January 2023

Would you like to learn how to express your commitment to the goals of The Arc of Fort Bend County? You could do this through a planned gift. Once you have provided for loved ones in your will, you may want to include a gift of money, stock or property to The Arc. Your gift will be a lasting tribute to your concern for the advocacy, services and programs The Arc provides, while guaranteeing our long-term future.

Did you know that annually, individuals 70.5 and older can transfer up to $100,000 as a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from their traditional IRA* to a qualified charity such as The Arc of Fort Bend County?

For more information, please contact:

Laura LaVigne, llavigne@arcoffortbend.org

281-494-5923.

John Grzywa

Prabu Parthasarathy

The Kathy Moody Memorial Scholarship

The Kathy Moody Memorial Scholarship is a scholarship program established by The Arc of Fort Bend County.

It is designed to assist students with an intellectual and/or developmental disability who need financial assistance to attend a post-secondary educational or vocational program.

The scholarship was established in memory of Kathy Moody who worked with others for many years to establish The Arc as an organization which improves the quality of life of our clients and their families. Her passion for improving employment opportunities and reliable transportation was well known. We feel that providing financial assistance to students so that they can improve their skills necessary for employment honors Kathy’s passion.

Click here to review the qualifications and to Apply!

Online Applications must be received by February 28, 2023.

The Arc of Fort Bend

Annual Awards Dinner

Monday, April 24, 2023

Join us for our Annual Awards Dinner recognizing those who have done an outstanding job in supporting the mission of The Arc.

More information coming in February

e-newsletter - or watch our website!

Thinking about trading in your old car?

Donate it to help The Arc of Fort Bend instead!

Your car donation supports The Arc’s effort to ensure that people with disabilities enjoy full participation in the community and are granted the same respect, equality, and security as every member of society.

Click here to go to the online donation form.

Remember to select “The Arc of Fort Bend”.

Why become a member of

The Arc of Fort Bend County?

When you join The Arc of Fort Bend County:

You will be supporting “Quality of life for All” in our community.
You can be involved in local family support.
You can have individual family consultation, assistance on education issues and information on pertinent legislation.
You will receive The Arc of Fort Bend County’s e-newsletter on services, programs and local events.
You can participate in special needs programs through The Arc of Texas and The Arc of the U.S. for people with disabilities.
You will have the opportunity to participate in Legislative advocacy training and get involved on the state level.
You will automatically be a member of The Arc of Texas and The Arc of The U.S. and receive their newsletters.
You can help influence legislation by helping us increase our local, state, and national membership numbers.
You will be entitled to vote at The Arc of Fort Bend’s Annual Meeting.

To join The Arc of Fort Bend and help us make a difference, click here!

Contact Karri Axtell for more information on

Teen Sibling Connection: kaxtell@arcoffortbend.org

Visit The Arc of Fort Bend County

Facebook Page

for the latest tips, resources, community events, helpful videos and MORE.

The Arc's Programs for Adults with IDD:

Adult Social Recreation (22+ years old)

Special Olympics (22 + years old)

Saturday Bowling (22 + years old)

TwentySomethings (20-29 years old)

If you would like to be added to the email list for all of the adult programs, a membership is required as well as registration with one of the adult programs. You can join The Arc of Fort Bend County online at www.arcoffortbend.org/membership.

RSVP's are mandatory for all events.

Who to Contact:

Contact Nancy Dobert if you would like 2023 Registration information for the Adult-Social-Bowling program.

Email: n ndobert@arcoffortbend.org or phone 281-494-5926

Deadline for 2023 Registration is Friday, January 27, 2023, to continue participating in Social-Recreation-Bowling program.

Reminder: Registration and weekly reservations are required.

If interested in joining Special Olympics or the TwentySomethings group, contact Pam Hollaway at phollaway@arcoffortbend.org or 281-494-5928.

Adult Social Recreation/TwentySomethings

January In-person events:

Monster Jam

January 29

RSVP Required

Adult Social Bowling

Bowlero Stafford Lanes

(Formerly AMF Stafford Lanes)

4919 South Main

Stafford, TX 77477

January 7,14,21 & 28

11:00 am - 1:30 pm

RSVP REQUIRED to Nancy Dobert!

nndobert@arcoffortbend.org

If any athlete's medical form has expired (3 years after submission date), please go to the link below and have one completed by your doctor's office. Return the medical form to

Pam Hollaway at The Arc's office: 123 Brooks St., Sugar Land, TX 77478.

Athlete Medical Form