Summer Picnic a Success!
On July 8th, Outreach and Family Services hosted over a hundred parents and children at their annual networking picnic at their main office. Families connected while enjoying food, fun and games. It was a great evening! Check out the pictures by clicking below.
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It's Parents' Day Out. Take some time to restore yourself and leave your children -with and without disabilities - in the trained and qualified hands of volunteers for a morning of fun from 9 am - 1 pm on three different dates, at the following locations:
Saturday, September 6, 2014
9 am - 1 pm
St. Isaac Jogues Church
9215 Old Harford Rd. , Parkville, MD 21234
Sign up by contacting Becky Harnett via email or phone at
410-296-2272, x 2306.
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Programming support for Parents' Day Out provided by:
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Golf Tourney Co-Chair reflects on his 20 years supporting The Arc
After the dust settled from The Arc Baltimore's 20th Annual Golf Tournament, tournament committee co-chair Mike Eikenberg from Expressway Office Solutions reflected on his involvement with The Arc Baltimore and its golf tournament for the past 20 years where he raised over $1.3 M.
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The Arc Baltimore receives CARF Accreditation!
The Arc Baltimore received its fourth, three year CARF accreditation in June. This recognition is a testament to the hard work of our Board, staff and families for the organization and the individuals that we support. Big round of applause! CARF is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of human service providers with a main focus on quality assurance.
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Back to School Youth Summer Jam!
Saturday, August 23, 2014 11AM-3PM
Lake Clifton Campus
2801 St. Lo Dr.
Baltimore, MD 21213
Games and activities for all who attend plus live musical performances, with a featured performance from the "Speak Life Tour" artists.
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Get Your Sea Legs
Captains Caring & Sharing provide boating and swimming opportunities for children with disabilities and serious illnesses. If you are interested in an adventurous outing full of family fun, check out their website.
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Youth Artwork Needed
Youth artists with developmental disabilities can now submit artwork for consideration in our 13th annual Art in the Round exhibit and silent auction.
The deadline for art submission for children and youth is September 29th and all submissions must include an artist packet.
Friday, November 7, 2014,
Scottish Rite Masonic Center
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National Convention 2014
Over 600 people from The Arc's nearly 700 chapters are expected to attend their national convention in New Orleans from September 30 - October 2 to network with those who share a passion for disability issues, learn from the best in the field and add a voice to those who are shaping the future of The Arc.
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Are You a Member?
Join The Arc Baltimore and be a contributing member who supports advocacy and service to people with disabilities and their families. Please donate now. Thank you!
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Rec and Leisure in August
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Support for Parents
Moms Understand (II) (New!)
Join us on the third Thursday of each month for moms of adult children with disabilities, who want to talk about issues that they face as their child grows older.
See our flyer for more information.
Please RSVP to Dianna Morgan.
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Moms of young children with developmental disabilities laugh, cry, share stories and hugs on the first Wednesday of the month.
Please RSVP to Dianna Morgan.
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Guy Talk
Meet with other dads to discuss the joys and challenges of having a child with a developmental disability on the fourth Thursday of the month.
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Our 2013 Annual Report
Our 2013 Annual Report demonstrates The Arc's mission to be an integral part of the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, at all stages. We're proud to showcase three such stories of individuals and their families and their relationship with The Arc. We thank you for your continued support and dedication to our mission and hope that you enjoy getting to know some of the people we support.
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Enews Subscription
The Arc has three monthly enewsletters (Catalyst, Reaching Families, and Volunteers & Interns) and an Advocacy Network with as-needed alerts. Subscribe to one or all.
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