This month our Employee Spotlight goes to Ms. Aracelis Ortiz, Art Teacher at Archway’s Lower School. Ms. Chayla has been part of the Archway family for over 19 years. She is a perfect example of an employee who is professional, creative and always a team player! Her co-workers have described her as very motivated, positive, […]
Children in our Just Kids Program learned that no matter how big or small, every person can make a BIG difference in the lives of others! Every year, each of our Just Kids’ sites chooses at least one community service activity. Children reached out to those in need throughout their communities and all over the […]
In October, Positive Encounters‘ clients attended a car show, went shopping, ventured out to the movies and participated in fun fall activities. One of the fall crafts that clients really enjoyed was the Halloween-themed Gingerbread houses. Clients from our Saturday Respite Program enjoyed a small Halloween party and decorated pumpkin cookies. Some clients assisted with […]
Last week some of Archway’s leadership team spent an afternoon at Woods Services collaborating with other Woods’ affiliates. Tabor, Legacy Treatment Services and Woods Community at Brian’s House joined Archway Programs at Woods’ main campus. The group discussed identifying data collection needs to populate an overall dashboard, demonstrating impact and outcomes for the 22,000 people […]
Our Partial Care Youth Programs, HOPE and DISCOVER, have been busy getting in the fall spirit! Ms. Dawn and five youth, created Archway’s Positive Pumpkin Patch bulletin board (pictured below). The bulletin board was created to inspire youth within both programs to have a positive attitude and self-image, be mindful of their self-talk, use re-framing […]
Thank you to everyone who joined us on November 5th at the ACT Program Open House at our Washington Township location! Attendees met ACT staff, learned more about our Adult Counseling and Therapy Program, toured the facility, enjoyed dinner and attended a complimentary CEU Workshop approved for social workers. A special shout out to Sarah […]
One of our Community Home residents, Michael, had a fabulous time attending the Miss Monmouth County Beauty Pageant in Ocean Grove last month. He was assisted by staff at the event and at a dinner following the pageant. Residents from our Community Homes Program enjoyed fall festivals and Halloween festivities last month! One of our […]
Halloween at the Archway Schools was filled with trick or treating, haunted houses, festive parties, music and dancing! Archway staff and students had a blast celebrating. Thank you to our staff for your hard work on making it so much fun for our students. #TheArchwaySchools #SpecialEducation #APSSD #privateschoolnj #ArchwayPrograms #EmbracingDIfferences #ImprovingLives #BehavioralSupports #Youth #specialneeds #RelatedServices […]
Our social enterprise, Blue Violet Flowers and Gifts, brightened a lot of peoples day in the Atco community by “petaling” it forward last month. Staff, students and volunteers spread kindness by giving people in the community two bouquets – one to keep for themselves, and another to give to a complete stranger. Here’s a video […]
Some of our Administrative staff recently participated in the Pharaoh’s Revenge Escape Room Challenge. Valiant efforts were made, but no dice! Everyone enjoyed getting together outside of the office for this new, fun and engaging team-building experience. #ArchwayPrograms #nonprofit #ArchwayFamily #EscapeRoomChallenge #TeamBuilding #EmployeeEngagement
