Warm Holiday Greetings from The Arc

Let the holiday merriment commence!

 May you and your family enjoy all the warmth this season has to offer. Have a wonderful holiday and a new year filled with love, good health, and lots of cheer!

Help The Arc Spread Holiday Cheer

The Arc has received more than 750 gift requests for its annual Tree of Joy gift giving campaign.

Our thanks to Walmart in Eugene, First Baptist Church, Papa Murphy's, National Business Solutions, Royal Caribbean, Peppypotamus, Cabela's, Christ's Center, and The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection for hosting giving trees.

To get involved and help spread holiday cheer to children, youth and adults who experience disabilities, stop by a Tree of Joy location , pick up a gift tag, and return the unwrapped gift.
World of Work Leads to Paid Employment

Oblio, age 21, enrolled in The Arc Lane County's World of Work program after graduating from high school.

At World of Work, Oblio learned job readiness skills and then put those skills to use in volunteer positions.

Now, Oblio is working part-time for Lane Forest Products. Read how Oblio is rocking his job and happily earning a paycheck.
MLK Day of Service

Next month, The Arc will partner with students at Twin Rivers- Dos Ríos Elementary School in Springfield to prepare 500 sack lunches for people in the community who fac e food insecurity.

We need volunteers to help at this amazing community event. Sign up if you can lend a helping hand.
Save the Date!
The Arc Awards Banquet on March 12

The Arc Lane County will honor individuals and businesses in the community who work to improve the lives of people who experience disabilities at its Annual Banquet on Thurs., March 12.

Start thinking about that special person or business you would like to nominate for an Arc award. Nominations are due Feb. 7.