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The Arc of East Ascension's Participants
Visit The New Year's 
Bonfire Sculptures On The Levee

The Arc of East Ascension's Participants Singing Christmas Carols at: Ascension Oaks, Azalea Estates & Francois Bend

Joy To The World

We Wish You A Merry Christmas

The Arc of East Ascension's
Participants Christmas Party 2022
Sponsored By BASF

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The Arc of East Ascension's
Thanksgiving Luncheon 2022
Sponsored By Rotary Club of East Ascension

The Arc of East Ascension Attending
High Heels for High Hope 2022
March of Dimes Fundraiser

The Arc of East Ascension Attending
The Mayor's Prayer Breakfast 2022

The Arc of East Ascension's
Participants Halloween Party 2022

The Arc of East Ascension

would like to thank all our sponsors who

helped in our annual Trunk or Treat 2022.

The event was a huge success!!!

Thank you for all you do for The Arc!!!

We look forward to our continued partnership.

LA/THE FOUNDATION ROSE ET VERTE DE LOUISIANE OF PHISIGMA OMEGA CHAPTER OF ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INCORPORATED 

KWEST TAX SERVICES ~ ASENSION PARISH GOVERNMENT ~ LOUSIANA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ~ BLACK BAYOU LENDING 

DIGNITY MEMORIAL/OURSO FUNERAL HOME ~ ORANGETHEORY FITNESS ~ ASCENSION PARISH TOURISM COMMISSION

ASCENSION PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE ~ TR WASTE SOLUTIONS: A TRASH RANGERS COMPANY ~ CLARK HULISICH 

REV/RTC/EATEL/VISION IMPALA TERMINALS ~ ACTION THERAPY & WELLNESS ~ OLIN BERTHELOT & ASSOCIATES

LITTLE POOCHIE BOUTIQUE ~ CHURCH FUNERAL SERVICES ~ ADAM Mc CARTY STATE FARM ~ THE WAY OF GIGI

ASCENSION PARISH LIBRARY, GONZALES ~ ALLEN V. DAVIS & ASSOCIATES, LLC ~ PELICAN STATE CREDIT UNION

VERANIQUE PAYTON ~ KIWANIS CLUB OF ASCENSION PARISH ~ MAIN STREET DENTAL CARE ~ COCA-COLA

ASCENSION SPECIALTY ADVERTISING ~ TAMI DEBOSE ~ ROTARY CLUB OF GONZALES

OURSO INSURANCE & FINACIAL SERVICES (STATE FARM)

PRAIRIEVILLE FAMILY HOSPITAL ~ HOME INSTEAD

TRIPLE THREAT DANCE STUDIO

MERLE NORMAN, GONZALES

The Arc of East Ascension's
Trunk or Treat 2022

The Arc of East Ascension 
Participant's Wearing Pink for
Breast Cancer Awareness 2022

The Arc of East Ascension's
Janitorial Crew
Learning Job Building Skills 2022

The Arc of East Ascension's
Adult Day Habilitation Training Program
Outings 2022

The Arc of East Ascension's Participants
enjoying a day of fun and sunshine at Darryl Park

The Arc of East Ascension's participants day out learning about the preservation of the 18th & 19th century rural Louisiana at,
The Rural Life Museum

The Arc of East Ascension's participants enjoying the day at Special Tuesday with their fellow Ascension Parish colleagues

The Arc of East Ascension's participants enjoying the day at Gaitway Therapeutic Horsemanship Learning About Horses and how to care for them

The Arc of East Ascension's
Adult Day Habilitation Training Program
Cooking Class 2022

The Arc of East Ascension
Attending The Leadership Ascension
Social Concerns Fair 2022

The Arc of East Ascension
Attending The Ascension Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament 2022

The Arc of East Ascension's 
Fall Membership Reception 2022

The Arc of East Ascension
Was Awarded A Proclamation For
Direct Support Professional's (DSP's) Appreciation Week  Sept. 11th-17th, 2022
From The Ascension Parish Government

The Arc of East Ascension's
Executive Director, Raven LaBiche Speaks on 
Direct Support Professional's (DSP's) Appreciation Week  Sept. 11th-17th, 2022

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL'S (DSP'S)
FRIDAY'S ACTIVITY SEPT. 16th 2022
"DRIVE THRU CELEBRATION AT THE RESPITE CENTER!"
11:00 am - 2:00 pm 

THANK YOU!

WE VALUE YOU!

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL'S (DSP'S)
THURSDAY'S ACTIVITY SEPT. 15th 2022
"SURPRISE GIVEAWAYS!" 

POSTPONED
TILL SEPT. 16TH

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL'S (DSP'S)
WEDNESDAY'S ACTIVITY SEPT. 14th 2022
"SNACK ATTACK" 

SHERRI VEAZEY & RAVEN LABICHE

BRENDA MILLET

VERNELL DILLSAVER

YAUNTAY DARVILLE

DOLIA JONES

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL'S (DSP'S)
TUESDAY'S ACTIVITY SEPT. 13th 2022
"I'M A SUCKER FOR YOU" 
SWEET TREATS!

