Big Thanks To TU's Phi Mu!

The Arc Baltimore would like to give a big shout out of thanks to the Phi Mu Chapter at Towson University!  The students volunteered at a Halloween party at our center in Dundalk and our Art in the Round event.

Thank you from everyone at The Arc Baltimore for your willingness to give back to the community! If you would like to volunteer or intern and have fun too, contact Debbie Staigerwald for more information. Thank you!

Teaching As You Learn

Students from The School of Pharmacy at Notre Dame University of Maryland have been visiting our programs to explain the importance of handwashing to prevent sickness. The students use hand sanitizer and make sure the individuals have a "germ free" experience. The students are in a three year program and spend their time volunteering for The Arc in various ways. Besides these educational presentations, they also provide childcare during our Family Education Series. Thank you Notre Dame!

Best Art In The Round Yet

  

Nearly 400 people attended Art in the Round in support of The Arc Baltimore. Guests bid high on iPads and their phones to take home a coveted piece of art created by artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Seventy-nine featured pieces were chosen by our selection committee from more than 200 submissions!

 

One lucky guest won a 65" Ultra HD 3DTV donated by Chris and Jen Brandenburg valued at $7,500. Other attendees took silly souvenir photos at the Pixilated Photo Booth, danced to the music of the DJ and enjoyed the delicious food and Twisted Tulip specialty drink. Over $35,000 was raised for The Arc Baltimore and 60% of auction bids went to the artists - it was a wonderful night for all! Click below to see event photos.

 

BLOG: A Poem by Shane Hargest

"My Saturday Southern Sunshine" is a poem written by Shane Hargest, a disabilities advocate and speaker who aims to "change people's perspective" about individuals with disabilities. In addition, Shane conducts accessibility assessments at local businesses to ensure that they provide appropriate accommodations for all people. Shane recently chose The Arc Baltimore to provide him employment services.

Adopt A Family This Holiday

  

Outreach and Family Services always provides special assistance to our families to ensure they can enjoy holiday meals and gift giving/receiving opportunities in November and December. We need your help to make it happen.

 

We invite companies, families, book clubs, service groups or any caring person to consider adopting a family of children with disabilities. This time of year can be really hard on Moms & Dads who want to make it a festive and memorable time. If you would like to collect/purchase all the fixin's for a traditional meal, let us know. We have a suggested grocery list. Or help us fulfill the wishes of some of the children and their parents (who never want anything, but we insist they get gifts too!).

 

For a family food list or to adopt a family and receive all the ages, gender info, clothing sizes, etc., contact Mercedes Thompson or 410-296-2272 ext. 5318.