The Arc of Delaware
Kudos to Ursuline Academy for sharing the joy of the holidays by hosting a Christmas party on December 7th for 49 people with IDD. Since 2006, Ursuline has reached out to The Arc of Delaware for help with inviting group home residents and others with IDD to this annual school tradition. Upper school students worked […]
Thanks to everyone who came out to The Arc of Delaware holiday event on December 4, 2021. This year, under sunny and unseasonably warm skies, we hosted a Christmas-themed “Park and Eat” lunch at Wyoming United Methodist church in Dover. About 125 visitors drove through the line to receive pizza and soda from volunteer “elves,” […]
Dear Members and Supporters, Thank you so much for all your support in the last year! Because you believe in our mission, The Arc of Delaware was able to continue advocating for the estimated 27,000 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Delaware. Because you care about people with IDD, we were able to […]
Responding to constant requests for a “live event”, The Arc of Delaware held its premier Halloween drive-through event in Dover on October 23, 2021. The weather was great, and spirits were high. More than 100 individuals attended, most in costume. Some walked in, some rode through with a driver and others arrived as groups in […]
The Arc of Delaware annual business meeting was a virtual event in 2021. Held on October 13, Executive Director Susannah Eaton-Ryan and current officers provided a recap of the past year’s activities, presented the 2020 annual report, and reported on other business items. The Arc of Delaware members then elected their 2021-2022 Board of Directors. […]
The Arc of Delaware is very pleased to introduce its new Executive Director, Susannah Eaton-Ryan. Susannah joined the organization in 2010, serving as Director of Employment before expanding her responsibilities to also include Outreach and Social/Recreation programs in 2011. Prior to joining The Arc, Susannah served as Senior Vice President of Operations at The Food […]
We’re excited to announce a refreshed upgrade to The Arc of Delaware web site. This updated look modernizes our digital presence while keeping all of the helpful information about our advocacy, services, events and news easily available from the front page. The navigation is simpler and some interactive content provides for more visitor engagement. Please […]
August 2, 2021 was a sunny, balmy morning as 65 golfers began signing in and buying mulligans for The Arc of Delaware 29th Annual Tournament at Hartefeld National Golf Club in Avondale, PA. Amid smiles and anticipation, gift packs were distributed, along with event t-shirts. Foursomes had lunch or practiced on the putting green before […]
Determining and implementing the services a student with disabilities needs at school can be overwhelming and confusing. It is not always easy for students and parents to advocate on their own for appropriate educational services, so many families seek help from a special education advocate. The Arc@School was created in 2016 to help families and […]
A big thanks to Kent County Levy Court for awarding The Arc of Delaware a $1000 Community Service grant in support of our Outreach program. This program aims to support the independence of people with IDD in ways that maintain or enhance their dignity and quality of life. To address immediate concerns with safety, health […]
A memorial donation is a thoughtful and caring way to remember loved ones, friends and associates while helping The Arc of Delaware advance its mission. You will receive a receipt letter from The Arc of Delaware. You can also specify a contact to receive the gift notification letter (amounts are not disclosed) and we will include your personal note, if desired.
Please print and complete this offline Memorial Donation form and send with your check, payable to 'The Arc of Delaware', to 2 South Augustine Street, Suite B, Wilmington, DE 19804.
Please complete the online Memorial Donation form and proceed with secure online transactions using a debit card, credit card or PayPal. The PayPal processing link does not require a PayPal account.
For all cards, you will receive a receipt of the transaction from PayPal.
Double or triple your impact through a matching gift program, where an employer or company will match donations to charitable organizations. Follow this link to see if your business has a matching program, and use EIN 51-0072149 for The Arc of Delaware.
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An easy way to turn cars into cash for charity! The Arc of the U.S. has a tax-deductible vehicle donation program that accepts cars, vans, trucks, boats with a trailer and recreational vehicles 24/7. Visit The Arc’s Vehicle Donation Program page online or call (877) 272-2270 for more info. Please be sure to select The Arc of Delaware as the designated chapter to receive the proceeds from your donation.
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For United Way campaigns, you can designate #250 for The Arc of Delaware. We are a full-member agency of the United Way of Delaware.
Leave a legacy and provide hope for the future with a planned gift. Some general information on planned giving is available at this link, but please consult your financial advisor or attorney to design the best plan for maximizing financial and tax benefits for your loved ones.
You can send a check to The Arc of Delaware at 2 South Augustine Street, Suite B, Wilmington, DE 19804.
Secure online transactions using a debit card, credit card or PayPal are available via this PayPal processing link.
You do not need a PayPal account to use this method.
For all cards, you will receive a receipt of the transaction from PayPal.
