Upcoming events...
July 23, 2009
Mini-golf Tournament
This family-friendly event enlists teams to solicit pledges and compete for individual and team awards.
You can help...
Join Team Embrace
Compete to raise funds and awareness for The Arc, inspire respect for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and change their lives for the better.
Team Embrace is slated for two 2009 events. In the Columbia Triathlon on May 17, Team Embrace members participated in both the Olympic Distance Triathlon and in a Team Relay. Aflac Iron Girl Triathlon is set for August 23, when participants will swim .62 mile, bike 17.5 miles, and run 3.4 miles.
To join the team or get more information, contact Peter DellaCroce.
In the news...
April 22, 2009
Green House Goes For Platinum
A new “green” home operated by The Arc of Howard County is likely to be the first residence in Howard County to achieve the highest level of certification in a rigorous environmental rating process.
The Oakland Mills structure is a single-story house erected over the course of seven months to replace an older home owned by Supportive Living, Inc. Funding for the project was provided by the Howard County Department of Housing and Community Development.
The house on Torrent Row has qualified as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design home. Some of the home’s features are a rainwater recovery system, energy efficient insulation and appliances, and drought-resistant landscaping, to name a few.
“It’s an incredible place,” said Jim Greenfield, president of Columbia Builders, Inc., and the driving force behind the project. Greenfield arranged for many of the house’s subcontractors to either donate services or provide them at cost. All work by employees of his Columbia-based company was done without charge.