​Little Gym- Hillsborough Raises Funds for The Jerry Davis Center

Hillsborough, NJ: The Arc of Somerset County’s Jerry Davis Center for Children and Families (JDCCF) was the recipient of funding from a local fundraiser held by members of The Little Gym of Montgomery/Hillsborough. Funds were raised from a variety of festive events from September through October leading up to the Trunk or Treat event Saturday, October 23rd. A total of $1,500 was raised with a match from The Little Gym of Montgomery/Hillsborough, for a total $3,000.

The proceeds were restricted to the subsidized tuition assistance program (STAP) for The Jerry Davis Center for Children and Families- a program run by The Arc of Somerset County. The program is an integrated daycare and preschool for children with and without intellectual/developmental disabilities. The funds will be used to increase access to the program for children in and around the Somerset County area.

Christopher Corvino, Associate Executive Director of The Arc of Somerset County states: “We are so grateful for this partnership and event. Beyond funds raised – which will make a direct difference in access to childcare, the awareness created and the focus on local children and families makes this a mission driven community moment that speaks volumes. Thank you Ada and The Little Gym of Montgomery and Hillsborough.”

“It’s in the DNA of every The Little Gym member that we care deeply about one another. We identify with organizations that serve children’s developmental needs. Partnering with The Arc of Somerset County's Jerry Davis Center allowed us as The Little Gym member community to give directly to where the services are provided in the community. We feel blessed as a gym to be able to bless others with our resources. As always, our goal is to put a smile on every kid’s face and help bring about happiness for their childhood experience" states Ada Yung, Chief Enthusiasm Officer of The Little Gym of Montgomery/Hillsborough.

The mission of The Jerry Davis Center for Children and Families is to ensure every child's optimal growth and development. JDCCF's comprehensive, interdisciplinary programs are designed to meet the educational, physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs of children who have a diverse range of abilities. The JDDCF is one of few day care programs in Somerset County New Jersey that offer a sliding scale fee based on federal guidelines and is the only day care in the county that offers sliding scale fees to families of a child with a disability.

This project and The JDCCF Program as a whole aligns with the agency mission to support individuals with disabilities and their families while also responding to the local realities of our service provision, its costs and reduction of economic barriers to service.

For more information about the Jerry Davis Center for Children and Families child care and family support programs, please call 908-725-8544 ext 629 or visit https://www.thearcofsomerset.o...