St. Louis Arc

All offices of the St. Louis Arc are closed today, Friday, June 19, in honor of Juneteenth.

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce General Order No. 3, declaring that all enslaved people in Texas were free—more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation had officially ended slavery in Confederate states. This day, now known as Juneteenth, has become a profound commemoration of freedom, resilience, and the ongoing journey toward justice.

Learn more about Juneteenth here: Juneteenth World Wide Celebration https://juneteenth.com/

GOOD NEWS!
Ariel's confidence and commitment to advocating for herself has opened new doors! She went from working part-time to full-time at TJ Maxx, and now she's moving into her own apartment for the first time. Great job, Ariel, on being courageous and determined to reach your goals!

This year's was one of the most successful and well-attended shows in recent history! There were more than 40 sponsors, 400+ cars, and by all accounts, 10,000 spectators!

The St. Louis Arc is incredibly honored to be the charitable partner for this annual event. Thank you to all of the Arc volunteers who came out early on a Sunday morning to direct traffic and guide participating vehicles to their spots.

In addition to this incredible day, the St. Louis Arc presented a well-deserved BRAVO award to our friends, Neil Westfall, Arman Džafić, and the St. Louis European Auto Show for their incredible partnership over the years. The District of St. Louis LIT Cigar Lounge STL Cars and Coffee St. Louis

Join the League of Women Voters Metro St. Louis and St. Louis Arc for a presentation and Q&A focused on accessible voting and voter support resources. Learn about the tools and accommodations available to help ensure every voter can participate confidently and independently in the upcoming election.

Date: Tuesday, June 16
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom videoconferencing

Click the link below to register for this webinar. All registrants will receive a follow-up email that includes a link to the recording as well as any resources shared during the webinar.
https://slarc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_geLzyw0KTECq_Ly9zS8kwQ #/registration

St. Louis Arc is organizing a group meet-up for individuals with IDD at Pride St. Charles on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 11 am - 5 pm.

They'll meet at 11:30 am and spend a couple of hours visiting resources, enjoying the entertainment, and grabbing a meal (bring cash for any expenses).

This meetup is designed for individuals who can safely navigate the community. If you need assistance with personal care or mobility, please bring a companion.

Click the link below for more information and to RSVP. In order to RSVP, you will need to create a free Meetup account and join their group. 

https://www.meetup.com/connect-at-st-louis-arc/events/308004023/?eventOrigin=group_calenda

FRIDAY, JUNE 19
Special Fathers Network U.S. Tour
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: St. Louis Arc 1177 N. Warson Rd. St. Louis, 63132
The St. Louis Arc's Family Center will be open for this event in the evening.
Cost: FREE, but registration is required. https://21stcenturydads.org/us-tour-registration/

Fathers, mothers, caregivers, and others are cordially invited to join us on this stop of the Special Fathers Network (SFN) U.S. Tour! Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the SFN mentoring program, meet local Mentor Fathers, and connect with author and podcast host David Hirsch.

All attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the book: Dads Raising Children With Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide For 21st Century Dads.
Click the link to register: https://21stcenturydads.org/us-tour-registration/

It’s time!!! Come visit us at the St. Louis European Auto Show, by LIT Cigar Lounge at The District. It is a perfect, breezy day, and SO many incredible cars.

A beautiful night for cocktails in the Central West End! Stop by and say hi to us!

GOOD NEWS!
Jacob had the highest percentage of being mentioned in his job's surveys at the Museum of Illusions and twice received "Illusionist of the Month" awards! His supervisor, Steve, reported to Jacob's Employment team that he is very reliable and consistent at work. Jacob aspires to continue to do his job at the highest level he can. Way to go, Jacob!



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