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The Arc

The Arc of Alachua County, Inc. provides an umbrella of services for the developmentally disabled. We are an affiliated chapter of The ARC of the United States, a national organization on mental retardation, and The Arc of Florida.

The Arc of Alachua County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit service organization supported in part by: the United Way of Alachua County, memberships, businesses, and contributions from the general public. Our history is one of advocacy, support and service for the developmentally disabled and their families. Learn more...

Click the following link to download a copy of our Spring Newsletter NewsletterSpring2009.pdf

Click the following link to download a copy of  The Arc Annual Report.pdf

The Arc Family Reaches highest goal ever!

The employees and consumers celebrated with breakfast cooked by the management team Friday, June 26 the conclusion of the 2009-2010 membership campaign success. The employees raised over $7,400 by becoming members of The Arc. Proceeds from the employee campaign portion will be used to renovate the wellness and physical fitness room utilized by everyone at The Arc. Overwhelmingly eager in support of the programs and services provided by The Arc employees make a wonderful difference. The Board of Directors and the parents of consumers are joining daily making the family first support outstanding. Nearly 350 people have joined the ranks of membership. We hope you will do the same.

Proceeds from Individuals in the Community Memberships will be used to fund companion services for people to do volunteer work in non profits throughout the community. With your help people will get training and learn new job skills. Afterwards consumers may find placement into paying jobs within the community.

Help us make dreams come true. BECOME A MEMBER TODAY!

  The Arc Launches Entrepreneurial Programs

  The latest Addition to the Entrepreneurial Programs offered by The Arc of Alachua County is the “Gone Forever” Shredding business. This program will enable many of our consumers to work and learn while helping The Arc to gain a revenue source that may provide direct services and enhancements for the people it serves. “Gone Forever” offers the community many benefits and is environmentally friendly.
 
 

   

 Please click on the links below to learn about the many services you may employ that will make a difference in helping people to become self sufficient 

 

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