

Racing to Get the Job Done
CollegeWorks Students Bring the Goods Over three days, an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 goodie bags will be handed out to Boilermaker Road Race participants. Chances are, the dedicated students and staff in The Arc, Oneida-Lewis’ CollegeWorks program helped assemble yours! We’re incredibly proud of the hard work and volunteer spirit shown by the Utica and… Continue Reading →


Gratitude for Giving Back
A Heartfelt Thank You to Lewis County Memorial Post 6912! We are incredibly grateful to Lewis County Memorial Post 6912 for hosting our Stowe Street Group Day Hab program for a wonderful luncheon this week! The thoughtful gesture was a way for the post to thank people in The Arc’s program for all they do… Continue Reading →


Mikayla Finds Her Voice
Live On The Air, It’s Mikayla’s Debut! Mikayla Ryan, a senior in our CollegeWorks program, finished her internship at Townsquare Media with an interview on Lite 98.7 WLZW yesterday. You can hear the entire segment HERE! Mikayla is a natural. She felt right at home speaking on live radio, never showing any nerves or distress…. Continue Reading →


Leading the way
Center For Leadership Excellence Graduation The newest grads of the Center for Leadership Excellence programs included our very own Brandi McCanney, Director of School To Work, and Amy Bauer, Self-Direction Program Director. McCanney completed the Leadership Mohawk Valley program, and Bauer completed the Leadership Academy. Kudos to both! The Center for Leadership Excellence (CLE) connects and… Continue Reading →


Unbridled Talent: Rachel’s Stunning Creation
Bringing a favorite memory back to life Rachel Lewis Captures the Spirit of the Budweiser Clydesdales in Stunning Artwork Rachel Lewis, a gifted artist in our Fine Arc at The Arc, Oneida-Lewis program has created a breathtaking depiction of the iconic Budweiser Clydesdales. Her inspiration came from their memorable visit to the Utica/Rome area back… Continue Reading →


Williamson Named Employee Of The Month In June
Congratulations to Freddie Williamson, Residence Manager in Residential Services. Williamson was named the Employee of the Month for June. The following are excerpts from Freddie’s nomination. “Freddie spends time with each person and makes sure they feel included. He has an excellent work ethic, always willing to help.” “Freddie is brave, honest, kind, and intelligent…. Continue Reading →


Bird Named Employee Of The Month In May
Congratulations to Tiffany Bird, Vice President of Compliance and Quality! Bird was named the Employee of the Month for May. The following are excerpts from Tiffany’s nomination. Tiffany is extremely knowledgeable about her role and is more than accommodating to staff seeking assistance. She is approachable, ready to help, and invested in helping the agency… Continue Reading →


The Arc Welcomes Erik Geizer
An Amazing Day The Arc New York’s CEO Erik Geizer visited The Arc, Oneida-Lewis, to meet and mingle with chapter staff and people we support. Mr. Geizer’s tour started at Progress Industries in Marcy, where he witnessed the business enterprise in action fulfilling contracts. From there, he visited the renovation of a new Respite Care… Continue Reading →


Girl Scouts Tag Along
Sprinkling In Some Fun! Girl Scout Troop 20016 visited our Chef’s Express Bakeshop for a behind-the-scenes tour. The scouts toured the kitchen and met Arc, Oneida-Lewis CEO, Karen Korotzer, Chef’s Express Bakery Manager, Michele Campese, and Veronica, a baker in training. There was an informative question-and-answer session with great topics. The highlight of the visit… Continue Reading →


Buttenschon Presents Arc With A Proclamation
Icing On The Cake New York State Assemblymember Marianne Buttenschon of the 119th District visited Arc, Oneida-Lewis headquarters at 245 Genesee Street to present The Arc with a New York State Legislative Resolution/Proclamation in recognition of the agency’s 70th Anniversary. The Assemblymember posed with David, a baker in training at our Chef’s Express bakeshop. Representative… Continue Reading →