MARC, Inc. of Manchester

06/13/2026

Yesterday, we gathered to celebrate our Project SEARCH graduates and recognize the valuable contributions they make to our workplaces and communities every day.

We are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished throughout their internship journey and the skills, confidence, and independence they have gained along the way.

A special thank you to for generously sponsoring and providing lunch for this celebration. Their continued support helps advance our mission and create meaningful opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Congratulations to our graduates, we can't wait to see what comes next! 🎓

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

Congratulations to our incredible Special Olympics athletes who competed last Saturday and brought home multiple medals! We are so proud of the hard work, dedication, and determination you demonstrate at every practice and on the competition stage.

A special thank you to our volunteers for supporting our athletes throughout the event and helping make the day such a success.

Go MARC, Inc.! 🏅

📸 Photo credit: Special Olympics Connecticut ( )

06/08/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the Project SEARCH Class of 2026! 🎓

We were proud to celebrate six graduates at this year's Project SEARCH Graduation Ceremony, hosted at Goodwin University.

Project SEARCH is a unique, business-led, nine-month internship program that provides students with disabilities hands-on workplace experience, helping them build skills for competitive employment and future success.

Thank you to Sandra Ward (Goodwin University), Laura Bailey (Hartford HealthCare), and Alfredo Camargo (MARC Board) for their inspiring remarks, and to our host sites, Goodwin University and Hartford Hospital for supporting our students throughout their journey.

A special thank you to our sponsor, PeoplesBank for supporting this program.

Congratulations, graduates! We are so proud of all you have accomplished. 🌟

06/06/2026

POSTPONED!! The concert in the park will be Sunday, June 7th 6:30 pm due to the weather threat tonight.

06/05/2026

Tomorrow, our athletes head to the 2026 Special Olympics Connecticut Summer Games! 🏅💙

After months of training, dedication, and hard work, they're ready to take the stage and showcase their skills, determination, and team spirit at Southern Connecticut State University.

Join us in wishing Team MARC, Inc. the best of luck as they compete, make memories, and represent our community with pride! 🎉👏💪

06/04/2026

We are grateful to Cox Charities for their generous support of MARC’s Pathways Program!

This funding will help provide technology, training tools, and assessments that prepare adults with disabilities for competitive employment. Through hands-on learning and skill development, participants will build workplace confidence, strengthen digital literacy, and gain the tools they need to pursue meaningful careers and greater independence.

Thank you, Cox Charities, for investing in opportunities that empower individuals to reach their goals and succeed in the workforce. 💙

06/03/2026

Blue skies, great company, and plenty of smiles at today's MARC, Inc. Agency Cookout! ☀️🌭

We had a wonderful time enjoying delicious food, playing games, and spending quality time together as a community.

A special thank you to Highland Park Market and Shady Glen for their generous food donations. Highland Park Market donated their food in honor of Tim Devanney Sr., making this gathering even more meaningful.

We are incredibly grateful for the support of our community partners, whose generosity helps make special events like this possible for the individuals and staff we serve. 💙

06/02/2026

Summer nights are better with live music. ☀️🎶

Join us this July for MARC, Inc. of Manchester's Summer Concert Series, presented by Pratt & Whitney. We've got three incredible nights of free entertainment lined up, featuring something for every music fan.

🎹 Piano Man Meets Rocket Man — Tuesday, July 14 (rain date: Wednesday, July 15)
🎸 Aquanett — Tuesday, July 21 (rain date: Wednesday, July 22)
🎤 Shaded Soul Band — Tuesday, July 28 (rain date: Wednesday, July 29)

All concerts take place from 6:30–8:30 PM at 151 Sheldon Road in Manchester.

Make it a night out with family and friends! Free parking is available at 135, 151, and 161 Sheldon Road, as well as 50 Utopia Road. For weather-related updates on concert days, call our event hotline at (860) 474-2700 after 3:00 PM.

Bring a lawn chair, enjoy great music, and support a great cause. We can't wait to see you there! 💙 All proceeds benefit adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.