The Arc of Central Alabama

🌟 Early Bird Tickets for the Shamrock Shindig Are Available Now! 🌟

Join us for an incredible evening of live music, exciting prizes, and plenty of fun—all in support of The Arc of Central Alabama. This event is a fundraiser that directly benefits our programs and services, so your attendance makes a difference!

Early bird pricing is only available for a limited time!

👉 Follow the link in our bio to grab your tickets now and help us make a meaningful impact in our community.

Happy snow day from The Arc! Stay safe and warm ⛄️

We had a great day hosting Greater Birmingham Auburn Club’s 2024 Aubie Claus event! A huge thank you to each family that made a donation to help support our Gifts For All program!

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This holiday season, YOU can make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by spreading a little cheer.

We have just 30 individuals remaining who are hoping for their holiday wishes to come true! Visit our website to select an individual and purchase presents for them—it’s a simple way to bring joy and show your support.

👉 Click the link in our bio or visit our website

Let’s work together to make the holidays brighter for everyone in our community. Thank you for being part of the magic this !

We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving yesterday, filled with love, gratitude, and joy. As we enter the season of giving, we’re thrilled by the incredible response to our Gifts for All program! Thanks to your generosity, we’re so close to ensuring every individual we serve receives a special gift this holiday season.

There are just 40 individuals left to adopt at ONE WEEK to deadline—will you help us make this possible?

Adopting someone is simple:
1️⃣ Visit our website and select an individual- www.arcofcentralalabama.org (events-> Gifts for All) or click the link in our bio
2️⃣ Shop for the requested items
3️⃣ Drop them off at The Arc or Harbin Pharmacy by 12/6

Together, we can ensure everyone feels seen, celebrated, and loved this holiday season. 💝

Ho Ho Ho! Only 70 to go! There are 70 Arc supported individuals waiting for their wishlists to be fulfilled. Use the link in our bio or visit our website to choose your individual to support. Have questions or need help? Send us a DM or email [email protected]

It’s not too late to spread some holiday cheer! Click the link in our bio to shop for an individual at The Arc!

It's not too late to bring holiday cheer to an individual at The Arc! Please visit our website today to choose an individual or make a financial donation: https://www.arcofcentralalabama.org/arc-events/gifts-for-all/
Interested in being a elf? Sign up to volunteer to wrap! https://airtable.com/apps3OuLXLizJ62iO/shrEZ7DTCIxLuSlmQ

Together we can make a difference in our community!

We voted today! Did you? 🇺🇸

Calling all Elves! Please consider adding The Arc to your holiday shopping list this season!

🎉 It’s Spirit Week here at The Arc of Central Alabama, and today we had double the fun! 🎊 Along with our daily dose of creativity and smiles, we celebrated a very special birthday for one of our amazing day program participants. 🎂🥳 The room was filled with joy, laughter, and of course, lots of birthday wishes! 🧁✨

We’re so lucky to share these moments with such wonderful people—making every day a celebration of individuality and community. 💛

Be the “I” in KIND⭐️ # theArcFamily

When one of our friends is under the weather, The Arc of Central Alabama knows just what to do! 🌟💌 With creativity, love, and a whole lot of care, we made a special get well card to brighten their day. We’re sending all the good vibes for a speedy recovery! 💖

Our recyclABILITY truck is providing secure shredding services from 9-12 today at the Trussville Senior Activity Center. Thank you to the Trussville AKA Chapter for volunteering and to the Senior Activity Center for hosting us! We hope to see you there!

🎨 We’re excited to share the second installment of our Arc-ist Series! In this series, individuals in our day program paint portraits of our amazing team. Today’s feature is a portrait of Chris Stewart, our dedicated CEO, uniquely captured by one of our talented artists.

This series not only showcases the creativity of our participants but also highlights the incredible relationships they have with our team members. Stay tuned for more inspiring portraits! 💙

🎉 We are incredibly grateful to Senator Greg Reed, the recipient of the Colby Spangler Legislative Advocate of the Year award at the 2024 Alabama disABILITY Conference! His unwavering commitment to advocating for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities has made a lasting impact.

From championing Medicaid reform to sponsoring legislation for Integrated Care Networks, Senator Reed has been a true ally for our community. His dedication to The Arc’s mission, including prioritizing discretionary funding for our programs, has been invaluable. Thank you, Senator Reed, for your continued support and advocacy! 💙

🎉 We are proud to announce that TLC Nursing and Rehabilitation Center was honored with the Inclusive Employer of the Year award at the 2024 Alabama disABILITY Conference! This award highlights their exceptional commitment to providing inclusive community employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

TLC has hired employees through The Arc’s Employment Support Program since 2015, all thriving in the Dietary Department. One employee shared, “Working here has built my confidence and helped me learn new skills. The support I’ve received has been incredible.” 💙

Thank you, TLC, for fostering inclusion and empowering individuals to succeed!