November 14, 2019 | Issue #18
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Guest Blog: Life After Transition For Both Mother And Son
“When our son Evan finally moved into a group home 3 years ago, at age 29, I started rediscovering aspects of my life that I had been forced to ignore, or at least not devote as much attention to as I would have liked.”

Thus starts our guest blog from Attorney Alice Taylor, mother of Evan and Chair of the Charles River Center Board of Directors. Its message is universal as it conveys the transition of a loved one leaving home. Read more.
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Leo Sarkissian featured in Bill Brett's Boston: Game Changers
We’re thrilled to announce that our Executive Director Leo Sarkissian has been featured in acclaimed photographer Bill Brett's new book Boston: Game Changers , along with so many other amazing local leaders and heroes!
Maura Sullivan hosts presentation on advocacy and Operation House Call for LEND Program students
On Friday, November 8, Director of Government Affairs and Operation House Call Maura Sullivan was happy to be a guest at UMass Medical School’s Shriver Center.
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Giving shares of appreciated stock or mutual funds can be a great way to support The Arc of Massachusetts. In addition to making our mission possible, you may also realize significant tax benefits, such as not having to pay taxes on the appreciation of the stock. 

For example, if you purchased stock for $20 per share and it is now trading at $50 per share, you can donate the stock and avoid paying taxes on the $30 in increased value. That’s good news even if you don’t itemize your deductions! However, if you are able to itemize your deductions under the new tax laws, you can take a charitable deduction for the fair market value of the stock, which in this case is $50 per share. 

There are important details to know, such as you need to have owned the stock for at least one year, so you should consult a tax advisor or your accountant for advice related to your personal circumstances. And please do let us know that you are transferring securities so that we credit you properly and issue a receipt for tax purposes. For more information and transfer instructions, please contact Katrin Aback, Director of Development via email at aback@arcmass.org or 781-891-6270 x105.
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The Arc celebrates Lob-Stars' recognition by United States Tennis Association
The Arc is thrilled to recognize the success of the Lob-Stars Adaptive Tennis Team, including the work of past Board member Jim Lawson.
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