Developmentally Disabled Community Services from non profit organization.
The mission of the Arc is to ensure the opportunity for persons with developmental disabilities to choose and realize goals, which advance and enhance their quality of life.
FIFTY FOUR YEARS OF HOPE AND SERVICE
The Arc of Butte County started in 1953 years ago as a group of parents seeking support and guidance from each other and help from their government. Our local Arc joined a network of state and national Arc chapters to effectively advocate for improvements in the lives of children and adults with mental retardation and other related developmental disabilities.
The Arc of Butte County is a nonprofit charitable community organization providing services for individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities and their families.
These disabilities include mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, and other disabling conditions that are closely related to mental retardation or that require similar treatment. These community based services and programs that support the disabled are provided in Butte, Glenn and Tehama Counties.
In the early years of the organization, it was necessary to create basic services for children and adults. ARC members were instrumental in the establishment of the first special education classes and sheltered workshops in Butte County. Following the creation of these fundamental services, ARC helped to develop the local Special Olympics, created a day activity center for adults who were severely disabled, began an infant stimulation program, and provided training to prepare adults with developmental disabilities for independent living.
Throughout the years, our top priority has always been to offer information and support to parents and children with developmental and/or other disabling conditions. It is ignorance and prejudice that threaten to handicap our citizens with disabilities more than any psychological challenge. We are working continuously to reduce and eliminate ignorance and prejudice.
THE ARC - HELPING THE DISABLED
The Arc has operated as a nonprofit charitable community organization providing programs and services since 1953. Our family support programs offer a variety of efforts designed to strengthen and foster healthy families.
The Arc offers a variety of services to our families and to individuals through the Far Northern Regional Center. These services provide time off for parents, training for individuals and access to recreation activities.
Arc's Respite Program provides s personalized support to children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. This service provides support to families in the home or community. An extension of this program is the 'Saturday Respite Program' which is an integrated recreational program for children ages 2-12 and their siblings, providing social experiences on an individual and group basis.
Arc's Independent Living Programs cover a variety of areas with each tailored to the specific needs of each client being served. The Independent Living Skills component provides instruction in daily living skills and positive parenting techniques for individuals over the age of 18. The Independent Living Skills training focuses on each individual's needs and personal choices to target specific areas. The Positive Parenting training is a specialized component that provides for one to one training in the home with the individual and the family
The Recreational Therapy Program is designed to meet the needs of children and adults, to enhance the quality of life by utilizing recreational activities and appropriate social behavior. The Socialization Program is a unique part of the Independent Living Skills Program, which provides services to children and adults. We advocate and assist clients in becoming an integral part of their community.
Arc provides a Day Program that consists of community and center based activities for adults with developmental disabilities. Participants in the day program are engaged in a variety of constructive activities that will aid them in acquiring self-help skill.
THE ARC - BUSINESS ENTERPRISES
The Arc of Butte County is a valuable resource to the Chico and Oroville communities. In our efforts to be a socially responsible and self sufficient organization we have six business enterprises that help to fund our high quality programs. These business enterprises fill a variety of unique retail needs in our community. From thrift store to gallery to banquet hall, we at the Arc of Butte County have much to offer the Chico and Oroville communities.The Arc Thrift Store, 2020 Park Avenue, Chico CA 95928, (530)343.3666
Voted "Best Thrift Store" by Chico News & Review readers five years in a row!
You'll find a huge selection of merchandise at bargain prices. Clothes, shoes, toys, kitchen wares, books etc. All donated by community members and
local businesses. Our staff will happily unload your car or schedule a pick up.
Following the "Recycle/Reuse" socially responsible philosophy by reselling gently used items such as clothes, toys, books, dishes etc. the Arc's
Thrift Store ensures less waste and pollution in the Chico community.
3rd Street Gallery, Art and Antiques, 163 E. Third Street, Chico CA 95928
"Art Glass, Fine Furniture, Antiques, High Quality Consignments"
Located between Main & Wall Street in downtown Chico the Arc's 3rd Street Gallery is full of beautiful antiques, vintage pieces, fine
furniture, art glass, photography and unique art pieces from local artists. Featuring pieces by Dave Smallhouse, Paul Crosby, Dean Carrier and Orene Owens.
The 3rd Street Gallery is a creative partnership between the Arc and the local art community providing us both with a beautiful venue for
gatherings and sells. Come join us at the gallery for our monthly "Art & Wine" gathering on the 3rd Friday of each month.
The ARC Emporium 2745 Oro Dam Blvd., Oroville CA 95965, (530) 532-1272
"Gently Used Clothes and Furniture Antiques, Collectibles and a whole lot more!" ~ You'll find a wide variety of merchandise at the best prices.
Clothes, furniture, books, clothes, collectibles, antique etc. All donated by community members and local businesses. Our staff will happily unload
your car or schedule a pick up.
Following the "Recycle/Reuse" green philosophy by reselling gently used items such as furniture, collectibles, vintage clothes etc the Arc's Emporium
ensures less waste and pollution in the Oroville community.
ARCoffee Connection (WiFi cafe inside the Arc Emporium)
"Great ARCoffee, Great Cause "~ The ARCoffee Connection is another example of the Arc's diversity. A cozy cafe tucked in the Arc Emporium serving
delicious specialty espresso drinks and tasty pastries plus free WiFi! The ARCoffee gives customers a chance to relax, have a snack, check their
email and then continue their shopping.
The Arc eBay Store
http://stores.ebay.com/ARC-TRADING-COMPANY
The Trading Company eBay Store offers a variety of beautiful antiques and hard to find collectibles. This virtual storefront gives the Arc a cost
effective venue to sell donated items to a world wide audience. Click the link above and see what treasures you'll find!
Park Tower Pavilion, 2040 Park Avenue, Chico CA 95928
If you are in need of banquet facilities for weddings, parties, class reunions, etc. we have a 3600 sq.ft. banquet facility that seats up to 160 at
tables or 240 for lecture style seating. Full restaurant style kitchen available. Rent The Park Tower Pavilion for many different occasions such as
wedding receptions, banquets, anniversary parties, class reunions, lectures, conferences or holiday parties. Contact Jennifer for more info.
Proceeds from these business enterprises help fund the programs of
The Arc of Butte County in California.
