The Arc is the nation’s leading advocate for all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families—Achieve with us.®
For more than 60 years, The Arc has been on the front lines in providing resources and empowering individuals to promote and protect their rights and interests, while enriching the quality of their lives.
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What started as an idea 60 years ago has blossomed into a life-changing nonprofit for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
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8 Winter Opportunities to Give Back
Posted on 01/23/2023There are plenty of ways you can continue to volunteer your time and efforts to make the world a better place—even from the comfort of your home or inside the warmth of an organization! Check out these eight opportunities to give back during the winter.
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Ways to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Posted on 01/16/2023Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. helped make the world a better place and advocated for equal rights for everyone. Use MLK Day as a time to honor his legacy by giving back or doing something good for somebody else.
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How to Set Altruistic Intentions for 2023
Posted on 01/09/2023With a new year comes new opportunities to give back and do more good. Remember that there’s never a bad time to start giving back. Even if you fall off track, there’s always time to get back in the saddle.