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December 2022

  • Liberty ARC Receives Stewart’s Grant Funding to Benefit Community Children
  • New Dimensions in Health Care Receives Grant for Lead Poisoning Prevention
  • New Dimensions in Health Care Receives Level Three Patient Centered Medical Home Recognition

November 2022

  • Liberty ARC Honors Employee Milestone Achievements
  • In the News: Liberty ARC Hands Out Over 650 Turkeys – News Channel 10 – November 19, 2022
  • In the News: Liberty ARC Appoints Osborne as Chief Financial Officer – The Leader Herald – November 16, 2022
  • In the News: Liberty ARC Gives Back to Employees with Turkeys – News Channel 10 – November 16, 2022
  • Liberty ARC Awarded $34,110 in Grants from NYSARC Trust Services
  • Liberty ARC Appoints Amy Osborne Chief Financial Officer

October 2022

  • In the News: Liberty ARC Names McCray New Human Resources Director – The Leader Herald – October 17, 2022
  • Liberty ARC Appoints New Human Resources Director Amy McCray

September 2022

  • Liberty Foundation Holds Annual Denim and Diamonds BBQ & Country Concert
  • In the News: Liberty Foundation’s Denim and Diamonds 2022 Event – Times Union – September 19, 2022
  • Liberty ARC Celebrates Commitment, Compassion of Direct Support Professionals

August 2022

  • Liberty ARC’s Subsidiary Receives Top Workplace Award
  • New Dimensions in Health Care Receives Carondelet Community Grant Fund

June 2022

  • Liberty Foundation Returns to In-Person Golf Tournament

May 2022

  • 2022 Liberty Foundation Feather Your Nest Raffle Winners Announced

April 2022

  • In the News: Direct Support Professionals – A Job With Heart – The Recorder Profiles – April 2022
  • Liberty ARC Releases 2021 Annual Report

March 2022

  • In the News: A Boost for Overlooked Workers – Albany Business Review – March 18-24, 2022

January 2022

  • In the News: Focused Wealth Management Surpasses $1 Million in Charitable Donations – Business Wire – January 31, 2022
  • In the News: Liberty ARC Unveils Mosaic – The Recorder – January 27, 2022
  • Liberty ARC Unveils Collaborative Mosaic

December 2021

  • Liberty ARC Art Program Partners with Montgomery County Business
  • In the News: Amsterdam Health Care Center Recognized by National Organization – The Recorder – December 10, 2021
  • New Dimensions in Health Care Receives Patient Centered Medical Home Recognition
  • Liberty ARC Awarded $24,542 in Grants from NYSARC Trust Services

November 2021

  • In the News: Happy Thanksgiving – The Recorder – November 26, 2021
  • In the News: Happy Thanksgiving – The Leader Herald – November 26, 2021
  • In the News: Never Forget the Hard Work Done – The Recorder – November 20, 2021

October 2021

  • In the News: Check This Out: New York State Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara Partners with Community Groups for Monster Mash Video – New10 ABC – October 31, 2021
  • In the News: Liberty ARC Art Program Launches Online Store – Spectrum News – October 29, 2021
  • In the News: Welcome Center Welcomes All! – New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities – October 29, 2021

September 2021

  • Liberty ARC Launches Online Web Store to Support Artists with Disabilities
  • In the News: Liberty Foundation’s Denim and Diamonds Event – Times Union – September 18, 2021
  • In the News: ARC Organizations Across Capital Region Launch Recruiting Drive – The Daily Gazette – September 16, 2021
  • In the News: Headed for the Top – The Recorder – September 15, 2021
  • Liberty ARC Recognizes Hard Work, Dedication of Direct Support Professionals
  • New Liberty ARC Programs, Services to Benefit Live of Individuals with Disabilities

August 2021

  • Liberty Foundation Appoints New Officers
  • New Dimensions in Health Care Appoints New Board President
  • Liberty ARC’s Subsidiary Awarded Top Workplace Honor
  • In the News: Ice Cream Day – The Recorder – August 5, 2021

July 2021

  • In the News: Schenectady ARC and Supporters Rally for Increased Funding to Address Staffing Shortages – The Daily Gazette – July 29, 2021
  • In the News: Liberty ARC Appoints New Director of Human Resources – The Leader Herald – July 27, 2021
  • Liberty ARC Appoints New Director of Human Resources
  • In the News: Grants Helping People With Disabilities While on the Job – WNYT – July 16, 2021

