Arc of Butte County http://arcbutte.org Developmentally Disabled Community Services from non profit organization Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:36:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 CONGRATULATIONS Arc of Butte County WINNERS! http://arcbutte.org/2011/10/congratulations-arc-of-butte-county-winners/ http://arcbutte.org/2011/10/congratulations-arc-of-butte-county-winners/#comments Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:08:43 +0000 Sara Tucker http://arcbutte.org/?p=1288 CONGRATULATIONS to Chelsie Satterfield and her sight dog Brooklyn AND Robin Riley of The Arc of Butte County on their recent “People Who Make a Difference” Awards!

Chelsie & Brooklyn and Robin were nominated by their colleagues and honored with their awards at the 16th Annual Butte County Coordinating Council’s Recognition Celebration for their positive impact on the lives of people with developmental disabilities.

CONGRATULATIONS!

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Thank you for making The Arc Store #1 Thrift Store and #2 Place to Buy Vintage Threads in the 2011 Chico News & Review “Best of Chico”!

We appreciate your continued shopping and support of The Arc of Butte County!

Since 1953, The Arc of Butte County has been devoted to helping individuals with developmental disabilities and their families live meaningful lives.

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Simply click over to the LRT Graphics Facebook page, click “Like” and post a quick Comment stating, “The Arc sent me.” With each new “Like” and “Comment Post”, LRT Graphics will donate $1 to The Arc of Butte County…up to $500!

Thank you for taking the time to help a great cause!

]]> http://arcbutte.org/2011/10/your-clicks-dollar/feed/ 0 PUT ON YOUR FEDORA & BID FOR THE CAUSE! http://arcbutte.org/2011/10/put-on-your-fedora-bid-for-the-cause/ http://arcbutte.org/2011/10/put-on-your-fedora-bid-for-the-cause/#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:35:14 +0000 Sara Tucker http://arcbutte.org/?p=1260 The Arc of Butte County’s 16th Annual DINNER & SILENT AUCTION BENEFIT is right around the corner…Saturday, November 5th, 2011.

Join us for some Rat-Pack-Era fun in a Vintage Vegas setting!  Over 100 silent auction items will be featured, along with a ‘Vegas-Style’ Dinner Buffet, a marvelous Martini Bar (worthy of the Summit!) and Live Music!

Our silent auction is always a great way to get your holiday shopping done early! We have donations from Olde Gold Estate Jewelry, Burke’s on Broadway, Orient and Flume, Campus Bicycles, Mount Shasta Board & Ski Park, Maisie Jane’s, The Olive Pit, Sicilian Cafe, Affordable Automotive, Art etc., Blue Room Theatre, Chico Paper Company, Derm Bar, Gold Country Casino, In Motion Fitness, Lyon Books, Mooney Farms, Satava Art Glass, Scotty’s On the River, Sierra Roofing, Silver Screen Tatoo & Body Piercing, Smallhouse Art Glass, Turtle Bay Exploration Park, Valerie St. George CMT and much, much more!

This fun-packed, Rat Pack evening will take place at the Arc Pavilion, 2040 Park Avenue, from 6:00pm to 10:00pm.  Tickets are only $40 and available at both Arc Stores:  2020 Park Avenue, Chico and 2745 Oro Dam Blvd., Oroville. All proceeds stay local and benefit our Family Support Programs.

The Arc of Butte County has been on a mission for over 58 years helping individuals with developmental disabilities and their families live meaningful lives! We ask that you join us!

A BIG THANK YOU to our sponsors: InterWest Insurance & Financial Services, The Printed Image, Sunseri Construction, Inc., Sweeney & Sweeney Insurance and Financial Services, Alter Ego Costumes, KNVN 24, KHSL 12, CW 10, Mix 95.1 and Chico News & Review!

 

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WE ARE ASKING FOR YOUR VOTES

to keep The Arc Store and The Arc of Butte County on the list of this year’s CNR Chico Superheroes!

 

Please vote “The Arc Store” in the following categories:

THRIFT STORE

PLACE TO BUY GREEN GEAR

Please vote “The Arc of Butte County” in the category:

CHARITABLE CAUSE

Thank you for your continued support in 2011!

VOTE HERE: Best of Chico!

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Simply go to the Chico Eye Center Facebook page, click “Like” and post a quick comment stating “The Arc sent me.”

With each new “Like” and Comment Post, Chico Eye Center will donate $1.00 to The Arc of Butte County…up to $500.00 between now and September 30th!

Your clicks make a big difference…building not only awareness, but also fund$ for our many programs.

A special thanks to Chico Eye Center for their generous partnership!  “Chico Eye Center…It’s time to see what you’ve been missing.”

 

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Your continued support, solid management and fiscal responsibility have enabled us to continue providing state-of-the-art programs and services to under-served citizens of an economically disadvantaged region.

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.

Oroville ARC ADP Clients & Instructors

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.

With your continued support the Arc will succeed. Please, DONATE today.

Here’s to a happy new year and another 58 years of hope and service!

Have questions about the Arc of Butte County?

Please, contact us at (530) 891.5865 or info@arcbutte.org

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CIWMB presents the WRAP certificate in recognition of waste prevention business practices that reduce green house gas emissions, protect the environment and preserve valuable resources. You can learn more here on the FAQ page http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/WRAP/FAQ.htm

Arc Store crew bundles old clothes to be recycled.

“Our recycling and waste diversion philosophy is codified in the Arc Employee Handbook, not just as a commitment to environmental sustainability, but also as a means for Arc to increase the profitability of our agency.” explains Tom Leonardi, Arc Associate Director and Respite Program Coordinator.

The Arc supports its programs for special needs children and adults with developmental disabilities in part by operating two ARC Stores in Chico & Oroville www.thearcstore.org , The ARC Pavilion Banquet Hall www.arcpavilion.org and an EBay store.

The stores takes donated used items and resells them at greatly reduced prices. What cannot be resold be it clothes, books, electronics, scrap metal etc is recycled. An estimated 250,000 lbs. of potential trash gets diverted away from the county landfill each year through Arc retail sales.

As a business, Arc offices recycle all in-house office paper, and promotes the recycling of glass, aluminum and plastic by employees. Arc provides receptacles and allows the staff to use the funds from recycling for their own activities. The green waste from our landscaping is delivered to the city green waste compost facility. It is Arc’s policy to not throw out any item that can be re-sold or re-used at one of our retail stores.

Since 1953, the Arc of Butte County has provided high quality services for special needs children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. Now in 2010, The Arc serves approx 900 families in Butte and Glenn Counties. www.arcbutte.org

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Between Hope and Reality

Many thanks to the ARC staff, BOD, volunteers and especially the community for making our first “Bridge The Gap” Annual Campaign a success! Together we raised $32,000 in pledges.

There are an estimated 240,000 individuals with developmental disabilities in California alone. Sadly, there is a growing population of special needs children right here in our community.

The stresses of everyday life greatly increase when a family is faced with the extraordinary challenges of parenting an individual with special needs.

80% of parents of children with Autism divorce. 63% of family-member caregivers battle sleep deprivation, depression and anxiety.

Since 1953, the ARC of Butte County has provided high quality services for special needs children and adults with developmental disabilities.

In 2010, we serve approx 900 families who have members with a developmental disability in Butte and Glenn Counties (Calif., USA).

Your donations and efforts during this campaign will insure our Family Support programs will continue to help parents through the stresses of raising a special needs child, helping to keep families healthy, cohesive, and united.

Your donations will help us “Bridge the Gap” between hope and reality for our clients and their families.

Thank you again for your support.

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