ARC THRIFT STORES: THE PURPOSE - THE NEED
Feb 23, 2016
BRUCE STAHLMAN
ARC THRIFT STORES: THE PURPOSE - THE NEED
WHO IS ARC?
- A 45 year old nonprofit thrift store chain with 23 stores along the Front Range
- One of the largest integrated employers of people with disabilities in the State of Colorado
- 150 of our 1200 employees have a disability
WE FUND
- Advocacy and support for children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, helping them find housing, jobs, medical assistance and services in school
WE PROVIDE
- Annual funding to 13 Arc Chapters, to support advocacy for people with disabilities
- Enrichment programs, job training & placement, as well as social activities for our employees with disabilities, known as arc Ambassadors
- Post-secondary classes through our arc University
- Quality clothing and household goods for over 50,000 individuals and families in our community