June 2021

  • Liberty Foundation Celebrates 27th Virtual Annual Golf Tournament

May 2021

  • In the News: Liberty ARC Honors Employees – The Leader Herald – May 10, 2021
  • Liberty ARC Honors Community Collaborations at Annual Meeting
  • In the News: Liberty ARC Awarded Saratoga Arts Grant – The Leader Herald – May 3, 2021
  • In the News: Feathering Their Nest – The Leader Herald – May 1-2, 2021

April 2021

  • Liberty ARC Awarded Saratoga Arts Grant
  • 2021 Feather Your Nest Raffle Winners Announced
  • Liberty ARC Appoints Attorney Deborah Slezak to Board

March 2021

  • Liberty ARC Releases 2020 Annual Report

February 2021

  • Liberty ARC Announces New Chief Financial Officer

January 2021

  • In The News: Liberty ARC Awarded Grant – The Recorder – January 5, 2021
  • Liberty ARC Appoints New Director of Public Relations & Development
  • In The News: Liberty ARC appoints new development, PR director – The Leader Herald – January 23, 2021
  • Liberty ARC Purchases Mobility TRAM With Grant From  Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State

December 2020

  • Liberty ARC Receives NYSID Matching Grant

November 2020

  • Liberty ARC Employees Honored for Milestone Achievements
  • In The News: Liberty ARC Employees Honored for Milestone Achievements – The Leader Herald – November 16, 2020
  • Liberty ARC’s Subsidiary Choices for Community Living Appoints New Statewide Director
  • In The News: Turkeys Given Out to Liberty ARC Employees in Amsterdam – ABC News 10 – November 13, 2020

October 2020

  • Liberty ARC Receives Walmart Community Grant
  • In The News: Liberty ARC Receives Grant From Walmart – The Leader Herald – October 31, 2020
  • In The News: Liberty ARC awarded Walmart Community Grant – The Recorder – October 27, 2020
  • In The News: Liberty Enterprises Employee Recognized With NYSID Award – The Recorder – October 28, 2020
  • In The News: Disability Employment Award – WTEN – October 30, 2020

September 2020

  • Liberty ARC Receives Funding from Cerebral Palsy Associations of NYS
  • In The News: Liberty Receives Funds to Aid Department – The Recorder  – September 10, 2020
  • In The News: Liberty Receives Funds for Technology – The Leader Herald – September 11, 2020
  • In The News: Support For Direct Care Professionals – The Recorder – September 16, 2020

August 2020

  • Liberty ARC’s Subsidiary Wins Top Workplace Award

July 2020

  • Liberty ARC Receives Quality of Life Grant from Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation for Accessible Equipment
  • In The News: Liberty ARC Receives Grant
  • Liberty ARC Awarded $12,000 in Grants from NYSARC Trust Services

June 2020

  • In The News: Company Helping Disinfect NYC has Amsterdam Ties – WNYT June 8, 2020
  • Liberty ARC Receives COVID-19 Relief Funding
  • In The News: Liberty ARC Gets COVID-19 Relief Funding – The Recorder – June 25, 2020
  • New Dimensions in Health Care Receives Carondelet Grant
  • In The News: New Dimensions Receives Grant – The Leader Herald – June 26, 2020

May 2020

  • Liberty ARC Receives Stewart’s Grant for Programs
  • New Dimensions in Health Care Receives Stewart’s Grant
  • In The News: Liberty ARC Receives Grant – The Leader Herald
  • In The News: Grant for Children’s Dental Program Set – The Leader Herald
  • In The News: The Recorder, May 20, 2020
  • Liberty Enterprises’ Product Sales Increase due to COVID-19
  • In The News: Liberty Enterprises Sees 300% Increase – The Leader Herald, May 28, 2020

April 2020

  • Liberty ARC Appoints New Board Member
  • 2020 Feather Your Nest Raffle Winners Announced
  • Liberty ARC Named 2020 TU Top Workplace
  • Liberty ARC Staff Remains Positive During COVID-19 Quarantine
  • In The News: Liberty ARC Names New Board Member – The Recorder, April 26, 2020
  • In The News: Liberty ARC Appoints Brumey Board Member – The Leader Herald
  • In The News: Woman Braves Quarantine at Work – The Leader Herald
  • In The News: 2020 Top Workplaces: More Large Employers – Times Union, April 26, 2020

