by rainadmin | Mar 3, 2014 | Newsroom
You can help The Arc of Anchorage earn donations by using your Fred Meyer Rewards Card! Fred Meyer Community Awards Support your favorite nonprofit just by shopping at Fred Meyer with your Rewards Card. Fred Meyer is donating $2.5 million each year – up to...
by rainadmin | Feb 19, 2014 | Newsroom
Wings for Autism™, one of The Arc’s newest national initiatives, is an airport “rehearsal” specially designed for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, their families and aviation professionals. Originated by the Charles River Center, a local chapter of...
by rainadmin | Nov 22, 2013 | Featured Items, News, Newsroom
On November 21, The Arc of Anchorage celebrated the completion of a goal to provide more housing to Alaskans who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities. Five years ago The Arc began the monumental task of building a new assisted living home each year...
by rainadmin | Oct 22, 2013 | News, Newsroom
The Arc of Anchorage received a special surprise last week from the Alaska Legislature. Representative Geran Tarr presented Dr. Mary Van Haneghan, Executive Director, with a Legislative Commendation during the annual Dreamweaver Affair Dinner. The commendation cites...
by rainadmin | Sep 25, 2013 | Featured Items, News, Newsroom
Prior to working at The Arc of Anchorage as a Job Coach, Ian Minton worked for Barnes and Noble. He liked it there; however, he wanted something else. He spoke to the store manager and she thought he might enjoy working for The Arc of Anchorage. The manager helped him...
by rainadmin | Mar 29, 2013 | News, Newsroom
The Arc of Anchorage and Alaska World Affairs Council would like to invite you to lunch with John Donvan and Dr. Thad Woodard to discuss Autism: A Global Story. The lunch program will be recorded and replayed on Dr. Woodard’s program, Line One: Your Health Connection...
by rainadmin | Mar 18, 2013 | News, Newsroom
Robert Apone and his family have been part of The Arc family for many years. We’ve watched Robert grow from a teenager into a young adult, eager for his first job. Like many, Robert and his family see this as an important rite of passage from childhood to adult. Two...
by rainadmin | Jan 21, 2013 | News, Newsroom
Antilano Gavino walked through the doors of The Arc of Anchorage Recreation Center not knowing what to expect, but with a desire to help people and stay active during retirement. He was part of a group of Anchorage seniors volunteering through the Senior Companion...
by rainadmin | Jan 10, 2013 | News, Newsroom
Mark’s parents faced the stark reality that they would not be around forever. Mark’s mom says, “Parenting doesn’t stop with any of your children but it really doesn’t stop when you have a child with a disability.” Dave and Margaret Falsey faced a...
by rainadmin | Nov 26, 2012 | News, Newsroom
Representatives from The Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL) announced that The Arc of Anchorage has received full accreditation by CQL. This announcement makes The Arc of Anchorage the first human services organization serving Alaskans who experience...
