The Arc of Delaware
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, D.C. – The Arc supports a bipartisan bill introduced in Congress to finally give people with disabilities and older Americans significantly more freedom […]
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 grant will be used to bolster the placement and follow-along services we provide for employment success, including job coaching, goal setting and soft skill […]
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 hands-on support they need to live, work and socialize in their communities, earn much less than their value, averaging about $12/hour(1). Poor pay for demanding […]
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 with an outdoor dance on May 28th. With plenty of room for moves in the parking lot of the Wyoming U.M. church in Dover, this […]
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 this $500 Helping Hand grant. The Allstate Foundation supports the causes that Allstate agency owners, financial specialists and employees care about most by providing […]
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 support our advocacy and programs throughout the state. The winning team with the most donations, for the second year in a row, was Kimmy’s Fundraiser. […]
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 investment in Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS). The good news is that the U.S. House of Representatives has already passed the Build Back Better […]
For over 60 years, The Arc has been at the forefront of civil rights and inclusion of people with IDD. We have fought to close institutions, open school doors, and provide access to community supports. In addition to influencing public policy, The Arc of Delaware maintains 83 safe and affordable neighborhood homes while providing employment […]
The Arc of Delaware is pleased to announce that it has received a renewable $25,000 grant from the Delaware Disabilities Council to support development of a new statewide self-advocacy program in 2022! The goal of the project is to establish a strong, core group of Delaware self-advocates, led by people with disabilities, that will continue […]
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 […]
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.
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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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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.
