SpArc Philadelphia

SpArc Philadelphia SpArc Philadelphia is the non-profit parent organization of The Arc of Philadelphia & SpArc Services

As part of the SpArc family of organizations, The Arc of Philadelphia and SpArc Services are committed to ensuring that people are provided with supports and services of the highest quality. Founded in 1948 by parents who sought better services for their children, The Arc of Philadelphia is one of the first Arc chapters in the United States. The parents who created The Arc labored tirelessly for the equal rights and human dignity of people with disabilities at a time when institutionalization was the norm. In subsequent years, The Arc, through its staff and Membership, has become a powerful voice in shaping the service landscape for people with disabilities. As an early pioneer, we campaigned for the right of education for children regardless of ability and promoted integrated services for children and adults with disabilities. At every step in the struggle for equal rights, The Arc has been a vibrant catalyst for change at the local, state and national level. Our relationship building with our state and national legislators is noteworthy. We are often called upon by legislators seeking advice for their constituents regarding systemic issues related to people with disabilities. In 1990, The Arc formed a service provision arm, PDDC- now called SpArc Services, to focus on a mission of vocational training and independent, competitive employment. One of the primary goals of SpArc Services is to expose program participants, people with a wide range of intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities, to the community. We do this in a number of ways: through business partnerships we have contracted work sites where participants earn a paycheck by providing a service, by being involved in our cultural arts program including attendance at cultural events such as concerts and plays, by taking part in volunteer activities in the community, and through community supports including placing and supporting people in competitive employment. Our intention is to support people through advocacy, education, cultural experiences, and employment to live their lives with maximum satisfaction and the highest level of independence. We have served the community for over 60 years and are continually searching for new ways to improve and enhance our services.

12/05/2025

We had so much fun today at our holiday party, but this is only the beginning! Stay tuned for all of the fun this season brings!

12/05/2025

Happy holidays from SpArc!

Nothing like fun with friends on a cold winters day to warm you up! ♥️Stay tuned for more seasonal fun
12/05/2025

Nothing like fun with friends on a cold winters day to warm you up! ♥️Stay tuned for more seasonal fun

Help us get creative and unlock potential through the power of the arts!Every day, we are fortunate enough to provide ar...
12/02/2025

Help us get creative and unlock potential through the power of the arts!

Every day, we are fortunate enough to provide arts programming to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through painting, music, movement, writing, and theatre, the program helps participants to find new ways to express themselves, build confidence, and experience the joy that comes from self-expression.

Please consider making a donation today. Your generosity brings creativity, connection, and confidence to the lives of artists who deserve every chance to flourish. Help us create possibilities by clicking the link below and giving today!

https://bit.ly/4pErVVg

Celebrate the season by giving art with your heart! Visit the SpArc Marketplace online at the link below, and find your ...
12/01/2025

Celebrate the season by giving art with your heart! Visit the SpArc Marketplace online at the link below, and find your one-of-a-kind holiday gift today! Or are you looking to shop in person? If so, be sure to check out our studio at Cherry Street Pier to see a diverse array of handcrafted products up close and enjoy the creative energy of the space. Happy Holidays and thank you for for shopping small and local businesses this season!

SpArcMarketplace.org

Happy Thanksgiving from the SpArc Philadelphia family of organizations!
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from the SpArc Philadelphia family of organizations!

Join us at SpArc Philadelphia on Friday, December 19th for our Holiday Art Market. We will have wonderful and unique wor...
11/20/2025

Join us at SpArc Philadelphia on Friday, December 19th for our Holiday Art Market. We will have wonderful and unique works created by the artists from the cultural arts center. It's a fun way to finish up your shopping while supporting the local artists from SpArc Services. We look forward to seeing you there!

2350 West Westmoreland Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
215-229-4550

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from the SpArc Philadelphia family of organizations! 🎃

10/30/2025

A message from The Arc of Philadelphia about voting this November 4th.

09/16/2025
Our annual golf raffle is live! The raffle for the 21st Annual SpArc Golf Outing will benefit a new outdoor space at SpA...
09/02/2025

Our annual golf raffle is live! The raffle for the 21st Annual SpArc Golf Outing will benefit a new outdoor space at SpArc Services. The park will be adjacent to our building and feature areas for exercising, creative expression, and quiet reflection. The park will be built with consideration for water conservation, community engagement, and making more green space available.

Buy a raffle ticket (or 5! or 10!) and support the building of The Park at Sparc!

Raffle winners will be announced at the Golf event on September 15, 2025. Digital winners will be notified after the event.

https://sparcphilly.org/news_publications/golf_event/2025-golf-raffle.html

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2350 W Westmoreland Street
Philadelphia, PA
19140

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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