The Arc of Delaware
This month welcomed several hundred familiar faces to the The Arc of Delaware dances, held in Dover on February 15th and in New Castle on February 25th. In Dover, a Valentine’s Day theme prevailed. DJ Lori T. got the group hopping with popular music. We also wished several attendees happy February birthday! A big thanks […]
The Arc of Delaware held its first dances of the new year on January 20th, 2023. In addition to the monthly Mid-Del dance in Dover, we were able to host a parallel dance in New Castle–same date and time, different venue and DJ. In Dover, more than 200 friends were happy to see each other […]
The annual LIFE Conference is a joint effort of many Delaware organizations that support person with disabilities and their families. In 2023, The Arc of Delaware was a silver sponsor of this event, held virtually on January 18-19. With a focus on issues regarding legislation, independence, families and education, the conference offered attendees an opportunity […]
On January 16, 2023 The Arc of Delaware hosted a day of service honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Over 50 residents of neighborhood homes in Delaware, along with staff members and volunteers gathered at the Oasis church in Newark, DE to learn about Dr. King and his nonviolent struggle for civil […]
Our Annual Appeal, which ran for 6 weeks at the end of 2022, surpassed expectations! Thanks to the generous spirit of new and recurring donors, we’ve exceeded last year’s contributions by more than 15% so far. A big THANK YOU to all the donors for supporting our mission. Your year-end gift will help strengthen our […]
The Arc of Delaware’s final dance of the year was filled with good tidings and cheer! Over 250 guests, many dressed in festive attire, celebrated with music played by the ever-popular DJ Lori! In between songs, DJ Lori also teased the audience that surprise guests would be arriving soon. Shortly thereafter, Disney tunes started playing […]
A very big thanks to Morris Nichols Arsht &Tunnell LLP for its $20,000 award to The Arc of Delaware in support of its mission. We will use these funds to continue protecting the rights and promoting the inclusion of people with IDD in the community throughout their lifetimes.
A huge thank you to the Chichester duPont Foundation for awarding $25,000 to The Arc of Delaware in support of our outreach program. These funds will be used to improve availability, accessibility, affordability and sustainability of services to individuals with IDD that address concerns with safety, health and well-being.
Thank you to Bangalore T. Lakshman (BTL) Foundation for awarding a $1000 mini-grant to The Arc of Delaware for its employment program. We will use these funds to continue providing training, jobs and support to people with IDD in the community.
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, an energy delivery company headquartered in Dover, DE, actively values its diverse workforce. In 2014, Vice President Stacie Roberts contacted The Arc of Delaware to inquire about hiring local individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to fill job opportunities for scanning and other administrative work needed by the Corporate Governance team. The […]
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.
Contact The Arc of Delaware to find out how your business or organization can sponsor one or more of these popular monthly events.
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.
