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PARKERSBURG -- The new Optimum Training Center for The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today in a ribbon cutting at the center, 1917 Dudley Ave.
The Optimum Training Center, dedicated to providing exceptional training and development opportunities, has been named for Optimum, a local provider of internet, mobile, TV and phone services that donated the final $10,000 needed to reach The Arc's fundraising goal of $350,000.
The funding enabled The Arc to make significant improvements to the facility, including paving the parking lot, repairing and painting the exterior of the building and installing a lift to ensure accessibility for all.
Many of the people served by The Arc do not have access to a computer or the internet. With the opening of The Optimum Training Center, computers will be made available for those who need to check their email or perform tasks requiring the internet to help them live more independent lives.
"We are incredibly grateful for Optimum's generous contribution," said Michelle Curtis, executive director of The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley. "Their support has not only helped us reach our fundraising goal but has also allowed us to create a welcoming and accessible space for everyone."
Today's ceremony will be an opportunity to celebrate the completion of the recent improvements made to the center and to recognize Optimum's contribution to The Arc's mission. The community is invited.
"Optimum is committed to making a positive impact in the communities we serve and connecting our customers to what matters most, which includes expanding access to high-quality internet for those who need it," said Elton Hart, vice president and manager of Optimum Mid Atlantic. "As The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley continues to provide services that empower and assist members of its community to live, learn, work and play, Optimum is thrilled to be standing with them in our collective effort to keep the larger Mid Ohio Valley community connected."
For more information, contact The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley at info@thearcmov.org.
The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley is dedicated to ensuring a high quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families through advocacy, empowerment and community building. Optimum is a brand of Altice USA, one of the largest broadband communications and video services providers in the United States.