2008
Picture: Pete Apple presents the check to Susan Klingel, Executive Director of the ARC of Madison Count.
Torch Helps, Inc The Arc of Madison County was nominated by Mr. Apple and selected by Torch Helps contributors to receive the quarterly grant for the Spring of 2008. The Arc will use the funds along with matching federal funds to purchase an additional vehicle for their Infant and Toddler Program. This program has been expanded with new staff that frequently travels to the homes of developmentally disabled children in Madison County. The vehicle will also be used to transport children and their families when alternate transportation is not available.
Alabama Civil Justice Foundation Grant
A $2,000 Grant along with Federal Medicaid Matching Funds will provide $8,559 for nursing services to train staff, assist with medical emergencies, administer first aid, and monitor clients with medical conditions.Huntsville Hospital
A Community Health Initiative Grant for $10,000 was awarded by Huntsville Hospital to provide medical and dental services and procedures (not covered by insurance, Medicaid or Medicare) for children and adults with mental retardation.Senator Richard Shelby Grant
In 2006, Senator Richard Shelby obtained $350,000 in Federal Funding from the U.S. Dept. of Transportation for The Arc’s “Moving on to Independence” Project. These funds have allowed us to purchase:
6(Fifteen) passenger buses,
2 Lift buses
13 cars
2 contract vans
5 group home vans
2 support vehicles
These vehicles are used to transport our clients with disabilities from Arc Day Programs, on community outings, to and from medical appointments, community jobs, and our recycling work program.
