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HARC honors retiring chief, staff and supporters
BLOOMFIELD—More than 80 people attended the 62nd annual meeting of HARC, Inc. recently to review the events of the past year, and to honor supporters of the organization that serves people with intellectual and related disabilities.
A tribute to outgoing, longtime HARC President /CEO Dr. Stephen Becker, included thanks for Becker’s, “selfless and tireless advocacy” during an “exemplary 36-year career” as the head of HARC. Becker was honored for his years of service to people with intellectual disabilities and their families, as well as the many lives he touched during his tenure.
West Hartford resident Eileen Able was honored for 30 years of service as director of Staff Development for HARC, and staff members Tom Barry, 30 years of service, and Darlene St. Jean and Christine Crawford, each for 25 years of service, were also honored for their work with HARC.
The 2013 Professional Achievement Award was presented to Dr. Carol Starr, of Bloomfield, the former medical director of HARC’s Behavioral Health Clinic.
A heartfelt tribute was offered to Bernice Matty for her dedication and support of HARC over many years, and Jean and John Weiss were also honored for their on-going support of the organization.
About HARC
HARC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with intellectual disability and their families. It was founded in 1951 by families, long before community services were available and institutionalization was the only option. HARC remains a strong advocate for civil rights and opportunities, and a major provider of clinical and supportive programs that span the entire lifetime: early intervention (Birth-to-Three), family support, respite care, employment and day services, residential, recreation, behavioral health and elderly services.
HARC is a Community Investment Partner of United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut and serves Greater Hartford.
For further information about HARC go to the website: www.harc-ct.org
A tribute to outgoing, longtime HARC President /CEO Dr. Stephen Becker, included thanks for Becker’s, “selfless and tireless advocacy” during an “exemplary 36-year career” as the head of HARC. Becker was honored for his years of service to people with intellectual disabilities and their families, as well as the many lives he touched during his tenure.
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| Photo by Rick Koehler. Bernice Matty (center) |
West Hartford resident Eileen Able was honored for 30 years of service as director of Staff Development for HARC, and staff members Tom Barry, 30 years of service, and Darlene St. Jean and Christine Crawford, each for 25 years of service, were also honored for their work with HARC.
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| Photo by Rick Koehler. John and Jean Weiss (left) |
The 2013 Professional Achievement Award was presented to Dr. Carol Starr, of Bloomfield, the former medical director of HARC’s Behavioral Health Clinic.
A heartfelt tribute was offered to Bernice Matty for her dedication and support of HARC over many years, and Jean and John Weiss were also honored for their on-going support of the organization.
About HARC
HARC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with intellectual disability and their families. It was founded in 1951 by families, long before community services were available and institutionalization was the only option. HARC remains a strong advocate for civil rights and opportunities, and a major provider of clinical and supportive programs that span the entire lifetime: early intervention (Birth-to-Three), family support, respite care, employment and day services, residential, recreation, behavioral health and elderly services.
HARC is a Community Investment Partner of United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut and serves Greater Hartford.
For further information about HARC go to the website: www.harc-ct.org
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