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Greetings!
In this issue you'll find useful information about ARC services including a calendar of upcoming program events. Plus photos and stories on recent ARC events.
Since 1953, The ARC of Butte County has provided services for special needs children and adults with developmental disabilities. In 2010, we serve over 900 families in Butte and Glenn County.
If you have any questions or suggestions we'd love to hear from you! Contact us at (530) 891.5865 or leahmckean@arcbutte.org |
ARC's "Bridge the Gap" Thanks you!
Many thanks to the ARC staff, BOD, volunteers and especially the community for making our first "Bridge The Gap" Annual Campaign a success! Together we raised $32,000 in pledges. Your donations and efforts during this campaign will insure our Family Support programs will continue to help parents through the stresses of raising a special needs child, helping to keep families healthy, cohesive, and united.
 There are an estimated 240,000 individuals with developmental disabilities in California alone. Sadly, there is a growing population of special needs children right here in our community. The stresses of everyday life greatly increase when a family is faced with the extraordinary challenges of parenting an individual with special needs. 80% of parents of children with Autism divorce. 63% of family-member caregivers battle sleep deprivation, depression and anxiety.
Since 1953, the ARC of Butte County has provided high quality services for special needs children and adults with developmental disabilities. In 2010, we serve approx 900 families who have members with a developmental disability in Butte and Glenn Counties (Calif., USA).
Your donations will help us "Bridge the Gap" between hope and reality for our clients and their families.
We sincerely thank you all for your support.
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2 ARC Store ADP Employees of the Week
ARC Adult Day Program clients Glenda and Ty both won the ARC Store Employee of the Week Award in July 2010 for their excellent work.
Everyone knows to try the ARC Store first when looking for a bargain however few know that the ARC Store offers a lot more to the community then a place to save money. The ARC Store also offers work experience to many ARC Adult Day Program clients in both Chico and Oroville.
"The ARC Store offers our clients the chance to learn valuable skills," say Nelson Corwin, ADP Coordinator, "Work experience, social skills, math plus it builds their self esteem."
Congratulations to Glenda and Ty!
Have questions about our Chico & Oroville Adult Day Program? Please, contact Nelson in Chico and Ed in Oroville.
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Outlaws Play For The ARC ~ Aug 29th
 The Chico Outlaws are playing a benefit game for the ARC of Butte County this summer!
Sunday, August 29th the Outlaws will go up against the St George Road Runners. Bring the whole family out for an exciting end of summer game and support an important local cause at the same time.
Tickets are only $7 for the 3rd base section and $11 for behind home plate. The ARC will receive 50% of all tickets sells.
Get YOUR tickets at either ARC Stores...
- Chico ARC Store @ 2020 Park Avenue
- Oroville ARC Store @ 2745 Oro Dam Blvd
Funds raised by this event will stay local and benefit the ARC's Family Support Programs! PLAY BALL!!
Have questions? Call us! ARC Stores 343.3666 or 532.1272 or info@arcbutte.org
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Rainbow Of Kids Club & Older Kids Club
Something fun going on every Saturday @ 10-1pm
ROKC meets every Saturday
OKC meets 2nd & 4th Saturday
- Please, contact Patti Thomas by the Wednesday before event to secure your child's spot.
Family Support Every Tuesday @ 5:30pm
"Spanish Group" 1st & 3rd Tuesday
FOCUS 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, dinner provided
(You must sign up by Monday)
- Please, contact Patti for details (891.5865 ext # 107)
Chico - Adult Day Program - 891.5865
"Art Class with Alan" every Monday and Wednesday
Every Monday: Math, Spanish, Cooking, STRIVE and Walking Club
Every Tuesday: Grubb Garden Club,"Be Well" Exercise, Movies, Sewing, Drama, Reading
Every Wednesday: STRIVE Outing, Cinemark Movie
Every Thursday: "Be Well" Exercise,Yoga, Math, Sign Language Every Friday: Car Wash! 10am-Noon @ 2040 Park Ave. (Open to the public. Money raised goes towards Fun Friday activities.)
Special "Fun Friday" Lunch Field Trips
Togo's and One Mile Pool - on the 6th
Burger Hut - on the 13th
Panda Express - on the 20th
La Comida - on the 27th
- Contact Nelson Corwin for Chico events and classes
Oroville - Adult Day Program - 532.1272
Every Monday: Problem Solving, Crafts, "Be Well" Exercise, STRIVE
Every Tuesday: Grubb Garden Club, Spanish, Math, Cooking Every Wednesday: Problem Solving, History, "Be Well" Exercise Every Thursday: Smiles Sign Language, Movies, Crafts
FUN Friday Events: TBA
- Please, contact Ed or Cindy on Oroville events First Aid & CPR Classes
- Please, contact Tom details
All numbers and email addresses below...
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Have questions?
Please, feel free to call us... (530) 891.5865
Executive Director Michael McGinnis ext # 102
Associate Director/ILS Patti Thomas ext # 107
Associate Director/Adult Day Program Nelson Corwin ext # 201 nelsoncorwin@arcbutte.org
Independent Living Skills/Parenting Coordinator Bonnie Bethelext # 106 bonniebethel@arcbutte.org
Independent Living Skills Coordinator Ray Fennell ext # 108 raymondfennell@arcbutte.org
Rainbow Of Kids Club & Older Kids Club Coordinator Patti Thomas ext # 107
Respite Scheduler Sandy Crabtree ext # 101
Human Resources Gail Brown ext # 103
Office Manager Jennifer White ext # 113
Administrative Assistant Lynn Wagner ext # 206
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ANNIE B's
Community Drive
Donate to The ARC through Annie B's and the NVCF will send us grant money. Making your donation worth even more!
Please, donate today!
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Open Mon-Fri
8am-2pm
Located inside the
Oroville
ARC Store
2745 Oro Dam Blvd.
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Open 7 Days a Week
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm
Sun 11am-5pm
2020 Park Avenue
343.3666
2745 Oro Dam Blvd.
532.1272
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4 Easy Ways To Support The Arc
2) Mail a Check
Arc of Butte County
2030 Park Avenue
Chico, CA 95928
3) Donate A Car
Do you have a vehicle taking up valuable space in your garage? Why not donate that car, boat, RV, trailer to The Arc. For more info, please, call Brenda or Shelley at (530) 343.3666
4) Planned Giving
There are many ways for a donor to make a Charitable Bequest to Arc. If you are interested in making a legacy gift, please contact your personal financial planner or attorney. For basic info about leaving your legacy in Butte County, please contact the Arc's Executive Director Michael McGinnis at (530) 891-5865.
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Arc's
Trading Company
We have lots of new items up on our EBay Store! ~~~~~~~~~~
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Once a month you'll receive the Arc Newsletter full of info about upcoming events, services, classes, field trips and so much more!
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The mission of the Arc of Butte County is to ensure the opportunity for children and adults with developmental disabilities to choose and realize goals, which advance and enhance their quality of life.
The Arc of Butte County is a nonprofit charitable community organization providing services for special needs children and adults with mental retardation and developmental disabilities and their families since 1953.
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2010 Board of Directors
President Ed
Caldwell Vice-President Elaine Pegg Treasurer Scott Laursen
Courtney Casey
"Members at Large"
Cheryl Benjamin
John Breedlove
George
Farrugia
Mary Williams
Jim Graydon
Steffen Nelson
Tim Vander Heiden
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This newsletter is paid for in part by a grant from the City of Chico. www.chico.ca.us
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