Thanks to Our Recent Supporters
Alan & Meryl Metni
Alicia Parrish
Alicia Woo
Amy Arnold
Andrea Speir
Andrew & Joanne
MacRae
Ann Arnold
Ashley Martel
Austin Children's
Shelter
Austin Trust Co.
Barak & Tarry
Benaryeh,
Barbara Harms
Bethany United
Methodist Church
Bill & Sarah Ott
Bob & Susan Kay
Brad & Linda
Anderson
Brad & Peggy Beal
Bratton Firm PC
Brent & Jeanne
Ryan
Brian & Maureen
Benschoter
Brian & Wendy
Yarbrough
Bruce & Janey Smith
Bryan Byrd
Carolyn Box
Cass Grange &
Tom Moe
Catherine Hart
Celeste Hubert
Charles Wagner
Cherly & Steve Fain
Chesney & Dale
Coker
Christi Marrufo
Christopher &
Heather Morrison
City of Austin/
Cultural Division
Clark & Christine
Kennington
Claudia Doty Bera
Cory Culpepper
Craig McCoy
Craig Niederstadt
CVS Pharmacy
Cynthia Work
Dan & Jill Remick
Dan Pruett
David & Bambi
Bratton
David & Barbara
Gamble
David Kittleson
David O'Malley
Debbie Pearson
Deborah Green
Ed Clements
Ellen Lake
Evan & Margaret
Williams
Frances Bennett
Frank & Donna
McCamant
Genelle Edwards
George & Kay
Kitzmiller
Geraldine Tucker
Gloria Culpepper
Halley Sinclair
Haynes Whaley
Associates
Holly Garcia
Hugh & Sarah
Fitzsimons
IBM
Ike & Cindy
Harbuck
Jackie Dodson
Jane Collins
Jeffery Bennett &
Becky Banasik
Jennifer Gildred
Jenny Tynes
Jerry & Rosemary
Sullivan
Jesse McBay
Jim McCullick
Jim Spencer
Joe Stoeltje
John & Judy
Schlotzhauer
John & Barbara
Davis
John Scott & Janette
Lewis
Judy Feller
Judy Jellison
Keith & Alice Maxie
Keith Fern & Julie
Berwald
Ken & Roxy Bartley
Kim Love
Kristin Inman
Larry & Linda
Swayze
Laurie Satterfield
Leanne Billups
Lee Manford
Lisa Rhodes
Liz Davis
Liz Huff
Louis & Lynn
Renaud
Louise Harpman
Majid & Glenda
Shoghi
Marc & Mimi Spier
Marcena Collier
Maria Martinez
Marietta Kemnitz
Mark & Randi Knight
Marnie Dodson
Martin & Marianne
Rochelle
Mary & Trac Bledsoe
Mary D'Anton
Mary Lynn Grimes
Meals On Wheels
Melissa Rizzo
Michael & Claudia
Burnett
Michael & Suzie
Prince
Mike & Olivia Derr
Morton Topfer
Nicholas & Brenda
Mercier
Nick Peterson
Nikolai Wunderlin
Patricia Baggerly
Patricia Grimes
Patricia Loud
Patricia Vandervoort
Patrick & Monet
Lessner
Penny Yanez
Peter & Elisa
Holmertz
ProFx Inc.
Rachael & Ben Vaughn Foundation
Randy Sabbagh
Raymond & Nancy
Risk
Richard & Barbara
Buratti
Richard & Grace
Doyle
Rob & Lori Askew
Rob & Shirley Peek
Ron Greening
Sally Stoneking
Scott Harbour
Serge & Kerry
Ugarte
Shelley Scott
Shield-Ayres
Foundation
Stephen & Krista
Sherwood
Stephen Fenoglio
Steve & Lynn
Steakley
Susan Eason
Susan Salch
Tammy Ward
Templeton Fund
Thomas & Clasine
Dickson
Thomas & Michelle
Brocato
Thomas D. Brooks
Timothy & Evelyn
Kelley
Tom & Heather
Murphy
Tom & Karen Sliger
Topfer Family
Foundation
Vangi Smith
Victor Flores
Vincent & Susan
Hauser
Walter & Martha
Williams
Water Street
Foundation
Wells Fargo
Foundation
Will & Sylvia Holford
Zarine Gautam
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The Arc Christmas Toy Give-A-Way
Austin Children's Shelter Donates Toys to The Arc
 For the past three years, the Austin Children's Shelter has donated their surplus toys to The Arc's Family & Caregiver Support Program. Christmas came early for more than 100 kids and their siblings. Each child received two toys and a family game to share.
