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The Arc has expanded its Courim Center to support students from preschool to 12th grade. 

Riviera Beach, Fla. (July 17, 2024) – The Arc of Palm Beach County is excited to debut a new, tuition-free charter school, Bodwell Academy. The academy provides education and life care services to students aged 3 to 22 who have varied levels of intellectual and orthopedic disabilities. Bodwell Academy is a $2.5 million expansion of The Arc’s Courim Center in Riviera Beach. The remodeled facility provides six individual classrooms for preschool, middle school, and high school students that allows them to learn separately, but interact on campus. .

Jupiter, Fla. (July 1, 2024) – July is Disability Pride Month, an opportunity to honor the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community. The Arc of Palm Beach County celebrates Disability Pride Month by spotlighting renowned artisan, Margie Lee Rodriquez, a participant in The Arc’s Artisan Program

Riviera Beach, Fla. (February 14, 2024) – March is National Disability Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the diversity, talents, and lives of people with disabilities. The Arc of Palm Beach County supports individuals with disabilities year-round through programs that inspire possibilities at all stages of their lives. 

Riviera Beach, Fla. (February 5, 2024) – A night of dice, decks, and dancing awaits! On Saturday, April 13, join The Arc of Palm Beach County’s Go All In Gala for a glamourous evening of charitable gaming and fun. The casino-chic event will be held from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts’ Cohen Pavilion in West Palm Beach, Fla. 

Riviera Beach, Fla. (January 23, 2024) – The Arc of Palm Beach County will be showcasing 200 unique pieces of artwork made by talented artists with disabilities at the 39th Annual ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival in Palm Beach Gardens. The festival will be held on February 17 and 18, and all artwork purchased directly supports the artists through an earned commission.

Riviera Beach, Fla. (October 18, 2023) – The Arc of Palm Beach County is delighted to announce the appointment of award-winning, nonprofit financial expert John Peters, CPA, as its new chief financial officer. Peters joins The Arc of Palm Beach County with an incredible reputation as a nonprofit executive. He has more than 30 years of experience in financial leadership, strategic business management, and fiscal responsibility. 

Riviera Beach, Fla. (October 10, 2023) – The Arc of Palm Beach County is pleased to announce the appointment of Charlotte Gill as chief advancement officer. Gill brings nearly a decade of nonprofit leadership experience and will oversee The Arc’s resource development, grants, major gifts, communication, and the execution of major fundraising events.

Riviera Beach, Fla. (September 26, 2023) – The Arc of Palm Beach County is pleased to announce the appointment of nonprofit veteran, Pamela M. Payne, as its new President & CEO. Payne joins The Arc of Palm Beach County with an incredible reputation as a nonprofit executive, having more than 40 years of extensive experience in fundraising, collaborative partnerships, and fiscal responsibility.

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