Arc Park Commercial Airing Now on KEZI, KVAL
Exciting news! More people are going to learn about the Arc Park because the park is now on local TV!

Get a peek at the commercial here, and be sure to tune into local stations KEZI and KVAL to see the spot. Also, tune into the Lifestyle Matters segment on KVAL at 9:55 a.m. on Tues., Nov. 30 to learn more about the Arc Park.

Special thanks to our stars Cash, Jesus, Gabriela, Mukti, Benjamin, Oliver, Lulua, Robert, Noah and their families for their help in sharing the great news about this eagerly anticipated play space.
The Arc to Host Drive Thru Vaccine Clinics at Various Locations
As one of the Oregon Health Authority's community-based organization, The Arc continues to host vaccination clinics across Lane County to help protect the community against COVID-19.

Future clinics include:


*The Florence events will not be drive-thru clinics.

The clinics will feature first and second doses, booster and pediatric vaccines against COVID-19, along with resources, food and sensory bags.

To see a list of other clinics, visit Lane County Public Heath COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics.
Help Jesus, Arc Park This Giving Tuesday
Jesus is 10-year-old rising basketball star who is looking forward to inviting Steph Curry to play basketball with him at the Arc Park.

Jesus experiences hydrocephalus and will benefit greatly from the specialized turf the Arc Park will use on its grounds.

Giving Tuesday is November 30. Won't you help The Arc raise the $45K needed to purchase the turf? See Jesus' story and donate on Giving Tuesday.
No Tree of Joy Program This Holiday Season
Sadly, The Arc Lane County has decided to cancel its annual Tree of Joy gift giving campaign again this year due to the pandemic.

We realize this decision may be hard on our friends and families who enjoy celebrating the holidays at The Arc Lane County, but we must prioritize keeping our clients, families and employees healthy and safe.

If you need help with holiday gifts, please contact Toys for Tots.
CARES Center Announces Holiday Hours
The CARES Center will open on different days the week of Thanksgiving to help ensure people have access to food boxes for the holidays. See the CARES Center holiday hours.

The CARES Center will have some holiday-specific food on hand that week, including a limited number of turkeys.
International Paper Gives $5K to Arc Park
International Paper, a leading pulp and paper company and neighbor of The Arc Lane County, has donated another $5K to the Arc Park with the goal of engaging children with disabilities in accessible and inclusive play opportunities. We are incredibly grateful to International Paper for its continued support for the Arc Park.

The Arc will use the funds to help purchase the specialized turf for the Arc Park. Read Help Create a Safe Place for Jesus to Play to learn how you can help, too.
Grow Your Career with The Arc
Want to join a supportive team that loves the work it does within the community?

The Arc Lane County is hiring! Check out the Current Job Openings, and then submit a completed Employment Application to careers@arclane.org.
Halloween Drive Thru Costume Party a Smashing Success
The Arc had a steady stream of visitors to its first ever Halloween Drive Thru Costume Party.

From princesses and flappers to werewolves and gangsters, we saw quite the parade of spirited characters. See a recap of the Halloween fun here, and thanks to all the bedazzled visitors who made this an exceptionally fun Halloween!