The Arc Baltimore Honors Erik Daly For Volunteer Service

Millersville resident Erik Daly, senior vice president and senior relationship manager with Fulton Bank’s Healthcare Banking Group, is the recipient of The Arc Baltimore’s Volunteer Service Award for 2024.

The Arc Baltimore supports people with developmental disabilities (autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability) to lead fulfilling lives with a sense of belonging, purpose and meaningful relationships. The Arc provides employment training and support, day and residential services, family support and education, treatment foster care, respite care, public policy advocacy, and information and referrals.

Presented during The Arc Baltimore’s recent annual meeting and awards reception, the Volunteer Service Award recognizes an individual or group demonstrating commitment to The Arc’s mission by providing voluntary support to both the organization and those it supports.

“Erik has shown exemplary leadership throughout his three years as president of The Arc Baltimore board of directors,” said Kathleen McNally Durkin, the organization’s chief executive officer. “His commitment has been unwavering, from overseeing the closure of a pension fund that saved The Arc thousands of dollars to navigating virtual meetings during COVID.”

Durkin noted that since The Arc came out of the pandemic shutdown and transitioned to in-person interactions, Daly has actively engaged in orientations, visited homes, and participated enthusiastically in events like The Arc’s annual golf tournament and Art in the Round art exhibit and auction.

“Erik's dedication extends to advocacy, attending five developmental disability days in Annapolis,” Durkin said. “His passion and understanding of our mission's impact on people with developmental disabilities and their families make him an invaluable asset. As he transitions to immediate past president, we're grateful for Erik's continued service and dedication.”

The annual meeting and awards reception provides an opportunity for The Arc Baltimore to recognize those individuals who have gone the extra mile in their service to the organization and those people with developmental disabilities who are recipients of The Arc’s programs and services. As in past years, the event featured numerous recognitions, as well as the election of The Arc Baltimore’s new board of directors and officers.