On Sunday, October 2nd, the Arc of New London County and the Cactus Jack Foundation hosted the 34th Annual Jack O'Keefe Memorial Strides Road Race at Camp Harkness in Waterford.  The race is one of the longest running road races in Southeastern Connecticut and was established in 1978 to benefit people with disabilities.  People from all walks of life participate in the race, regardless of whether or not they have a disability.  UCP's Cindy Harrington, along with Paul Malloy and David Adams from our residential program, were among the race's participants.  Pictured above is Paul Malloy and the trophy he earned from the race.  Way to go Paul, David, and Cindy!  

Pictured: George Reid-Perry, Associate Director of Residential Services and Denise Henry, Director of Residential Services

UCP of Eastern Connecticut welcomes a new staff member!  George Reid-Perry became a part of our team on Monday, September 12th as the new Associate Director of Residential Services.  George comes to UCP with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Western New England College, has received certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, and is pursuing a degree in ASL/English interpretation.  George's work experience includes several years experience in the Social Service field, most recently as a Group Home Program Supervisor for Community Health Resources where he and his team provided supports to adolescent teens.  George will be working out of the Groton SLA office located at La Triumph apartment complex to ensure people with disabilities live independently in their own homes with the support of UCP staff.  Welcome George!