 

January 2020

  • Health Center Welcomes Experienced Dental Practioner
  • Local Practice, New Dimensions in Health Care Brings In New Dentist
  • In the News: Local Practice Brings in New Dentist – The Recorder, January 7, 2020
  • In the News: Health Center Welcomes Experienced Dental Practioner – The Recorder, January 6, 2020

December 2019

  • In the News: NDHC adds new doctor
  • New Dimensions in Health Care Announces New Head of Dental Practice
  • Community Health Center Adds New Doctor to Dental Practice Services
  • In The News: Holiday Tradition – The Recorder, December 12, 2019
  • In The News: Liberty’s Got Talent – The Recorder, December 8, 2019

November 2019

  • Liberty ARC Appoints New HR Director
  • In The News: Liberty ARC Appoints New HR Director – The Recorder, November 21, 2019
  • In The News: Getting Into The Spirit – The Recorder, November 22, 2019
  • In The News: Employee Benefit – The Leader Herald, November 26, 2019
  • In The News: John Kuznia Appointed Director of Human Resources for Liberty – The Leader Herald, November 26, 2019

October 2019

  • Liberty ARC Hosts Creative Expressions Art Show
  • Raffle Winners Announced

September 2019

  • New Dimensions in Health Care Receives Funding for ‘Kids Corner’
  • Liberty ARC Receives Funds For Children’s Programs

August 2019

  • Liberty ARC Awarded $15,000 in Grants from NYSARC Trust Services

July 2019

  • New Dimensions in Health Care Receives Carondelet Community Fund Grant

June 2019

  • Liberty Foundation Celebrates 25th Annual Golf Tournament

May 2019

  • Liberty ARC Recognizes Community Collaborations at Annual Dinner
  • Liberty Foundation Board Welcomes New Member

April 2019

  • Liberty ARC Named 2019 TU Top Workplace

March 2019

  • New Dimensions in Health Care Receives Stewart’s Grant for Children’s Dental Program
  • Liberty ARC Receives Stewart’s Grant for Assistive Technology
  • Liberty ARC Donates Check to Cancer Treatment Facility

February 2019

  • Liberty Fresh Market Bids Farewell (Published in The Leader Herald 2/3/19)
  • Market Fresh: Liberty ARC Plans New Venture (Published in The Recorder 2/8/19)
  • Game On! (Published in The Recorder 2/23/19)
  • Liberty ARC Sending Team to Special Olympics (Broadcast on Channel 6 News WRGB 2/22/19)

January 2019

  • Liberty ARC Breaks Ground on New Six-Person Residence (Published in The Courier-Standard-Enterprise 1/4/19)
  • Liberty to Host Rally (Published in The Leader Herald 1/20/19)
  • Funding for Direct Care Workers Eyed (Published in The Recorder 1/28/19)
  • Liberty ARC and Schenectady ARC Rally Against Budget (Published in The Leader Herald 1/29/19)

December 2018

  • Pen Pals Meet After Two Years (Published in The Leader Herald 12/17/18)
  • Ready for Christmas (Published in The Recorder 12/14/18)

November 2018

  • 2018 Feather Your Nest Raffle Winners
  • Corporate Compliance & Quality Assurance Department Welcomes New Employee
  • Liberty ARC Observes National Corporate Compliance & Ethics Week
  • 11th Annual Liberty’s Got Talent Show Held at F-F High School (Published in Leader Herald 11/11/18)
  • Liberty Brings Back Free Turkeys for Employees (Published in Recorder 11/16/18)
  • Liberty Recognizes Employment Milestones

October 2018

  • May Considered ‘Workplace Success’
  • Dedicated to Health and Job
  • Paint & Snack at Liberty Fresh Market
  • With Work Comes Independence

June 2018

  • Liberty Foundation Golf Tournament Results
  • New Dimensions in Health Care Receives Community Foundation Grant

May 2018

  • Liberty ARC Celebrates Community at Annual Dinner
  • KeyBank employees volunteer at Liberty ARC during Neighbors Make the Difference Day

