Our Future and Estate Planning page has been updated with new contact names and some additional information, including a very informative slide show.
A big THANK YOU to all of the players, sponsors, donors, and volunteers at this year's Trivia Playoff. This event raised over $9,000! All proceeds help support individuals with developmental disabilities in Frederick County. See you next year!
Our Spring 2008 Skills Trainer newsletter has been added to our site.
April 2008
Nifty! The Arc's Trivia Playoff fundraiser will be held on April 11. Still time to sign your team up. And spectator passes will be available the night of the event. Just stop in to enjoy all the fun, including food, drinks, the silent auction, door prizes, trivia, and Chef Buck's soda fountain! This is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year. Be there or be square!
Did you receive a tax refund this year? If so, please consider donating part of it to The Arc. If you owe on April 15, your accountant may recommend that you plan ahead for next year. In addition to cash, you may want to consider donating stock or real estate holdings, or setting up a Charitable Remainder Trust to benefit The Arc or our Endowment Fund.
Want to volunteer? New volunteer opportunities have been added to our site.
Our Summer Camp Guide has been updated for 2008. As always, we encourage parents and guardians to contact the camps directly for more information, but we hope our list is a good starting point.
The March/April edition of our newsletter, The Link has been posted. Don't forget that you can automatically receive a copy of The Link by joining The Arc.
March 2008
Pull that poodle skirt out of the closet, dust off those 45 records, and join us at the 23rd Annual Trivia Playoff on April 11. This fun-filled evening features prizes, food, beverages, and of course, trivia. This is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year. Hope to see you there!
It's not too late to get your tickets for the Frederick County Bar Association's Art Auction, to be held Friday, March 14. Contact Beate at 301-663-0909 for more information. All proceeds from the ticket sales, sponsorships, art sales, and silent auction benefit The Arc.
Our Fiscal Year 2007 Annual Report has been posted to our website. Everyone who donated during FY 2007 (July 1, 2006-June 30, 2007) should receive a copy in the mail. If you did not get a copy and would like one, please contact our office at 301-663-0909 and we will be happy to send one to you. Thanks for helping us make FY 2007 a very successful year.
February 2008
Updated February 28 - After reading the articles in this week's Frederick News-Post, many people have wondered how they can help John Baker and other individuals who are moving out on their own. Please see our "Donate" page to learn how you can make a real difference.
The Arc is proud to have been selected the beneficiary for this year's Charity Art Auction, hosted by the Bar Association of Frederick County. We hope to see you there on March 14.
Calling all parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, child care providers, and anyone who wants to support The Arc! In celebration of our 50th Anniversary, and to raise funds for the "Real World" experience, we are selling tickets to a custom-designed children's playhouse. Approximate value of the playhouse is $3,200. Raffle tickets are only $5.00!
The most recent edition of The Link, our membership newsletter, has been added to our site.
Also added to our site -- one-page brochures about many of our supports, services, and activities.
January 2008
Happy New Year! This year marks the 50th anniversary of The Arc of Frederick County. We are very proud of our accomplishments over the years, and we have several exciting events planned for 2008. Check back for more details, or please consider making this the year you volunteer for one of these activities. What a great time to get involved!
Speaking of exciting events, mark your calendar for our annual Trivia Playoff on April 11.
Children who have a brother or sister with a developmental disability are invited to attend our popular Sibshops. New dates have just been announced.
The Winter edition of our Skills Trainer newsletter has been added to our site.
December 2007
The November/December edition of our newsletter, The Link has been posted. Don't forget that you can automatically receive a copy of The Link by joining The Arc.
All of us at The Arc of Frederick County wish you a very happy holiday season. Please remember The Arc in your end-of-year contributions. Donations by check, gifts to our endowment fund, and gifts in honor of someone are always very much appreciated. You can even make a secure donation online . Thanks to all of you for your generous support throughout the year.
November 2007
Are you a brother or sister of a kid with a developmental disability, or do you know someone who is? The Arc's popular SibShop events give kids a chance to talk about what it's like having a sibling with a developmental disability ... and have lots of fun, too!
