$1,000 given to Arc
Thanks to a grant in the amount of $1,000 received from Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation, Inc., The Arc Quinebaug Valley will be able to start the process of purchasing and installing GPS Systems into the agency’s fleet of vehicles.
“We are extremely grateful to have received these grant funds from Jewett City Saving Bank. Due to the fact that our agency continuously faces state budget cuts on a year by year basis, it is imperative that we seek alternate routes in securing outside funds.  Additional funding for supports, supplies and specific projects is sought out by our fundraising efforts and submitting grant applications.” said Susan M. Desrosiers, executive director of The Arc Quinebaug Valley.
GPS fleet tracking services consist of a hardware and software bundle that will help The Arc track their vehicles, record the driving habits of employees, issues status reports on the fleet and will alert the agency when incidents or events occur. The main function of these services is to gather data to better improve the efficiency, safety and overall functionality of the vehicle fleet.  This technology will also allow The Arc to track idling time, which is vital information for improving fuel efficiency.     

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