ARC of Farmington Valley
Favarh is so appreciative and honored to have been awarded NGP grants in support of six (6) capital projects. We applaud the Governor and everyone involved at the Office of Policy and Management who has played a part in making this incredible opportunity, for so many worthy non-profits, come to fruition. Our projects would not have happened without this critical funding support.
The following 5 NGP projects have been completed:
1. The purchase of five Automatic Generators for four of our Group Homes and one Day Life Enrichment program.
Power outages, emergency and relocation
situations are taxing for most, but for those who require handicap accessible
facilities, medical assistance devices, or may be incapable of understanding
the process of relocation, it is extremely problematic. The purchase of the generators
provided the means for Favarh to have a reliable emergency system and an
effective emergency care plan in place.
2. Renovations and Improvements at our Day Life
Enrichment Program (ALEP) in Avon.
Originally
situated on a horse farm, the ALEP building still reflects the rustic nature of
a historic farm barn. Although some updates had been made throughout its usage,
essential renovations were finally addressed with the NGP grant. Two bathrooms lacked
proper handicapped accessibility, privacy, and overall inefficiency of mobility
needed for wheelchairs and other assistive devices. The flooring throughout the
building was uneven, worn by time, and desperately in need of replacement. With
the NGP funding support we were able to completely renovate both bathrooms and
finish them with accommodating ADA appointments. New flooring throughout
addressed all of our safety concerns for the individual care required of our
more fragile clients.
3. Purchase
and Installation of an Automatic Standby Generator, Central Air Conditioning
System, Cast Iron Wet Base Boiler and Stainless Steel Indirect Water Heater at
our Alleluia Residential Group Home.
All of our
residents at the Alleluia group home are elderly and have various physical and
medical needs. The purchase of the ‘whole house’ generator eliminated the need
to relocate these individuals in times of emergencies; the air conditioning
provided a comfortable environment in times of excessive heat which is
particularly essential for our elderly clients; and the boiler and hot water
heater replacement insured adequate heating throughout our New England winters
and sufficient hot water for all of the residents.
4. Expansion
and Improvements to Day Life Enrichment program building in Canton CT.
Due to the ever-increasing
demand for our day service program in Canton, we desperately needed to utilize unfinished
space within the Canton program. Improvements completed included: renovation/construction
of two new programs rooms- personal care/changing room, and a relaxation/
therapy room. Renovations included all wall and flooring finishes, plumbing, lighting,
HVAC modifications, equipment included a vanity & sink, and a ceiling lift
to accommodate necessary transfers needed in the personal care area. Additionally, more space was converted into
an ADA Compliant Handicapped bathroom complete with an epoxy floor, polyphenol
toilet partitions, pressure assisted water closets, and motion activated toilet
paper and paper towel dispensers. The renovations and improvements addressed important
privacy practices and quality care for all, and it provided program expansion for
more people.
5. The
installation of Automatic Doors at our Administration & Contract Services
Building in Canton and the installation of a bituminous asphalt sidewalk from
this building which culminated at the town’s Walking Path.
The project
included the installation of automatic doors at the two major egress areas:
main level front door of our administration building and the rear/lower level
contract services entrance. It tremendously effected our client’s ability to
access the building independently with ease. The installation of the sidewalk
addressed safety concerns for both staff and clients while accessing the
walking trail which further promotes our commitment to health and wellness.
Project #6 is still underway:
6. Day
Life Enrichment Building and Transportation Hub-property purchase and building
construction
This NPG grant has
allowed Favarh to purchase 4.165 acres of land located at 100 Commerce Drive,
Canton, CT. We have begun the design of a 7,500 sq.’ building which will be
utilized by a new Day Life Enrichment program and the main Transportation Hub
of Favarh. Many of our fleet of 65 vehicles and buses will be housed there. The
7500 sq.’ facility is within 1/8 of a mile from our administration building.