Planning for emergencies is important for everyone, and it presents different challenges for people with disabilities. Our Emergency Preparedness page can help people with disabilities and their families think about ways they can prepare for disasters before they happen. We hope our "Grab and Go Emergency Book" is especially helpful.
The Arc of Frederick County has been added to Wikipedia! Please visit our listing to learn more about what we do. We are excited to be part of this world-wide web project.
The Arc is a proud partner agency of the United Way of Frederick County. Please remember us when you pledge to the United Way Campaign this fall. You can designate your donation to The Arc of Frederick County by writing #05 on your pledge form.
October 2007
A big "thank you" to all of the golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and donors who participated in our Captain's Choice Golf Tournament. One of our most important fundraisers, held this year on September 24, raised over $21,000! All proceeds stay here in Frederick County to assist individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Hope to see you all again next year.
Our Fall 2007 Skills Educator and Respite Provider newsletter has been posted to our site. If you are interested in a flexible and rewarding job opportunity, visit our Employment page for current openings and information on how to apply.
September 2007
Everyone is getting ready to tee off for our Captain's Choice Golf Tournament on September 24. There is still room for more players and sponsors. Nothing like spending a beautiful September morning on the golf course, while raising money for The Arc at the same time. Please join us!
The September/October edition of our newsletter, The Link, has been added to our site.
Job hunting? While The Arc is fully staffed at this time, individuals we support are looking to hire skills educators and respite care providers. Visit our Volunteer and Employment page for all the openings.
August 2007
Our latest newsletter has been added to our site. The Link is sent to all members of The Arc. It contains lots of information about our agency, our activities and services, and ways to be involved.
Here's a fun, short-term volunteer opportunity. In 2008, The Arc of Frederick County will be celebrating 50 years of service to the Frederick community, with a variety of events from January - December of 2008. If you would like to be part of planning these events, the first meeting will be at The Arc's office on Thursday, August 9th. More information is on our Volunteer page. We'd love to see you there!
Speaking of loving to see you there -- please join us for our Captain's Choice Golf Tournament on September 24. The registration form gives all the details. This is a wonderful fundraiser for The Arc, and the golfers always have a fabulous time.
People interested in becoming a skills educator or respite care provider can now print the entire application packet to save a trip to our office.
July 2007
Fore! The registration form for our Captain's Choice Golf Tournament is now online. This event is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year -- hope you can join us!
Volunteers are desperately needed for the July 21 Parents' Day Out. We have several children registered but not enough volunteers. Please consider spending a few fun hours with us that Saturday. Contact Beate Frankel at 301-663-0909 to sign up.
Our Summer 2007 Skills Educator Provider newsletter has been posted.
June 2007
Handy around the house? Looking for a way to volunteer? The Arc has the perfect opportunity for you! We're in need of a handy-person to help with occasional minor office maintenance. Details are on our Volunteer and Employment page.
Our very popular Parents' Day Out is looking for donations of the following:
The most recent issue of The Link (special double issue!) and our FY 2006 Annual Report have been added to our Print Resources page.
May 2007
Summer is just around the corner. Our popular list of summer camps has been updated for 2007. Note that The Arc of Frederick County does not endorse any of the camps, we merely provide a compiled list for the convenience of families looking for this information.
Our Spring 2007 Skills Trainer newsletter has been added to our site.
The Arc is pleased to announce that we now have a full time, bilingual Support Coordinator who is fluent in Spanish and will be doing outreach in the Hispanic Community. If you know someone who needs services from The Arc that speaks Spanish, please have them contact Dora Gonzales on our Spanish phone line number, 301-663-4449 or have them email DGonzales@arcfc.org.
El Arc del Condado de Frederick esta muy satisfecho para anunciar que ahora tenemos una Coordinadora de Apoyo quien habla Español para hacer acercamiento a la comunidad Hispana. Si usted conoce a alguien que necesita servicios y que habla Español, por favor de llamar a Dora Gonzales en nuestra linea de Español, 301-663-4449 o por Email DGonzales@arcfc.org.
