New Awards Honor The Arc’s Service
The Arc of Palm Beach County continues to raise the bar in programs and proficiencies, and partners are taking notice. The nonprofit is the proud recipient of the Community Champion Award from the United Way of Palm Beach County and the Financial Organization of the Year Award from AmeriCorps.
Cowboy Ball Rounds Up Fun and Funding!
Guests dressed in their best country-chic attire and headed to the Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach on Saturday, April 13 for the Cowboy Ball. The Arc of Palm Beach County’s signature event rallied more than 250 supporters to fund programs that empower children and adults with disabilities, and their families.
Country Roads Lead to The Arc’s Annual Cowboy Ball
The Arc of Palm Beach County invites city slickers and socialites to join this year’s Cowboy Ball. On April 13, come experience the thrill of the Wild West, the glitter of Vegas, and all the glam of Palm Beach! Cowboy Ball kicks into gear at 6:30 p.m. at the Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach.
“Fore!” The Arc of Palm Beach County
Grab your clubs and hit the greens for The Arc of Palm Beach County. On Monday, April 22, experience The Dye Preserve Golf Club in Jupiter during the 2019 Arc Invitational. Proceeds from this prestigious tournament support programs for people with developmental disabilities and their families.
WILD Pants Party Shows Acceptance Is On-trend
On Friday, January 25, hundreds of guests filled the Grand Court at The Gardens Mall to watch local businessmen, philanthropists, and clients from The Arc of Palm Beach County slay the runway for the 9th annual WILD Pants Party. The evening’s “fashion models” threw caution to the wind with bright and bold outfits to raise money for the nonprofit.
Bicyclists are more likely to be killed in Florida than in any other state, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. It is estimated that 75% of bicycle-related fatalities among children could be prevented with a bicycle helmet.
Acceptance is a universal desire. We long for our authentic self to be seen, heard, and accepted. Finding acceptance and inclusion for people with disabilities has been the goal of The Arc of Palm Beach County for 60 years. The nonprofit wants to extend that message beyond its clients to encourage a community conversation about acceptance.
The WILDest Night of the Season
Slip on a pair of WILD pants and head to The Gardens Mall for a fun night of philanthropy and fashion! Bold prints and even bolder personalities will hit the catwalk on Friday, January 25 for The Arc of Palm Beach County’s WILD Pants Party. Local celebrities, community leaders, and clients from The Arc take part in this colorful fashion show to raise money for the nonprofit, which improves the lives of people with disabilities, and their families.
The Arc of Palm Beach Receives a $10,000 Grant from The Honda Classic Cares
Only one professional golfer will top the leaderboard at The Honda Classic. However, children at The Arc of Palm Beach County will feel like champions thanks to a $10,000 grant from The Honda Classic Cares.
Unleash your inner artist by joining The Arc of Palm Beach County in a community art project. On Thursday, August 16, 2018, the public is invited to help bring a mosaic to life. The Arc and the Schumacher Automotive Group are creating a giant community art piece to express their shared vision of inclusion and acceptance. The finished mosaic will be displayed in the Schumacher showroom at 3031 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach.
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The work The Arc of Palm Beach County does is felt in all corners of the community. Every year, we serve more than 3,500 families. Through our meaningful programs, we change lives every day.
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