3 ARC Programs Suspended

 

In this time of economic recession, the State of California has passed significant funding cuts to individuals with developmental disabilities.  These budget reductions directly affect the services that the Arc of Butte County provides here in Butte, Glenn and Tehama Counties
 
The Arc has been told by Far Northern Regional Center (the service agency that contracts with the State Department of Developmental) that the Arc's Socialization, Tutor and Recreational Therapy programs will be temporarily suspended.  There is no date set when funding might me restored.
 
These programs allow children and adults to successfully integrate into our local communities.

 

ARC families recently discussed on NBC how the budget cuts have effected their children... see News clip here.
 
The Arc will be no longer providing services to 197 clients, resulting in a $750,000.00 loss in program revenue.  These new program cuts come on top of $150,000 in cuts Arc sustained last February when the state passed their first phase of budget cuts.  The combined impacts amounts to 20% of Arc's funding.
 
The Arc expects to layoff 60 employees in addition to management work furloughs, cuts to health insurance and other expenditure reductions implemented last year in reaction to the financial impacts cause by the economic recession.

 

Questions? Please, contact us at (530) 891.5865 or info@arcbutte.org

 

Better yet, why not contact the Governor and let him know how these cuts are effecting your family. His office number is (916) 445.2841... and you'll find his email here. Let your voice be heard.

 

 

 

The Adult Day Program is having their annual ARC Store Fashion this Friday Sept 4th @ 1pm in the ARC pavilion at 2040 Park Ave., in Chico. This event is free and open to the public.

 

The Arc's ADP clients and instructors have worked together to choose special clothes from the ARC Store. They've had fun practicing the catwalk, selecting their favorites songs and learning valuable team work skills.

 

Please, come out and enjoy a wonderful show this Friday. It's always a great time!

 

Have questions about the ARC Store Fashion Show or the Adult Day Program? Please, contact Nelson or Dodi

 

 

 

 

The Annie B's Community Drive is in full swing!

 

To help you better understand this annual fundraising drive for local non-profits the North Valley Community Foundation would like to invite you all to the Downtown Chico Plaza this Thursday Sept 3rd during the farmer's market. We'll all be there to answer your questions. Come see your favorite ARC Coordinators... like Hollie from ILP, Nelson from ADP and maybe even Rene from the Rainbow of Kids Club!

 

Please, come by the ARC's booth to learn about our services and meet some of our staff! We'll be there 6-9pm

It's going to be a beautiful evening!

 

 

 

The book donations have been overwhelming in the Chico ARC Store. Too many to fit on the shelves so you know what that means! It's time for another BIG BOOK SALE!

 

2040 Park Ave.,Chico

 

Paperback 25 cents

Hardbound 50 cents

 

Proceeds from the BIG BOOK SALE benefit the ARC's Family Support programs... and with the recent California budget cuts that's more important then ever.

 

 

 

 

Have questions? Please, call the ARC Store 343.3666

 

 

Executive Director Michael McGinnis ext # 102

Office Manager Jennifer White ext # 113

 

Administrative Assistant Lynn Wagner ext # 206

 

Resource Developer Leah T. McKean ext # 203