The Arc of Dauphin County

Basic Information

Address: 2569 Walnut Street, Harrisbug, PA 17103
Phone Number: 717.920.2727
Fax Number: 717.920.2730

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Additional Information

Executive Director: Craig K. George
President: Craig K. George
Service Description: Non-profit dedicated to working with those with I/DD
Mission Statement:

To enhance the quality of life and community integration for individuals with special needs.

Membership Fee: $50.00/yr
Eligibility Requirements: none
Area Served: Pennsylvania
Hours of Operation/Schedule: M-F 8: AM until 4: PM
Services Offered:
Rep Payee, Pre-Employment Training, Socialization Skills, Overnight Respite Camp, Summer Respite Day Camp
Art programs, "Our Art, our Voice" Art Show, Super Six community engagement program, Aktion Club Kiwanis-type organization
Events:

Annual Speak Out! Celebration (35 years), Our Art, Our Voice Art Show (44 years), Annual Million Dollar Golf Outing, Annual Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community, Annual Family Fun Day/Faith Into Action Celebration, Annual Campaign for Best Lives.

Conferences/Speakers: Four to Six "Lunch & Learn" programs a year, many to support special needs financing, such as the Able Act, and then extra major conferences and trainings.
Fundraisers: Million Dollar Golf Outing, Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community, and several individual fundraisers by the Aktion Club, to support their philanthropy.
Support Groups: Super Six, Continued Basic Education, Aktion Club, School Backpack Program, ArcAdvance, ArcExpression
History:

The Arc of Dauphin County was founded over 65 years ago, in 1951 by a group of concerned parents who had children with Special Needs

Slogan: Achieve With Us