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Arc for the River Valley The Arc offers a wide variety of exciting and stimulating activities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

There are more than 4.6 million Americans who live with an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD). At the local level, in Sebastian and Crawford counties alone, 25% of children/adults are living with a "cognitive disability" that impacts their lives. These individuals need services and support to become valued, contributing members of their communities. The Arc for the River Valley focuse

s on providing recreational activities as well as advocacy and educational support for individuals with I/DD and their caregivers. The Arc serves a membership of over 460 members. With your past support we were able to continue to keep our member dues low, to keep our activities and events free, and to provide free snacks and drinks to members. To continue our current services as well as add new ones, we need your continued support. Due to the economic issues, 2020 was a difficult year financially for all non-profits. Please consider giving a tax deductible donation to the Arc for the River Valley. Your donation will help us continue to provide support and services to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc for the River Valley is a proud United Way partner agency. Please feel free to stop by our office and see for yourself the wonderful work we do here! Francy Ford
Executive Director

Mary Wolter
Office Manager

"Being disabled should not mean being disqualified from having access to every aspect of life." -Emma Thompson

23/04/2026

**ANNOUNCEMENT**- The Arc in the Park Movie is being cancelled for tomorrow due to a chance of Thunderstorms. We will be rescheduling the movie for sometime next month, date to be determined.
Watch our facebook for updates. The Arc WILL be opened tomorrow since the Movie cancelation.
Thank you for your understanding we do apologize!

23/04/2026

The Arc in the Park Movie is being postponed due to chances of Thunderstorms tomorrow. We do apologize and we will get it rescheduled for next month. Watch The Arc Facebook for announcements for the new Movie date and time. ** Also with the movie cancelation the Arc will be opened this Friday**

Who’s ready for The Arc in the park movie night Friday April 24?!🤩🍿🌭
22/04/2026

Who’s ready for The Arc in the park movie night Friday April 24?!🤩🍿🌭

Important Upcoming The Arc Dates‼️‼️April 24th- Closed in preparation for The Arc in the Park movie nightMovie Night ( Z...
20/04/2026

Important Upcoming The Arc Dates‼️‼️

April 24th- Closed in preparation for The Arc in the Park movie night
Movie Night ( Zootopia 2):
Doors open: 7pm Movie starts: 8pm
Popcorn $1, Hotdogs $1, Drinks $1

April 27- The Arc's Breakfast Club
$5 non-Members
Delivery to your business with 3 or more orders (Additional charge of $3.00 for Delivery)

April 30th-
Closing at 12pm "Arc staff assisting at Steele Horse Rally"

May 1st:-
Closed all day "Arc staff assisting at Steele Horse Rally"

May 15th- Celebrating Ability: A day of community & care (museum/park day)
11am-12pm: Fort Smith Museum of History
12pm-3pm: John Bell Jr. park

May 20th- Motorcycles visit
Motorcycles will arrive at 3pm

May 23rd- On Tap for The Arc at Digs FS
$30 for The Arc mugs
Featuring: Arc Member Art Mugs & Artist Bios! Purchase a Arc Artist mug and get 2 drink tickets included for beer, house wine or well drinks from Digs!

We’re out here celebrating Earth Day with our amazing community! Come visit The Arc at the Earth Day Party in the Commun...
19/04/2026

We’re out here celebrating Earth Day with our amazing community! Come visit The Arc at the Earth Day Party in the Community Garden today! We’re having such a great time connecting, learning, and enjoying the beautiful weather. 💚🌱

📍 1100 N. 7th St, Fort Smith
🗓 April 19
⏰ 1–4 PM

✨ FREE hot dogs
🎶 Live music
🌿 Educational activities
🎯 Games for all ages

Stop by, spin the wheel, and say hi we’d love to see you! 🧡

The Arc would like to give a BIG Thank You to  Pleasant Valley Farms and Sutherlands of Fort Smith for all the beautiful...
18/04/2026

The Arc would like to give a BIG Thank You to Pleasant Valley Farms and Sutherlands of Fort Smith for all the beautiful flowers, plants and garden supplies you donated for our community garden! We are so very grateful for your continued support, it is truly a blessing and very much appreciated! 🪴🌷❤

The Arc is so grateful to the United Way of Fort Smith for putting together an amazing Day of Caring.💛 Yesterday we had ...
18/04/2026

The Arc is so grateful to the United Way of Fort Smith for putting together an amazing Day of Caring.💛 Yesterday we had so many wonderful volunteers show up to help with projects such as planting our garden, organizing our storage room and kitchen areas, plus giving our kitchen a much needed facelift with a fresh coat of paint!
We cannot express how much Day of Caring means to The Arc for the River Valley and what a blessing it is to our organization to have so many amazing people show up to lend a helping hand! We could not do what we do without the support of the United Way and our community! Thank you so very much from all of us here at The Arc! ❤

The Arc for the River Valley will be out at the Earth Day Party in the Community Garden on April 19 from 1-4 PM, and we’...
17/04/2026

The Arc for the River Valley will be out at the Earth Day Party in the Community Garden on April 19 from 1-4 PM, and we’d love to see you there! Stop by our booth to learn more about what we do, how we support individuals with disabilities in our community, and ways you can get involved. Plus, don’t miss your chance to spin the wheel for a prize everyone loves a little fun! 🎉

Come enjoy a great afternoon filled with music, activities, and community connection. We can’t wait to see you! 💚

Yesterday The Arc for the River Valley had visitors from Tri-State Speedway! Our members got to meet the drivers and tak...
16/04/2026

Yesterday The Arc for the River Valley had visitors from Tri-State Speedway! Our members got to meet the drivers and take pictures with all the awesome race cars that where brought out!!
We cannot thank Steve McCallister enough for coordinating this annual event and all the drivers who came to visit! The Arc looks forward to their visit each year! Thank you all so much!!!

Start your morning the right way with The Arc’s Breakfast Club! Join us on Monday, April 27th from 9–10 AM for a hot, ho...
15/04/2026

Start your morning the right way with The Arc’s Breakfast Club! Join us on Monday, April 27th from 9–10 AM for a hot, homemade breakfast featuring pancakes, eggs, sausage or bacon, and juice. Swing by and eat with us, or let us bring breakfast to you delivery is available for businesses with 3 or more orders!

Only $5 for non-members, and every bite supports The Arc for the River Valley and the individuals we serve 💛

📞 Call 479-783-5529 to place your delivery order

We hope to see you there!

Grateful for community partners like Pleasant Valley Farms. With their generous donation, our garden will be full of col...
15/04/2026

Grateful for community partners like Pleasant Valley Farms. With their generous donation, our garden will be full of color and smiles🌸🧡


07/04/2026

Thank you again, Camp Hachya (Two Carrot Ranch), for having us! Our members absolutely LOVED participating in Drums Alive —the energy, the fun, and the smiles were nonstop! We can’t wait for more amazing events together! 🥁🎉✨

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Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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+14797835529

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