PEOPLE’S ARC OF SUFFOLK CELEBRATES OPENING OF NEW LAKE GROVE “PROGRAM WITHOUT WALLS” SITE: Making this the second new site opened this year in expansion of community-based opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Lake Grove, NY (November 10, 2026) – People’s Arc of Suffolk celebrated the official opening of its new Lake Grove “Program Without Walls” (PWW) location with a festive ribbon cutting and open house here today.
The new location, at 2780 Middle Country Road in Lake Grove, NY, is the second People’s Arc of Suffolk PWW site opened this year, marking another step in the organization’s ongoing effort to expand community-based opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Suffolk County. The site joins existing PWW sites in Northport, Sayville, Westhampton Beach, and East Islip.
The site will provide five-day-a-week programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities where they can learn new skills, build relationships and develop self-esteem through volunteerism, recreational activities and engagement with local businesses, nonprofit organizations and other community partners.
“The people we support are part of the community. They need to be giving back to their community as well, not just taking from it,” said Heather Thorgersen, Chief Program Officer, People’s Arc of Suffolk. “Everybody has time, talent and resources that they can be giving to their community. We’re looking forward to hearing what community means to them and how they’re going to be giving back to their community.”
People’s Arc of Suffolk provides a wide range of services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including adult day services, children’s services, housing programs, vocational services, respite and community habilitation. Its programs are designed to promote independence, dignity and meaningful community inclusion while helping people pursue their individual interests and goals.
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- Posted Tue, Nov 10, 2026 at 3:58 pm ET
