Since 1967, as a chapter of the national Arc of the United States, Greene Arc, Inc. has been serving residents in Greene County with a variety of programs that support individuals with disabilities. “Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) should have the ...
Are you familiar with David Bradford? If not, he’s the Washington County attorney who led a 1794 rebellion against the Congress-led excise tax on whiskey products. While Bradford may not fall among the likes of George Washington and Paul Revere in history books, his legacy has left a mark ...
In 1996, a foundation was formed to raise funds to help both teachers and students in the Laurel Highlands School District. Over the past 17 years, the Laurel Highlands Academic Foundation has awarded more than $273,000 in scholarships to district students, and provided teachers with funding ...
At any given time, 100 children in Greene County are involved in the child welfare court system. As the children in the most serious cases navigate the court system, a program using volunteer court-appointed special advocates (CASAs) stands ready to be their voice. “Greene County has ...
When a person is living with or acquires a disability, it can be a challenge to find a different way of navigating the world. Voices for Independence is there to help. The Washington-based nonprofit has been affiliated with Washington County’s Transitional Paths to Independent Living ...
Editor’s note: Today, we kick off a series of stories to highlight the nonprofits in our area. From now until Christmas Eve, look for the “Helping the Helpers” logo to read about a different organization every day. The series will profile nonprofits in the region that focus on human ...
