Award of $4,500 to support The Arc’s Autism Resource Center
WEYMOUTH, MA, ISSUED FEBRUARY 16, 2026…The Arc of the South Shore, a family-oriented, community-based non-profit providing information, referrals, and community programs for individuals with disabilities now celebrating its 75th anniversary, is pleased to announce it has received a $4,500 grant from the Evan Henry Foundation for Autism.
The generous funding will help support The Arc of the South Shore’s Autism Resource Center which provides referrals, and community-based programming for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families.
The Evan Henry Foundation for Autism is a nonprofit organization established in memory of Evan Henry, an 11-year child from Norwell who was diagnosed with autism and accidentally drowned in July of 2000. Founded by Evan’s family and friends, the organization is a tribute to the happy and loving boy who taught others the true meaning of patience and compassion. The Foundation operates out of Norwell and awards grants to programs that improve the lives of people with autism.
“We are deeply grateful to the Evan Henry Foundation for Autism for this generous grant,” said Elizabeth Sandblom, CEO of The Arc of the South Shore. “Their commitment to honoring Evan’s legacy by strengthening resources for individuals with autism aligns beautifully with our mission. This funding will allow us to reach even more families who rely on our Autism Resource Center.”
About the Arc of the South Shore, Inc.
The Arc of the South Shore (The Arc) was founded in 1951 when a group of individuals created a school for children with disabilities. Then, in 1967, The Arc was deeded property at Webb State Park in Weymouth; the space gave the agency a permanent home and the opportunity to expand. By the end of the 1980s, The Arc became a multi-service agency. Today, The Arc is a family-oriented, community-based non-profit providing information, referrals, and community programs for individuals with disabilities.
The Arc of the South Shore (The Arc) was founded in 1951 when a group of individuals created a school for children with disabilities. Then, in 1967, The Arc was deeded property at Webb State Park in Weymouth; the space gave the agency a permanent home and the opportunity to expand. By the end of the 1980s, The Arc became a multi-service agency. Today, The Arc is a family-oriented, community-based non-profit providing information, referrals, and community programs for individuals with disabilities.
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 75-year history, they have helped more than 100,000 people.