March 2018

  • New Dimensions in Health Care Receives Stewart’s Grant
  • Liberty ARC Awarded Stewart’s Grant
  • Liberty ARC Employee Receives National Award
  • Health Center Qualifies for NYSDOH Incentive
  • Liberty ARC Appoints New Board Members
  • New Sensory Room Opens at Liberty ARC

February 2018

  • Liberty ARC Receives State Workforce Development Grant

January 2018

  • Liberty Subsidiary Leads National Volunteer Efforts
  • Liberty ARC Awarded WalMart Community Grant

November 2017

  • Liberty ARC Honors Employees

October 2017

  • Liberty Program Puts on Play
  • Parent Agency Announces Scholarships
  • Employment Awards Given Out
  • Raffle Winners Announced

September 2017

  • Liberty ARC to Celebrate 60 Years

August 2017

  • Amsterdam Recorder Article Spotlights 60th Anniversary Celebration (Published 9/14/17)
  • Liberty ARC to Celebrate 60th Anniversary, Raise Funds for Sensory Playground (Original Press Release)
  • Denim & Diamonds Celebration Announced (Published in Amsterdam Recorder on 8/28/17)
  • Kindness Project Takes Hold at Liberty ARC (Published in Amsterdam Recorder on 8/25/17)
  • Moving Forward at Liberty ARC (Published in Amsterdam Recorder on 8/23/2017)
  • Liberty ARC Individuals Raise Money for Effort (Published in Amsterdam Recorder on 8/14/17)

July 2017

  • Liberty ARC Looks at History (Published in Amsterdam Recorder on 7/26/17)

June 2017

  • Liberty Foundation Golf Tournament Results

May 2017

  • Liberty ARC Opens New Learning Center

April 2017

  • Artists Garner Top Awards at Art Show
  • Agency Earns Workplace Excellence Award
  • Liberty ARC Appoints New Board President/Board Members
  • Liberty ARC Presents Awards at Annual Dinner

March 2017

  • Liberty ARC Receives Grant for FSS Program
  • Health Center Award Stewart’s Holiday Match Grant

February 2017

  • Floor Hockey Team Takes the Gold
  • Liberty Board Member Writes Letter of Support (Published in Leader-Herald/link to article)

January 2017

  • County Honors Liberty with Proclamation

December 2016

  • Liberty Awarded Major State Infrastructure Grant
  • New Dimensions in Health Care Receives New Equipment
  • Family Support Services Program Puts on Play

November 2016

  • Raffle Winners Announced
  • Liberty Honors Employees

October 2016

  • Liberty Hosts Rally for Increase in DSP Wages

June 2016

  • Golf Tournament Results

May 2016

  • Liberty Partners with State Program – TasteNY

April 2016

  • Liberty Welcomes New Board President
  • New Boards Members Sworn In
  • Annual Dinner Awards

March 2016

  • Liberty Program Raises Funds for Cancer Patients

December 2015

  • NYSARC Grant Helps to Bring Life to Play

November 2015

  • Feather Your Nest Winners Announced
  • Liberty Recognizes Long-Term Employees

October 2015

  • Liberty Fresh Market & Price Chopper form Partnership

September 2015

  • New Member Joins Liberty Foundation Board
  • Liberty & NYSID Team Up

July 2015

  • Liberty Appoints New Board Member
  • New Human Resources Director Joins Liberty

June 2015

  • 21st Annual Golf Tournament Results

May 2015

  • Liberty Fresh Market Announces Major Partnership

April 2015

  • Liberty Hosts Annual Membership Dinner
  • Liberty Honors Greater Amsterdam School District
  • Liberty Artist Win Award
  • New NYSARC Executive Makes a Visit

March 2015

  • Donation Made to Local Cancer Treatment Center

December 2014

  • Santa Visits Liberty Fresh Market

September 2014

  • Liberty Hosts Crisis Response Forum

July 2014

  • Liberty Appoints New CFO

June 2014

  • Golf Tournament Results

May 2014

  • Liberty Honors Brown Coach

April 2014

  • Health Center Doctor Receives Award
  • Liberty Announces New CEO

March 2014

  • Liberty Urges COLA for DSPs
  • Agency Receives 2nd National CQL Accreditation

December 2013

  • Liberty Program Receives NYSARC Grant

November 2013

  • Liberty Honors Employees

October 2013

  • Liberty CEO Leaving Post
  • Raffle Winners Announced

September 2013

  • Beck Announced as New Foundation President
  • Hornbeck Joins Liberty as Corporate Compliance Head