April 2007
Mark your calendars -- our annual Captain's Choice Golf Tournament is scheduled for Monday, September 24. Check out the Events page for details.
A big THANK YOU to all of the players, sponsors, donors, and volunteers at this year's Trivia Playoff. This event raised over $15,000! All proceeds help support individuals with developmental disabilities in Frederick County. See you next year!
March 2007
Updated March 27 - Information on the training session, "A Framework for Planning," has been added to our events page.
Question: Where can you have a lot of fun, win fantastic prizes, AND support The Arc at the same time?
Answer: At The Arc's Trivia Playoff fundraiser! It's not too late to join the fun.... send in your registration today!
Did you receive a tax refund this year? If so, please consider donating part of it to The Arc. If you owe on April 15, your accountant may recommend that you plan ahead for next year. In addition to cash, you may want to consider donating stock or real estate holdings, or setting up a Charitable Remainder Trust to benefit The Arc or our Endowment Fund.
February 2007
Yeehaw! Giddy up, pardners, to The Arc's 22nd Annual Trivia Playoff to be held on March 30. This here's a way to support The Arc and have more fun than partakin' of some sarsaparilla at the Two Dog Saloon. Hope to see y'all there!
All members automatically receive a copy of our newsletter, The Link. The January/February 2007 issue is now online.
Job hunting? Be sure to check our current openings. Some great part-time opportunities are now available, perfect for college students looking to get experience in their fields of study.
January 2007
Happy New Year! Here at The Arc we are looking forward to many exciting events. Parents of children with developmental disabilities may be interested in the Future and Estate Planning Presentation and Letter of Intent Workshop on January 12. Our 22nd Annual Trivia Playoff will be held on March 30 -- details and the registration brochure are now online!
The Winter edition of our Skills Trainer newsletter has been added to our site.
We are proud of our excellent work on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. We have posted some of our recent accomplishments, and we look forward to continuing our strong tradition of service and support.
December 2006
The November/December edition of our newsletter, The Link has been posted. Don't forget that you can automatically receive a copy of The Link by joining The Arc.
Our Donations and Donor Privacy Policy is now posted on our website.
All of us at The Arc of Frederick County wish you a very happy holiday season. Please remember The Arc in your end-of-year contributions. Donations by check, gifts to our endowment fund, and gifts in honor of someone are always very much appreciated. You can even make a secure donation online . Thanks to all of you for your generous support throughout the year.
November 2006
Move volunteer opportunities have been added to our site.
Skills Educators and Respite Care Providers now have a newsletter just for them. You can download a copy from our Print Resources page.
We've made some address changes changes on the Attorney List, which is on our Futures Planning page.
The holidays are right around the corner. As you make your list and check it twice, consider shopping online to help support The Arc. Or make an online donation to The Arc and will will send a personalized letter to the recipient to notify them of your generous gift.
Congratulations to Joanna Pierson, The Arc of Frederick County's Executive Director, for receiving an award from the Frederick County Commission on Disabilities. Well deserved!
October 2006
The Arc is a proud partner agency of the United Way of Frederick County. Please remember us when you pledge to the United Way Campaign this fall. You can designate your donation to The Arc of Frederick County by writing #05 on your pledge form.
Our popular Parents' Day Out program is in need of various items. If you can donate any of these, please contact Beate Frankel at 301-663-0909.
All members automatically receive a copy of our newsletter, The Link. The most recent edition is now online.
September 2006
Updated September 14 -- Two new events have been added to our site. Hope to see you there!
The Arc is delighted to announce that our Endowment Fund has reached the $1 million goal. Our Endowment Fund is designed to assist families in planning for the future. We thank our many contributors for making this goal a reality.
It's not too late to sign up for our Captain's Choice Scramble. Join in the fun, enjoy a round of golf, lots of prizes, and a delicious luncheon while supporting The Arc.
We have added a few more web links to our site. There is a lot of great information about specific disabilities, resources for families, education, government programs, and more.
August 2006
The Fiscal Year 2007 Board of Directors list is now posted on our site.
