The Arc of Haywood County was awarded a $12,000 Cannon Foundation grant. The grant provided for repairs and replacement of The Arc main office roof.

In addition to housing the Arc administrative functions, the main office is also the home base for The Arc apartment living and supported employment programs. These are programs that support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they gain greater independence in the areas of living and working.

“We are so pleased that Cannon Foundation selected us for a grant this year. The new roof was badly needed,” stated executive director, Denise Coleman. “We are hoping that this will be the last major repair we will need for a while.”

As the costs of running a nonprofit continue to rise state funding and Medicaid payments no ...