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  • December 20, 2022

    Thank you, Chichester duPont Foundation

    Thank you, Chichester duPont Foundation
    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 ...
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  • December 19, 2022

    Thank you, BTL Foundation

    Thank you, BTL Foundation
    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 ...
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  • December 18, 2022

    Hidden Heroes on the Job

    Hidden Heroes on the Job
    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 ...
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  • December 15, 2022

    Thanksgiving Dance 2022

    Thanksgiving Dance 2022
    About 260 friends came together in November at Wyoming UM church in Dover to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with dance, food and fun. We met several first-timers this month and ...
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  • December 15, 2022

    Annual Appeal 2022

    Annual Appeal 2022
    Dear Members and Supporters: Thank you so much for all your support in the last year! Your generosity enabled The Arc of Delaware to continue promoting and protecting the rights of about ...
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  • October 31, 2022

    Dancing and Costumes and Games, Oh My!

    Dancing and Costumes and Games, Oh My!
    The Mid-Del Halloween Dance in Dover was the first indoor event held after two years of Covid restrictions. Over 200 excited participants showed up ready to celebrate with their friends ...
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  • October 24, 2022

    2022 Annual Business Meeting and Award

    2022 Annual Business Meeting and Award
    Over 45 people attended The Arc of Delaware 2022 Annual Business meeting, held on October 18th at the Delaware State Troopers Association in Dover. The evening started with a social hour, ...
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  • October 11, 2022

    A Great Day for Golf!

    A Great Day for Golf!
    August 1, 2022 dawned bright and breezy for The Arc of Delaware 30th annual Golf Tournament and Silent Auction, held once again at Hartefeld National in Avondale, PA. This sold-out ...
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  • August 26, 2022

    Mid-Summer Fun!

    Mid-Summer Fun!
    Despite the heat, about 100 people came out on a Friday night in July to enjoy music, dancing and socializing at The Arc of Delaware summer dance party in Dover. ...
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  • August 25, 2022

    Palmer Home Grant

    Palmer Home Grant
    Thank you to Palmer Home, Inc. for awarding $2000 to The Arc of Delaware in 2022. This Dover foundation provides funding to organizations that benefit the elderly in Kent county. ...
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  • August 11, 2022

    Kent County Levy Court Grant

    Kent County Levy Court Grant
    Thank you to Kent County Levy Court for awarding The Arc of Delaware a $1,000 Community Service grant in 2022. These supplemental funds will be used to support our services ...
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  • August 10, 2022

    New Federal Guidance on School Discipline

    New Federal Guidance on School Discipline
    The Department of Education, Office for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) and the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released their long-anticipated Discipline Guidance Package in July, 2022. The guidance ...
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  • August 08, 2022

    Thank You, Delaware General Assembly

    Thank You, Delaware General Assembly
    A big thanks to the Delaware General Assembly for providing The Arc of Delaware with a grant of $15,000 in 2022. These Grant-In-Aid funds are appropriated each year by the ...
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  • July 12, 2022

    SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act

    SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act
    The following press release was issued by The Arc of the U.S. on May 5, 2022. The Arc Supports Bill to Allow People with Disabilities to Earn and Save More Money Washington, ...
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  • July 05, 2022

    BofA Grant Supports Employment Program

    BofA Grant Supports Employment Program
    A big thank you to Bank of America for awarding $20,000 to The Arc of Delaware in support of its employment program for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This ...
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  • June 27, 2022

    JFC Approves Benchmark Funds for DSP Providers

    JFC Approves Benchmark Funds for DSP Providers
    Across the country, individuals and families have felt the painful loss of direct care professionals (DSPs). These skilled and essential home health workers, who provide many adults with IDD the ...
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  • June 22, 2022

    Outdoor Dance Welcomes Summer

    Outdoor Dance Welcomes Summer
    Thanks to D.J. Lori T., the music was non-stop and thanks to the Wesley Women in Faith, plenty of refreshments were available as The Arc of Delaware kicked off summer ...
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  • June 20, 2022

    Thank you, Allstate Foundation!

    Thank you, Allstate Foundation!
    A big thank you to the Allstate Foundation for supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. And special thanks to Allstate agent Tavis Navarro, who nominated The Arc of Delaware for ...
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  • June 17, 2022

    Run/Walk/Roll 2022 Finishes Strong

    Run/Walk/Roll 2022 Finishes Strong
    A big thanks to everyone who participated in The Arc of Delaware 2022 Virtual Run/Walk/Roll! Thanks to your enthusiasm and the generosity of donors, we raised over $6000 to help ...
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  • April 08, 2022

    Calling all advocates!

    Calling all advocates!
    At the end of March, advocates and members of Congress gathered in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. to show their support for disability rights, including a much-needed ...
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