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On October 16th, for the second year in a row, the local Phi Mu Chapter at Towson University volunteered at Art in the Round. They spent the evening helping guests bid on artwork with mobile bidding using smart phones and iPads. Art in the Round helps to promote local artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Phi Mu ladies were a big help in making this event a success. Thank you from The Arc Baltimore and the people we support!
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Nearly 400 people attended Art in the Round last Friday in support of The Arc Baltimore and the amazing artists there showcasing their talent. Guests bid generously using our new and improved mobile bidding app and were excited to take home a coveted piece of art. Eighty featured pieces were chosen by our selection committee from more than 200 submissions!
One lucky guest won the tech bundle valued at $3,000. Other attendees mingled with the artists, danced to the music of the DJ, and enjoyed the delicious food and The Lily Pad (pomegranate martini) specialty drink. Over $40,000 was raised for The Arc Baltimore and 60% of auction bids went to the artists - it was a wonderful night for all! Click here to see the event photos.
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Claudia Smith interns at The Arc Baltimore's center in Dundalk fifteen hours a week. She has been with The Arc for a year having graduated with a certificate from the DORS (Department of Rehabilitation Services) program last year. She was in the Office Technology Administrative Professional program in the Workforce and Technology Center. In her program of study, Claudia learned many computer skills and Microsoft Office. She helps with projects for the office of volunteers, and the activities assistant, and is currently helping with a project for the development office. Thank you Claudia, we appreciate everything you do for The Arc Baltimore and the people we support!
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Earlier this month, a writing class at Loyola University Maryland put on a campus event to raise awareness about people with developmental disabilities. More than 200 students packed the room to watch the short film, One Question, and to hear from a panel of self-advocates including Cassie Dittman, Maria and Danny Rosner, Melvin McClain, and Tara and Heather Lilley. Here the class and self-advocates pose before a poster board with the students' responses to the question: "If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?" They answered the question before they saw the movie. It's likely the movie and the panel would change their answers.
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Designate The Arc Baltimore For Your Workplace Donation
Your contribution will help The Arc Baltimore remain an indispensable resource to thousands of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. All workplace gifts are designated to our Family Help Fund for assistance with crises and families' needs. Please designate your workplace donation to The Arc Baltimore using one of the codes below. If you have any questions, contact Lauren Seabolt at 410-296-2272.
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Spring Internships
It's not too early to start thinking about a spring internship with The Arc Baltimore.
Whatever your major is, we can create a position that is right for you! The Arc needs interns for everything from IT to health education.
We will help build an internship that meets your needs and your school requirements! Contact Debbie Staigerwald at 410-296-2272, x 5216. |
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Looking For A Group Service Project?
We can make that happen! We have ideas from gardening and landscaping at one of The Arc Baltimore houses to hosting a party or ice cream social at one of our day program locations! Contact Debbie Staigerwald, Director of Volunteers & Interns, 410-296-2272 ext. 5216 to get started!
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Become A Volunteer
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The Arc Baltimore is always looking for people to volunteer their time and talent with the individuals we support. Do you have a hobby you are passionate about such as: scrap booking, photography, painting, cooking or sewing? Consider sharing that interest with people who receive services from The Arc. Day time and night time hours are available.
Contact Debbie Staigerwald at 410-296-2272, ext. 5216.
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E-newsletters
The Arc Baltimore has three monthly e-newsletters (Outreach & Family, Catalyst and Volunteer & Interns) as well as an as-needed Public Policy alert.
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