Pictured Left: Niki Robinson & elated Logan, who received a talking Duck
'Tis the Season of Giving! The Arc of the Capital Area Board Room turns into Santa's Closet
Look at all those toys!
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Grants Help Support The Arc's Services
Gifts Help The Arc Continue Caring for Central Texans
The Arc of the Capital Area received a number of generous grants during December. The Shield-Ayres Foundation approved $10,000 and The Rachael & Ben Vaughan Foundation approved $5,000 in support of The Arc of the Capital Area Family & Caregiver Support Program to help ensure that families of children with developmental disabilities continue to have access to essential information and support they need to keep their children at home, in school and functioning within the community.
The Arc of the Capital Area received a $1,500 CVS Caremark Community Grant for the Respite Program. "This gift
enables The Arc to continue to provide essential relief to parents with
children with disabilities," says Susan Eason, Executive Director. Grants were awarded to
organizations that share a common vision with the CVS Caremark's All Kids Can™ program,
which strives to make life easier for children with disabilities.
We are also very thankful to receive $17,500 from The Topfer Foundation and $10,000 from the Wells Fargo for the Arc of the Arts Studio & Gallery. The Arc of the Arts Studio & Gallery provides an artist studio, for teaching art to individuals with developmental disabilities, and an art gallery, where the artists not only sell their art, but also receive job skills training.
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Upcoming 2010 Events
Save the Date
Ruth's Chris "Celebrity Bartender" Event 
Wednesday, Jan. 20, 5:30pm-7pm
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
(6th & Congress) The holidays are over, Bowl games are played, but there's always time to celebrate The Arc of the Capital Area's efforts. Come party with a purpose & raise your glass with good cheer for the New Year at one of Austin's finest restaurants. This month's "Celebrity Bartender" is JD Torian, board member and owner of Austin's Pizza. There will be $5 martinis and 1/2 price appetizers. Additional 2010 dates: April 21, July 21 & Sept. 15. Future celebrity bartenders TBA.
RunTex Open House
Thursday, Jan. 28, 5:30pm-7pm
RunTex @ The Triangle (4615 N. Lamar)
RunTex invit es runners and non-runners alike to their Triangle location to preview a custom designed t-shirt and original art from the Arc of the Arts Studio. Drawings for gear will also be available for customers.
"Come Fall In Love With The Arc" Open House
Thursday, Feb.
11, 6pm-8pm
Arc of the Arts Studio & Gallery
(6717 Burnet Road)
Guests can purchase one-of-a-kind
artistic gifts, handmade with love, for their someone special.
"Spring Has Sprung" Fashion Show
co-hosted with The Arc of Texas
Thursday, April 29, 6-9pm
Arc of the Arts
Studio & Gallery (6717 Burnet
Road)
Get your glam on and come see our models strut their stuff.
 Arc Golf Classic
May 13, Double Shotgun: 8am & 1pm
Lion's Municipal Golf Course
(2901 Enfield Road)
We'll be adding a morning field to double the fun for this year's annual golf tournament. Teams will enjoy camaraderie, contests, prizes, food &
beverages. Stay tuned for the details for the "Kick-Off Par-Tee"!
Our Golf Tournament Planning Meeting is Thursday, Jan. 14, noon, at the Arc of the Arts Studio (6717 Burnet Road). Please come if you are interested in participating on the committee. You can also get more information by contacting Alicia Parrish at 512.476.7044, ext. 217
"Tiki Time"
End of Summer Bash
Friday, Aug.
13, 5pm-8pm
Arc of the Arts
Studio & Gallery (6717 Burnet
Road)
You can't beat the heat if you miss The Arc's August party. Come cool off with friends and enjoy refreshments and end-of-summer shopping.
11th annual "Building
Bridges" Art Celebration & Auction
Our first Planning Meeting for the 2010 event will be Wednesday, Jan. 20, at noon at the Board Room at the office. Seeking event coordinators, party planners, graphic designers and those with public relations experience who love art, wine & good times. If you are interested in volunteering for our steering committee, please join us or contact Alicia Parrish at 512.476.7044 ext. 217
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Time to Clean House. Don't forget about the Household Recycling Program
The Arc of Texas hosts a Household Recycling Program. You can donate gently used household items you no longer want or need. Since 1972, they have partnered with
Thrift Town (5700 Manchaca Road). The Arc of the Capital Area receives a portion of these proceeds.
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