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The Arc of the South Shore recently announced it is undertaking a plan to convert 10 of its current group homes into “smart homes” with updated technological features to provide more independence and empowerment for their residents. The Arc of the South Shore will officially unveil its first recently renovated residential group home and prototype of this smart home initiative on Broad Street in Weymouth on Thursday, January 26.

North Weymouth, MA, December 4th, 2022: The Arc of the South Shore will host their annual inclusive Holiday Festival.

Abigail "Abby" Parrilla was appointed CEO of The Arc of the South Shore in August after serving as the organization's chief operations officer. She previously worked at Boston's Children's Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and at PepsiCo. in business development and management. She is also a trained mediator and has served as a motivational speaker. This is her story.

A team of runners from The Arc of the South Shore, a family-oriented, community-based non-profit providing information, referrals, and community programs for individuals with disabilities, raised a grant total of $12,592 at the recently held Asics Falmouth Road Race, exceeding its goal by more than $2,500.

At The Arc of the South Shore, people matter. This sentiment is event from the moment you walk in the door and interact with their committed and engaged team. From the individuals served to the superhero employees who work closely with these individuals and their families, The Arc provides a critical network of support for one of our most vulnerable populations.

Click to listen to our CEO Abby Parrilla on 95.9.

The Arc of the South Shore, community-based nonprofit providing information, referrals, and community programs for individuals with disabilities, is delighted to announce that more than $14,000 was raised during the 1st Annual Kellianne Memorial Ride. The August 20th event was held in honor of much loved client Kellianne Burke, who passed away last October at the age of 33.

Motorcycle enthusiasts will gather in Lakeville this weekend to pay tribute to former Weymouth resident Kellianne Burke, a 33-year-old woman with Down Syndrome who died last fall. The ride, the first in what organizers say they hope will be an annual event, will benefit the nonprofit Arc of the South Shore.

The Arc of the South Shore, a family-oriented, community-based non-profit providing information, referrals, and community programs for individuals with disabilities, announces that Robert McDonald of Charlestown has been named Chair of the Board of Directors for a consecutive year.

What a pleasure it is to introduce The Arc of the South Shore’s new CEO – Abigail “Abby” Parrilla. It’s a name that everyone at The Arc associates with leadership, professionalism, and charisma. Abby has been our Chief Operations Officer for the past five years and the catalyst for many groundbreaking initiatives within the agency.

The Arc of the South Shore, community-based nonprofit providing information, referrals, and community programs for individuals with disabilities, announced that Abigail “Abby” Parrilla has been named the agency’s new chief executive officer.