VERNELL DILLSAVER & KATHLEEN GUIDRY 

KATHLEEN GUIDRY &  ALVA MC CORY

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL'S (DSP'S)
MONDAY'S ACTIVITY SEPT. 12th 2022
"BREAKAST OF CHAMPION'S"  

SETTING UP
"BREAKFAST OF CHAMPION'S"
VERANIQUE PAYTON

KATHLEEN GUIDRY, ANN MARSHALL
& TRACY PARSONS

BRENDA MILLET, TRACY PARSONS
& YAUNTAY DARVILLE

RESHETHA SMITH & CHRISTY BERRY

KENDRA HAYES , CHRISTY BERRY
& QUIVIDIAS PAYTON

KATHLEEN GUIDRY & ROXANE BOLDING

TRACY PARSONS & LAQUITA GORDON

VERNITA  MOSES & CHRISTY BERRY

The Arc of East Ascension's
Star Direct Support Professional's
For DSP Appreciation Week 2022

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What I like about working for

The Arc of East Ascension

 

Hello, my name is Betty Lewis.

I've been working with

The Arc of East Ascension

for 14years and 7 months.

 

I have a passion for working with people. I have been servicing adults with disabilities for the majority of my adult life. Helping people and making a difference in their lives is what I enjoy doing.

   

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What I like about working for

The Arc of East Ascension

 

Hello, my name is Linda Brown.

I've been working with

The Arc of East Ascension

for 13 years and 5 months.

 

"I have worked for The Arc of East Ascension for going on 14 years. I enjoy working with all the clients. I like to see a smile on their faces. I feel good knowing that I help make a difference in their life."

   

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What I like about working for

The Arc of East Ascension

 

Hello, my name is Geron Payton.

I've been working with

The Arc of East Ascension

for 6 years.

I have enjoyed training the individuals Janitorial and Life skills that will help them become more independent. Working with the individuals have been a rewarding experience.

   

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What I like about working for

The Arc of East Ascension

 

Hello, my name is Veronica Wilson.

I've been working with

The Arc of East Ascension

for 5 years and 7 months.

I am Blessed to have the opportunity to be a Direct Service Worker. It has been my honor to work with my client on a daily basis to empower her to do small tasks that most of us take for granted. I am equally impressed with my client because despite her limitations, I see this amazing smile on her face each day, except when I have to encourage her to do her daily exercises, she always try to get out of that, I am so Blessed with the staff at The Arc of East Ascension, especially my supervisor Mrs. Veranique Payton, every time I need something, she doesn't hesitate to respond in a timely manner, so it has been my privilege as well as my pleasure to work at The Arc of East Ascension.

   

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What I like about working for

The Arc of East Ascension

 

Hello, my name is Yauntay Darville.

 

I've been employed with

The Arc of East Ascension

for 5 years and 3 months.

I love what I do, and I love being around the individuals because they bring out the joy in you. To me u get so attach to them to where they just not individuals they are family.

   

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What I like about working for

The Arc of East Ascension

 

Hello, my name is Sherri Veazey.

I've been employed with

The Arc of East Ascension

for 4 years and 9 months.

 

I am so grateful for the job at The Arc of E A. 

Working with and helping people has always been my life. The open-door policy is really meant there. I have not worked with a better group of people. I feel like my coworkers, supervisors and director are a part of my family. 

The Arc of E A doesn't just care about how we do are jobs but how are we doing overall and if there ever is an issue that comes up. They are there to help. 

   

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What I like about working for

The Arc of East Ascension

 

Hello, my name is Joseph Blackman.

I've been employed with

The Arc of East Ascension

for 2 years and 3 months.

 

I like being able to provide services for individuals that’s not able to provide services for themselves it’s always exciting to me. 

   

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What I like about working for

The Arc of East Ascension

 

Hello, my name is Jessica Tripp.

I've been employed with

The Arc of East Ascension

for 1 year.

I enjoy helping my client live the best possible life. We stay up to date on current events and we're working on getting my clients GED. 

   

The Arc of East Ascension
Attending The Ascension Chamber of Commerce Business Expo 2022

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The Arc of East Ascension's
Summer Shine Camp 2022

!! SUMMER SHINE CAMP!!!!!

The Arc of East Ascension's 
Participants Easter Party 2022

MARCH IS DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH

Ascension Proclaims March as Disabilities Awareness Month

 

President Clint Cointment took time during the March 17 Council meeting to proclaim March as “Disabilities Awareness Month in Ascension Parish.”

According to the proclamation, the Arc of East Ascension, a non-profit organization, provides services and support to help people of all ages with developmental and intellectual disabilities and special needs to attain their full potential.

The Arc is affiliated with the national Arc, with more than 140,000 members in more than 850 state and local chapters across the Nation. They provide that every individual and family affected by intellectual and developmental disabilities with access to information, advocacy, and skills they need to participate as active members of their community, and to live an ordinary decent American life.

The overall mission of The Arc is to ensure that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families are valued, respected, and included in all communities; they direct their own lives and can choose services and support from many available sources; and they are empowered through non-profit advocacy.

St. Patrick's Day 2022

ASCENSION
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AWARDS BANQUET
2022

The Arc of East Ascension 
Wears Red For
Cardiovascular Awareness Day 2022

The Arc of East Ascension's Board President & Admin Staff Picture Taken With
The Mayor of The City of Gonzales

Names From Left to Right:
1st Row: Sharon Morris, PR-Marketing Director; Cindy Moore, PR-Marketing Asst.; Barney Arceneaux, Mayor of The City of Gonzales;
Kathleen Guidry, SIL Coord/SIL Financial Specialist
2nd Row: Tammy Williams, The Arc EA's Board President; Christy Berry, ADTP Coord; Tara Laney, HR Coord.; Carly Pickett ,SIL Team Lead

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Supported Employment Program Outing

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