Community Connections GROWING TOGETHER: A COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP BLOSSOMS AT THE ARC WESTCHESTER
Maria-Mercedes Hubbard, Arc’s Program Coordinator for Northern Westchester, initiated contact with local garden committee member Mike Stern to provide opportunities for The Arc’s Day Program on Highland Avenue to engage in community gardening. Maria shared her appreciation, stating, “What better way to conclude Autism Acceptance Month! The warm welcome from the community exceeded our expectations. Witnessing the generous support from our Ossining neighbors, who eagerly shared their knowledge, plants, and enthusiasm, was truly heartening. Their embrace of our mission to promote community inclusion for individuals with developmental disabilities underscores the strength of unity and community partnerships.”
The Arc Westchester recently joined forces with The Ossining Organic Community Garden on Cedar Lane. The collaboration was celebrated with a groundbreaking attended by Ossining Town Supervisor Elizabeth R. Feldman, members of the Garden Committee, Arc Westchester staff and program participants, and representatives from the Ossining Police Department. Avery Valins, Assistant Executive Director of Day Services at The Arc Westchester, expressed gratitude to the Ossining Community for their support in making this endeavor a meaningful activity for the people they serve. The Arc Westchester’s Ossining Day Program will work alongside members of the Ossining community to cultivate a variety of flowers, herbs, and vegetables. Nestled within beautiful Cedar Lane Park, the Ossining Organic Community Garden (OOCG) offers residents of the Town and Village of Ossining a sunny and secure (deer-free!) space to engage in organic gardening practices, cultivating everything from vegetables to fruits and flowers.
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