August 2013

  • Liberty Artwork to Raise Funds for Veterans

July 2013

  • Liberty Hosts Carnival for Canajoharie Youth
  • Lunch Served for Victims of Ft. Plain Flooding
  • Liberty Welcomes New IT Director
  • Health Center Hires New Doctor

June 2013

  • Art Show to be Held June 28th & 29th
  • Proposed Budget Cuts Restored

May 2013

  • 2012 Annual Report
  • Liberty Honors Local Businesses
  • Annual Dinner Celebrates Individuals

February 2013

  • Pending Budget Cuts to Affect Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

January 2013

  • Liberty Partners with Fire Safety Company
  • Painting Sent to Sandy Hook, Arts Program Donates Artwork

December 2012

  • New Board Members Welcomed
  • Liberty Awarded Grant from Walmart Foundation

October 2012

  • Inside Liberty Article
  • Liberty Honors Employees
  • Feather Your Nest Raffle Winners Announced
  • Liberty Hosts Luncheon for Community Group

September 2012

  • Inside Liberty Article
  • New Playground Aimed at Enriching Lives
  • Liberty “Pulling” for Ronald McDonald House Charities
  • Liberty Artists Heard at Art Show

August 2012

  • Liberty Donates to Local Charities

July 2012

  • Salsa Picante Cooks for Kids
  • Liberty Celebrates with Dinner Dance

June 2012

  • Liberty and Amsterdam MUNY Team Up
  • Liberty Foundation 18th Annual Golf Tournament

May 2012

  • Creative Expressions Art Show

April 2012

  • Montgomery County Chapter Gives Back

January 2012

  • Liberty Artists Unveil Paintings to be Hung on FM’s Campus

December 2011

  • Relishing Equality, Retiring Liberty CEO Honored at Dinner

November 2011

  • Liberty Employees Honored
  • Employer of the Year – Melissa’s Café
  • Liberty Implements a Regionalized Approach
  • Bentz Selected as Outstanding Worker

October 2011

  • Raffle Winners Announced

September 2011

  • Quatrini Joins Liberty Foundation Board
  • Liberty Donates Products to Help Clean

August 2011

  • KeyBank Gives 25,000 to BBF Cap Campaign

July 2011

  • Liberty Artist Chosen to Represent Voice 7Art Show

June 2011

  • Liberty Through the Arts and Friends of Fort Plain Team UP

May 2011

  • 5.19.11 Liberty Board Elects New Members
  • 5.12.11 Liberty Announces New Chief Operating Officer
  • 5.11.11 Liberty Recognizes Tenured Board Members and Individuals
  • 5.9.11 Committed Volunteer and Local Pharmacy Honored by Liberty

Staff Newsletter

  • July-December 2013 Staff Reporter
  • January-June 2013 Staff Reporter
  • October-November-December 2012 Staff Reporter
  • July-August-September 2012 Staff Reporter
  • April-May-June 2012 Staff Reporter
  • January-February-March 2012 Staff Reporter
  • October-November-December 2011 Staff Reporter
  • July-August-September 2011 Staff Reporter
  • May – June 2011 Staff Reporter
  • March – April 2011 Staff Reporter
  • January – February 2011 Staff Reporter

Agency Newsletter

  • The Liberty Advocate- Summer 2017
  • The Liberty Advocate- Spring 2017
  • The Liberty Advocate- Spring/Summer 2016
  • The Liberty Advocate- Fall/Winter 2015/2016
  • The Liberty Advocate- Spring/Summer 2015
  • The Liberty Advocate- Winter 2014
  • The Liberty Advocate- Fall 2013
  • The Liberty Advocate- Summer 2012
  • The Liberty Advocate – Winter 2011
  • The Liberty Advocate – Fall 2010

Agency Annual Report

  • 2018 Annual Report
  • 2017 Annual Report
  • 2016 Annual Report
  • 2015 Annual Report
  • 2014 Annual Report
  • 2013 Annual Report
  • 2012 Annual Report
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