Registrations and sponsorships are rolling in for our annual Captain's Choice Golf Scramble! Please download the brochure so you can be part of this fabulous and fun fundraiser.
July 2006
Updated July 18 -- Two new job opportunities have just been posted to our website.
Like to golf? Like to have fun? Want to support The Arc? Then please join us for our annual Captain's Choice Golf Scramble! Our brochure is now available to download.
Is art more your thing? Be sure to visit the Community Wall Exhibit at the Delaplaine Center in downtown Frederick.
Job hunters are encouraged to check our Employment page on a regular basis. It has just been updated.
Be sure to read our latest newsletter, The Link , for additional information about The Arc and our activities.
June 2006
Families who are interested in Futures and Estate Planning may want to download our updated Attorney Resource List.
Be sure to check our Events page. There you will find details on upcoming events such as our Annual Membership Meeting, Awards Ceremony, Golf Tournament, support groups, and more.
If you are trying to reach Service Coordination, please note that their phone number is 301-663-8044 and their address is 5303 Spectrum Drive Suite I, Frederick, MD 21703.
May 2006
Updated May 23 -- All current members are invited to attend our annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, June 1 at 5:15 pm.
We're growing! A full-time Support Coordinator position has been added to our Employment page.
Congratulations to Sarah Stup, a young lady served by The Arc of Frederick County, for her first children's book, Do-Si-Do with Autism, now in print. This delightful book can be purchased from her website, SarahStup.com. Way to go, Sarah!
All Arc members, supporters, and friends are invited to our Annual Awards Ceremony on June 5.
April 2006
All members automatically receive a copy of our newsletter, The Link,. The most recent edition is now online.
We have added a Letter of Intent template on our Futures Planning page. This template can be completed on your computer and customized to meet your needs.
If you received a tax refund this year, please consider donating part of it to The Arc. You may send donations with a credit card through our website, or send a check to our office. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Thank you!
March 2006
Updated March 17 - Join us for the Disability Awareness Expo, to be held April 1 at Walkersville High School. This free event is an opportunity to learn about services and supports available.
Question: Where can you have a lot of fun, win fantastic prizes, AND support The Arc at the same time?
Answer: At The Arc's Trivia Playoff fundraiser! It's not too late to join the fun.... send in your registration today!
New links have been updated to our site.
Mark your calendars! Our Captain's Choice Golf Scramble will be held on Monday, September 25 at Hollow Creek Golf Club.
February 2006
They say the neon lights are bright at The Arc's annual Trivia Playoff. Information and the registration form are now online. Everyone is welcome to attend!
The Arc is sponsoring a new independent living skills class. Details are on our Events page.
We have updated our online Timeline, which shows the exciting history of The Arc of Frederick County.
This month's Parents' Day Out has been rescheduled to February 18.
January 2006
Updated January 11 - New Year, New Job? See the openings that have been added to our Employment Opportunities page.
The new year brings some exciting changes for part of The Arc. On January 1, our Service Coordination Division became its own agency, Service Coordination, Inc. Nothing has changed to the Support Services we provide in Frederick County. We look forward to continuing our long tradition of providing advocacy, resources, and connections to individuals with developmental disabilities in Frederick County.
The January/February edition of The Link has been added to our site. The newsletter is sent to everyone who is a member of The Arc.
December 2005
Updated December 27 - Exciting changes are coming to The Arc!
We're growing! All new employment opportunities are added to our site as they become available.
The Link, The Arc of Frederick County's official newsletter, is now available in PDF format for downloading. Sign up to receive The Link on a regular basis by becoming a member.
The Arc's FY 2005 Annual Report was mailed recently to members. If you would like to receive a copy of this year's report, please call 301-663-0909 or email us at info@arcfc.org. The report may also be downloaded on our Resources page.
All of us at The Arc of Frederick County wish you a very happy holiday season. Please remember The Arc in your end-of-year contributions. Car donations, gifts to our endowment fund, and gifts in honor of someone are always very much appreciated. You can even make a secure donation online . Thanks to all of you for your generous support throughout the year.
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