Arc GLOW thankful for $5 million donation from Golisano

Arc GLOW, an organization serving people with disabilities in the four local rural counties, is grateful for today’s announcement from Tom Golisano that he is donating $5 million to the agency.

“What a wonderful and unexpected surprise we received today!” the organization posted on Facebook.

Golisano announced he is giving $360 million to 82 non-profit organizations in the Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse regions.

Of those donations, $104 million is going to 26 organizations serving people with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD).

Arc GLOW is among eight Western New York and Finger Lakes chapters of The Arc New York that will each be receiving a gift of $5 million from The Golisano Foundation.

“We are thrilled to learn that Arc GLOW will be receiving $5 million from the Golisano Foundation,” said Martin Miskell, Arc GLOW’s chief executive director. “This will allow the agency to expand our programs to meet the needs of the individuals and families we serve.”

Arc GLOW serves people with disabilities in Genesee, Livingston, Orleans and Wyoming counties.

“On behalf of the entire Arc GLOW community, thank you to Thomas Golisano and the Golisano Foundation for opening doors for opportunities for individuals with intellectual and development disabilities (IDD) to be valued members of their communities with the opportunity to realize their full potential and a future that is secure,” Miskell said.