Development & Public Relations

The Development & Public Relations Office promotes Arc of Onondaga within the community and builds support for the Arc of Onondaga Foundation. This office handles media inquiries, requests for literature, information about donating to Arc and planned giving, Arc events, and publications. The Annual Arc Achievement Awards Dinner, Arc Race, the annual fund appeal, chapter membership, and Patterns magazine are all coordinated by Development and PR.

The office is located at Wilbur Avenue in Room 113.

Department Staff

Director of Development
Sara Iritz Abbott
315.476.7441, extension 103
sabbott@arcon.org

Contact regarding planned giving, Legacy of Love Society, trusts and wills, and event sponsorships.

Special Events Coordinator
Gini Gozzi
315.476.7441, extension 147
ggozzi@arcon.org

Contact regarding Arc events, including Arc Race and the Annual Arc Achievement Awards Dinner, as well as requests regarding Arc’s mailing list and volunteering.

Marketing & Communications Specialist
Christine Hall
315.476.7441, extension 144
christine.hall@arcon.org

Contact for media inquiries, requests for literature about Arc and its programs, to submit letters and material for Patterns magazine, membership, and arranging tours of Arc or speakers from Arc for your group or organization.

Media Resources

Members of the media can find the latest news, background information about Arc of Onondaga, our publications, logos and more in our News & Publications section. For additional information, contact Michael Kieloch at the above listed information.

Donor and Arc Supporter Resources

Find out more about our upcoming events, including the Arc Achievement Awards Dinner and Arc Race, or visit our Events section to view our events calendar. 

Get the latest information on fundraising campaigns and membership drives, volunteering, the Legacy of Love Society, planned giving and more by visiting our Contribute section.

Read the latest issue of Patterns magazine and our annual report electronically, or view a video about our chapter in our News & Publications section.