October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and as part of this effort, The Arc invites you to join us in celebrating Unity Day on October 19. Show your support for inclusion, kindness and acceptance by wearing orange this Wednesday. 

The Arc has purchased 100 Unity Day T-shirts to help prevent bullying and promote kindness and acceptance. Shirts are available in youth and adult sizes, and will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. If you would like a Unity Day shirt, contact Laura. 

Also check out these Unity Day ideas to help encourage social change within the community.

Virginia has always longed for running water, electricity and a warm bed to call her own, but this basic life necessity seemed out of her reach. 

With assistance from The Arc Lane County's On Track program, Virginia received supports and services that helped her secure suitable housing. 

Read Virginia's Story to see how the right supports and services have helped her achieve her dream of having her own place to call home.

Voters who want to cast a ballot in the Nov. 8 general election must be registered to vote by Tues., Oct. 18.

Visit the Oregon Online Voter Registration to complete the voter registration process online. Ballots will be mailed to all registered Oregon voters beginning Oct. 19. 

Disability Rights Oregon has published an Easy Voting Guide to help people with disabilities cast their ballots. The Easy Voting Guide, avail

To learn more about the candidates, their views on different issues, as well as the measures on the November ballot, see the Lane County Voter's Guide to 2022 November General Election. 

The Arc Lane County will host its second annual Drive-Thru Halloween Costume Parade from 3 to 6 p.m. on Monday, October 31.

Come show off your costume at our drive-thru window and pick up a Halloween treat!

Last year, we had more than 300 spooky visitors, and we are hoping to see many more people decked out in their Halloween best this year.

The Arc's grounds are weed free, the windows are gleaming and its storage areas are organized thanks to help from Pivot Architecture and United Way.

The Arc Lane County was a beneficiary of United Way's annual Day of Caring event on Sept. 22. A dedicated crew of 25 volunteers from Pivot Architecture spent an afternoon beautifying The Arc's main office building, both inside and out.

Our sincere appreciation to the wonderful Pivot Architecture team for sharing their gifts of friendship, time and talent with The Arc Lane County. Check out photos from this fun day here. 

The Arc Lane County is looking for volunteers to help with different programs and upcoming events.

Whether it is helping in the CARES Food Pantry or helping watch children to give parents time to attend parent support meetings or helping with holiday events, The Arc would love to have extra helping hands.

Read about The Arc's Volunteer Opportunities or contact Sarah for more information. 

The Arc Lane County is starting to prepare for the upcoming holiday season.

As in years past, The Arc will provide holiday meals to families experiencing food insecurity or financial hardship. The Arc is accepting turkey and ham donations to help local families.

A few grocery stores offer a free turkey when $150 or more is spent at their store. If you do not have refrigerator space for an extra turkey or ham, please consider donating it to The Arc Lane County. 

To donate a turkey or ham or to make a monetary donation to help provide holiday meals to local families, contact Laura.

The Arc's JumpStart Preschool is now a Preschool Promise preschool.

Preschool Promise is a free, state-funded, high-quality, full-time preschool option for children ages three and four who live at or below 200% of the federal poverty level.

If you're looking for a safe and nurturing preschool, contact Annie to schedule a tour!

AbleFind is an online searchable database for disability services in Oregon created by the University of Oregon Center on Human Development.

AbleFind includes resources related to work, housing, health and safety, mental health, as well as food and clothing.