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Two community leaders join Arc of Meriden-Wallingford board
Bruneau, Morley to advocate for Connecticut residents with disabilities
The Arc of Meriden-Wallingford has recently added two community leaders to its board of directors: Wells Fargo Vice-President Jeffrey Bruneau of Cheshire and Linda Morley of Meriden.
The Arc, which provides comprehensive life-improvement opportunities for children and adults with disabilities in the greater Meriden-Wallingford area, now has a ten-member board of directors, led by board president Attorney Ariana Ceneviva.
“Jeff’s dedication to the Arc, its mission, and its clients are inspiring,” said Executive Director Pam Fields. “He is well-respected in the public, private and non-profit communities, and we are thrilled to have him join the board of directors.”
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Bruneau, who manages a team of nearly 100 at Wells Fargo, also serves on the board of directors at the Greater Waterbury Interfaith Ministries (GWIM) and the Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce. He is an active community presence and frequently volunteers at local causes with alongside his employees.
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“Everyone deserves an opportunity to reach their potential,” said Bruneau. “I look forward to working with the talented, passionate members of the Arc’s board to help advance that goal for so many local residents.”
Morley, a retired x-ray technician, has been involved with the Arc since 2013. Linda’s knowledge and expertise from raising a child with a disability is invaluable. She will help lead the agency s into a new era of full inclusion for all people with intellectual disabilities.
The Arc of Meriden-Wallingford serves approximately 300 individuals each day, operating nine residential homes and providing in-home support for children and adults. It also operates a thrift store, school-to-work transitional support, and individualized programs for over 80 local residents. To learn more about the Arc of Meriden-Wallingford, please visit www.arcmw.org.
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The Arc of Meriden-Wallingford, Inc., is a membership agency that provides comprehensive, full-service, community-based opportunities for people with disabilities. Guided by over 120 community members and an active Board of Directors, the Arc always has its focus on improving the lives of people with disabilities.
