, NY – The Arc Lexington is proud to announce that Dr. Kevin Cope will receive a Knight to Shine: Bridging Community Connections Award this year for his pioneering efforts in raising awareness about people with disabilities in the area. The award will be presented at The Lexington Foundation’s Night Out…
Project Search enters new semester of providing employment opportunities for students with disabilities
Success of internships on SUNY Cobleskill campus inspires potential growth COBLESKILL, NY – The Arc Lexington and SUNY Cobleskill are proud to announce that Project Search, an internationally renowned program that prepares people with disabilities in securing integrated, competitive employment has successfully launched with the SUNY Cobleskill campus as a…
Direct Support Professionals from The Arc Lexington receive national certification through FMCC’s new DSP Microcredential Program
DSPs recognized for dedication to provide services for people with disabilities GLOVERSVILLE – A group of Direct Support Professionals from The Arc Lexington received their national certification in the field Thursday after completing the first cohort of the new DSP Microcredential Program being offered at SUNY Fulton-Montgomery Community College (FMCC)…
Transitions starts Project Search on SUNY Cobleskill Campus
Student interns to gain valuable employment experience COBLESKILL, NY – The Arc Lexington’s Transitions program is starting its latest venture in expanding opportunities for students with autism and other learning differences to gain valuable employment experience while in a college setting through an internationally-recognized program, Project Search. The program which…
The Arc Lexington to honor SUNY Cobleskill President Terenzio at Gala Night Out on September 22
Gloversville, NY – Dr. Marion Terenzio, president of SUNY Cobleskill, will receive the Leadership Excellence Award: Advancing Inclusivity in Higher Education for her efforts to ensure students with disabilities have full access to higher education, career and life goals on her campus as well as campuses across the state. The…
Lexington Foundation’s 2023 Night Out Gala to Highlight Living Life Without Limits
Event at Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts will also benefit Elmore Scholarship Fund Gloversville, NY – The Lexington Foundation’s annual Night Out gala will pay homage to the west as the Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts gets transformed into a Montana Ranch on Friday, September 22, from 5:30 to…
Transitions in Albany hosts visit with the NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities
Transitions in Albanyhosts visit with the NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Tour of Albany Campus highlights success of program that supports students with autism and other learning differences Albany, NY --- The New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) toured Transitions Campus in Albany, a…
The Arc Lexington Awarded $59,250 in Grants from NYSARC Trust Services
The Arc Lexington Awarded $59,250 in Grants from NYSARC Trust Services To support guardianship and recreational opportunities for people with disabilities in Fulton, Albany and Schoharie Counties Gloversville, NY – The Arc Lexington, a not-for-profit organization supporting people with developmental disabilities in Fulton, Schoharie and Albany Counties, has been awarded…
The Arc Lexington’s CEO Shaloni Winston Receives Honorary Doctorate from Maria College
The Arc Lexington’s CEO Shaloni Winston Receives Honorary Doctorate from Maria College of Albany; Delivers Commencement Speech to Class of 2023 Winston’s Message to the Graduates Includes a Powerful Call to Be “Champions” Gloversville, NY – Shaloni Winston, Executive Director and CEO of The Arc Lexington and founder of Transitions,…
Lexington to Host Seventh Annual Golf Tournament at Hales Mills Country Club
Lexington to Host Seventh Annual Golf Tournament at Hales Mills Country ClubTournament to benefit the Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts Gloversville, NY – The seventh annual Lexington Golf Tournament will be heldFriday, June 23at Hales Mills Country Club in Johnstown. All golfers are welcome to join the competition, which…
Grant Release 2022
Contact: Terry Swierzowski, Director of Communications – SwierzT@thearclexington.org,(518) 661-9932 The Arc Lexington Awarded $75,000 in Grants from NYSARC Trust Services To support guardianship and recreational opportunities for people with disabilities in Fulton and Schoharie Counties Gloversville, NY – The Arc Lexington, a not-for-profit organization supporting people with disabilities in Fulton,…
The Arc Lexington Awarded $69,000 in Grants from NYSARC Trust Services
The Arc Lexington Awarded $69,000 in Grants from NYSARC Trust ServicesTo support guardianship and recreational opportunities for people with disabilities in Fulton and Schoharie CountiesThe Arc Lexington, a not-for-profit organization supporting people with disabilities in Fulton, Albany and Schoharie Counties, has been awarded $69,000 in grants from the Trustee Management…
The Lexington Foundation’s 2020 Night IN
n past years, the NIGHT OUT has welcomed over 300 patrons to a fun and exciting party at the Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts that is a celebration of all that Lexington offers, but also a recognition of the overwhelming positive impact the Nigra Arts Center and Transitions has…
Covid-19 Information for Lexington Visitors
We know some of you may be concerned about the spread of COVID-19 being reported in the media and how it may affect us here at Lexington, and we want to ensure you that our greatest concern is providing a safe, caring and healthy environment for those the individuals we support. We request that anyone…
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