About Us
The Arc Foundation of Rockland provides mission-based leadership and strategic governance to support the overall work of The Arc Rockland. The Arc Foundation of Rockland also guides critical fundraising initiatives including:
- Individual and family donations
- Gifts in honor of and in memory of
- Planned giving pledges
- Public and private grants
- Corporate donations and sponsorships
- Event tickets and sponsorships
- In-kind donations
The funds raised by The Arc Foundation of Rockland underwrite costs for some of the services provided to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) that are not adequately funded through public or government budgets. This funding also strengthens the overall long-term financial stability of The Arc Rockland.
Support Us
Please consider supporting The Foundation
to help The Arc Rockland achieves its mission:
To empower the people we support
to make personal choices and realize their dreams
by providing them with resources
to participate fully in community life
The Arc Foundation of Rockland
is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Donations are tax deductible.
EIN #13-3558090.
Signature Events
The Arc Foundation of Rockland also helps administer three signature events
that bring together many stakeholders within the disability community.
These include the individuals The Arc Rockland supports and their families,
community advocates, business leaders, and public officials. Below are the events and upcoming dates.
Foundation Board
Daniel Spitzer, MDPresident
Michael McCue1st Vice President and Secretary
Robert Gundersen2nd Vice President
Adam Kurland, Esq.Treasurer
Diana Andriotis, Esq.Board Member
Dorothy BaumelBoard Member
David CarlucciBoard Member
Paul DiGradoBoard Member
Phyllis DodgeBoard Member
Christopher HemmerBoard Member
Inna NeedelmanBoard Member
Michael PetersonBoard Member
Foundation Staff
Colleen SmithChief Development Officer
Laurie StrausEvent & Development Coordinator, Graphic Artist
Our mission is to empower the people we support to make personal choices and realize their dreams by providing them with resources to participate fully in community life.