Arnold Center, Inc.

12/26/2025

🥁🥁 Drum roll, please… 🥁🥁

✨ And the winner of the Door Decorating Contest is… ✨
🎉 Blessed Sacrament Art Class!! 🎉

Congratulations on an absolutely beautiful and creative door. Well done! 👏🎨

And to everyone who participated, a HUGE shout out to you all. Your creativity, effort, and school spirit made this contest so much fun and truly special. 💙✨

We’re already looking forward to seeing what you bring next year!

🎉🎨🏆

12/24/2025

We are down to the last 2 days of voting for the door decorating contest!! Make sure to get your votes in and the winner will be chosen on December 26th.

12/23/2025

Warmest wishes for a joyous holiday season and a happy New Year from all of us at the Arnold Center! Please note that our offices will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day, while Residential CLS and Home Chores services will continue as usual. We hope you have a wonderful holiday season.

12/23/2025

We are proud to partner with and be sponsored by Michigan Sugar.

SOMETHING SWEET FOR CHRISTMAS: This morning, we're excited to share our newest community partnership whose sweet treats will make the perfect breakfast on Christmas morning.

Arnold Center, Inc. in Midland provides work skills training to individuals with disabilities to foster independence, social connection, and meaningful work experiences. Its culinary program, The Good Kitchen, provides participants with commercial kitchen training, including dishwashing, knife handling, basic cooking, and customer service.

Michigan Sugar Company is proud to support the program by providing pure, all-natural white granulated, light brown, and confectioners powdered Pioneer Sugar. All three types of sugar can be found in their cinnamon rolls, which made their grocery retail debut last week at Family Fare in Midland!

So, if you're still looking for that perfect sweet treat to enjoy while opening presents on Christmas morning, pick up a few delicious cinnamon buns and know you're supporting a life-changing organization this holiday season.

12/20/2025

There has been an update to the door voting post, please be aware that the winner will be chosen by the amount of likes or “thumbs up, hearts etc” so please if you commented on your vote, also give it a like for the voting count! Thank you all for participating!!

One last update, please go to the Arnold Center page and place your vote on that page. Votes will not count if they are not on the Arnold Center page! Once again thank you for your support!!

12/19/2025

🎄✨ It’s Time to Vote! ✨🎄

The doors are decked, the glitter has settled, and the holiday magic is in full swing at The Arnold Center! 🎅🎁
Now it’s YOUR turn to help us decide…

🗳️ Voting opens TODAY – December 19th
🗳️ Voting closes – December 25th

✅ To vote, simply hit the like button, you can comment also but please make sure to hit the like button as that is how the winner will be determined!

🎉 The winning door will be announced on December 29th!

Scroll through, pick your favorite, and help us spread some joyful holiday cheer! ❄️🎄
Thank you for celebrating the season with us! 💚❤️

12/09/2025

🌟 JOIN OUR TEAM! The Arnold Center is NOW HIRING Residential Direct Support Professionals! 🌟

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? We’re looking for full-time Residential DSPs who are dedicated, compassionate, and ready to support individuals in achieving their highest level of independence.

Requirements:
✔️ Full-time availability
✔️ Must have flexible schedule — days, evenings, and weekends
✔️ Reliable transportation
✔️ Ability to pass a background check and drug screen

If you’re ready to be part of a mission-driven team that empowers individuals every day, we want to hear from you!

📩 Apply or learn more by contacting:
Teresa Witkoske — twitkoske@arnoldcenter.org

📣 Hiring Immediately!

11/26/2025

🌟 WE ARE HIRING— DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP) NEEDED IMMEDIATELY! 🌟

Full Time Position with the Community Living Support Group Program
25 week day/day time hours in group services and 15 hours evening/weekend in residential
Rewarding Career Opportunities
Inclusive Environment
Community Involvement

Are you passionate about helping others grow, succeed, and reach their goals? The Arnold Center is looking for a part-time DSP to join our CLS-Group Program right away!

✨What we offer:
✔️ A meaningful, rewarding role
✔️ Full Time
✔️ An inclusive and supportive workplace
✔️ The chance to make a real and lasting impact every single day

✨Program Specific Experiences Include:
🟢 Working with small groups in and around the Midland Area Community
🟢Working around animals at times
🟢 Social Recreation Activities (Including, but not limited to- Swimming & Bowling)

🔺This position requires:
A Valid Drivers License

If you’re motivated, compassionate, and ready to guide individuals towards greater independence and success, we want to hear from you!

📞 Contact:
Dianna Elledge, CLS-Group Services Manager
📱 989-430-4353
📧 delledge@arnoldcenter.org

11/18/2025

🌟 Sensory Friendly Zone at the Midland Santa Parade! 🌟

We’re excited to share that this year’s Midland Santa Parade will once again include a Sensory Friendly Zone so more families can enjoy the magic of the season together. 💚❤️

🎅 When: This Saturday at 10:00 a.m.
🎄 Where: Along the parade route in our designated sensory-friendly block
🤍 What to Expect in the Sensory Friendly Zone:

Reduced music and sirens

Limited flashing lights

A calmer, quieter space

A welcoming spot for individuals with sensory sensitivities, young children, and anyone who prefers a low-stimulation environment

This is one more way our community is working to make holiday traditions inclusive and accessible for everyone.

✨ Look for the Sensory Friendly Zone signs on the parade route and feel free to share this post to help spread the word!

Thanks to a continuing collaboration between Access to Community and Midland Santa Parade, a special “sensory block” on Ashman St. between W. Pine St. and E. Grove St. will return to parade day to allow residents with light or sound sensitivities to enjoy the parade with more comfort.

When passing this block the bands will not play, lights will not flash, and horns/sirens/extremely loud noises will not be used. If you or someone you love is sensitive to these experiences, we encourage you to watch from this area!

Midland Area Community Foundation

11/11/2025

🌟 Celebrating Over 25 Years of Partnership! 🌟

The Arnold Center is proud to recognize and appreciate our more than 25-year partnership with Hemlock Semiconductor. Throughout the decades, our dedicated crews have consistently demonstrated exceptional commitment to quality and productivity, helping ensure that product keeps moving out the doors and into the hands of those who need it.

We are grateful for the trust, collaboration, and shared mission that has continued to grow stronger year after year. Here's to many more years of teamwork and success!

Thank you, Hemlock Semiconductor, for your continued partnership.