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CVS Caremark Charitable Trust Awards $7,000 To

The Arc of Northern Bristol County for Project Kids Connect

Donation to The Arc of Northern Bristol County is part of CVS Caremark Charitable Trust’s $4.2 million in grant funding to organizations supporting children with disabilities and those who are under-insured or uninsured

Check presentation was made on Sunday, May 31, 2009 during the Project Kids Connect Family Day.  Roger Michaud, CVS Caremark Pharmacy Supervisor presented the check to Michael Andrade, Arc President /CEO and Valerie Zagami, Arc Board Chair (in center of photo). 

Attleboro, MA – The Arc of Northern Bristol County announced today that it has received a $ 7,000 grant from the CVS Caremark Charitable Trust, the private foundation created by CVS Caremark Corporation.

The Arc of Northern Bristol County’s Project Kids Connect received the grant on Sunday, May 31, 2009 at a family day at Capron Park.  Roger Michaud, CVS Caremark Pharmacy Supervisor presented the check to Michael Andrade, Arc President and CEO, on behalf of Project Kids Connect.

Andrade commented, “Project Kids Connect fosters inclusion for youth with developmental disabilities, encouraging healthy relationships with non-disabled peers for cultural, educational or recreational activities. Our objectives include increasing awareness and acceptance of youth with developmental disabilities; providing low cost services to families who have a child with a disability; and teaching life-skills.”

“In today’s economic climate it’s more important than ever to support organizations that can have a positive impact on children with disabilities and their families,” said Eileen Howard Dunn, Vice President, CVS Caremark Charitable Trust.  “The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust selected The Arc of Northern Bristol County because its programming aligns with our mission to promote inclusion, increase access to medical therapies and improve academic performance of children with disabilities.”

The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust’s grant to The Arc of Northern Bristol County is part of $4.2 million in grants given to 92 nonprofit organizations across 22 states and Washington, D.C. Organizations that received funding were chosen for their focus on improving the lives of children with disabilities, as well as organizations that provide uninsured or underinsured individuals with needed care. CVS Caremark’s assistance to organizations committed to children and families living with disabilities support the mission of the company’s All Kids Can program. CVS Caremark All Kids Can is a five-year $25 million pledge to support children with disabilities by raising awareness in schools and in local communities about the importance of inclusion, creating greater opportunities for physical activity and play, and providing access to medical rehabilitation and related services.  

The Arc of Northern Bristol County has been serving the needs of persons with developmental disabilities and their families since 1959.  They are marking 2009 with a celebration called “50 RemARCable Years!” on June 25, 2009 at Lake View Pavilion in Foxboro.  The public is invited and sponsorships welcomed, please contact The Arc at 508-226-1445 for more information.