WEYMOUTH, MA, ISSUED DECEMBER 17, 2024…The Arc of the South Shore, a family-oriented, community-based non-profit providing information, referrals, and community programs for individuals with disabilities, recently held its 2nd annual Friendsgiving, a festive evening filled with friends, thoughtful conversation, and fall-inspired appetizers and cocktails.
The event was a celebratory start to the holiday season, also serving as an occasion to support the organization’s mission to empower individuals with disabilities.
The November 20th Friendsgiving was highlighted by an exclusive preview of the documentary film “Our Guys.” The film follows a group of South Shore mothers and their 50-year journey of love, advocacy, and resilience raising their children with developmental disabilities.
“Friendsgiving is certain to become a long held tradition at The Arc,” said Brenda Linden, chief strategy and engagement officer with The Arc of the South Shore. “What a joyful gathering of friends, family, and supporters all coming together to celebrate and honor what it truly means to be a Friend of the Arc.”
These services include an Autism Resource Center, early intervention program, community supports, employment services, day supports and habilitation programs, in-home care, and residential services. All of their programs are based on their six core values of people first, community, transparency, self-determination, diversity, and respect. The Arc serves participants from communities throughout the South Shore, including Abington, Milton, Quincy, Randolph, Braintree, Weymouth, Hingham, Hull, Cohasset, Scituate, and Norwell. Through their 73-year history, they have helped more than 100,000 people.
