The Arc of Fort Bend County has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation for the purpose of supporting The Arc’s Employment Assistance program. The grant funds will be used to assist Arc clients who have no other service provider find jobs in the community.
Margo Pasko, The Arc’s Employment Specialist, conducts functional vocational and job site assessments, assists with job searches and interviews, provides on-the-job training, develops natural supports in the workplace, and assists employers of individuals with disabilities to increase their employment success.
The Arc, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocacy organization, marshals many volunteers to provide recreational programs and advocacy services for individuals with intellectual and related developmental disabilities in Ft. Bend County. The primary focus of The Arc is to advocate for the inclusion of its clients in all aspects of our community, from children in regular classrooms to adults joining the workforce.
“The Arc appreciates this financial support from The Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation,” said Laura LaVigne, executive director. “Our Employment Assistance Program is designed to find employment opportunities for a select group of adults, one by one by one. This will help make that happen.”
