2026 St. Patrick's Celebration

Join us on March 7 for our Annual St. Patrick's Celebration to honor Erica Lepurage and The Patton Family!

Erica Lepurage is celebrating 25 year of service with ACDS. Erica has devoted her considerable knowledge, skills and passion to ACDS for the past quarter century. She began with ACDS’s Preschool as a Teacher’s Assistant, became a Teacher providing special instruction offering both center and home-based services through our Early Intervention program, was a Recreation Coordinator, and later the Director of Community & Residential Services. She is now ACDS’s Chief Program Officer, Adult Services. Erica has built enduring relationships with our constituents and their families and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to honor her unparalleled legacy of service.

We are also excited to honor the Patton Family. Michael Patton is a resident of ACDS's West Loines group home. He is known for his quick wit, his friendly demeanor and his passion for WWF wrestling and golf. Michael has been active with ACDS since infancy starting with Early Intervention and continuing with preschool. During that time the entire Patton Family, Mom Patricia, Dad Bob and siblings Barbara, Bobby, Kevin and Erin, have been extremely involved with and supportive of ACDS. Bob Patton was an instrumental resource during the agency’s early days. Bobby Patton is active on ACDS’s Leadership Council and all of the Patton’s have generously contributed in support of ACDS programs and services. Michael is a welcome presence at ACDS’s 5+ programs. He currently works at an insurance company one day a week and attends ACDS’s Day Hab the rest of the week.

The event also features food and drink from Craft Kitchen & Tap House, live music from acclaimed local band Good Clean Fun, awesome raffles, a silent auction & more!

All proceeds support the ACDS Foundation.