The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham

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Basic Information

Address: 620 Simms Avenue Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Phone Number: 540.437.9214
Fax Number: 540.437.9217

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The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham
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Additional Information

Executive Director: May Ellen Chewning
Service Description: Non-Profit Agency serving individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilties.
Mission Statement:

The Arc is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all individuals with Developmental Disabilties and their families.

Membership Fee: $15
Eligibility Requirements: Op Shop Adult Day Support Program requires pre-authorization
Area Served: City of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County
Hours of Operation/Schedule: The Arc Office 9 AM - 5 PM, Op Shop 9 AM - 2 PM
Services Offered:
Adult Day Support, Individual Advocacy, Lending Library, Teenage/Adult Canteen Socials
Events:

Annual Art Contest for inidividuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, entries iaccepted n February for March display
Fall Membership Meeting
Annual Membership Meeting & Covered Dish Supper - June

Fundraisers: Op Shop Open House and Craft Sale - December Annual Yard Sale - June
History:

Founded in 1962. Began number of community services that were later "spun off" -- sheltered workshop, preschool, scouting, summer day camp, autism task force, Kids on the Block puppet shows, etc.

Slogan: Serving Individuals with Intellectual and Other Developmental Disabilities Since 1962