The Arc Minnesota

The Arc Minnesota The Arc Minnesota promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and development

The Somali Parents Autism Network (SPAN), like many nonprofits across the United States and in Minnesota, is currently n...
12/17/2025

The Somali Parents Autism Network (SPAN), like many nonprofits across the United States and in Minnesota, is currently navigating significant financial challenges due to budget cuts and austerity measures. While program and grant funding naturally fluctuate, they require stable, predictable funding to cover essential operational costs such as rent, utilities, and technology. Their immediate goal is to raise $25,000 by the end of the year to ensure they can meet these critical operational expenses for the 2026 budget.

This organization provides crucial support for our community, so we are amplifying their message during this time of uncertainty. Help us get the word out by liking, sharing or commenting on this post. Please donate if you are able. Any amount helps: https://www.somaliautism.org/donation/

🎁 Give Sustainably This Holiday Season!Reuse Minnesota’s 2025 Holiday Gift Guide is here to help you find thoughtful, ec...
12/16/2025

🎁 Give Sustainably This Holiday Season!
Reuse Minnesota’s 2025 Holiday Gift Guide is here to help you find thoughtful, eco-friendly gifts for everyone on your list. 🌱✨From secondhand treasures to repurposed gems, these ideas make giving fun and sustainable all year long.

👉 Check out the guide: https://bit.ly/4rEj1t4

Hello friends, here’s a brief update on our upcoming reading event:Come on out to hear Cow Tipping authors and local sel...
12/15/2025

Hello friends, here’s a brief update on our upcoming reading event:

Come on out to hear Cow Tipping authors and local self-advocates with intellectual/developmental disabilities read their latest and greatest published works at the Neurodiverse Author Reading and Book Release! This celebration features Poetic Vibes: Creativity without Limits and other inspiring works.

📆 Date of Event: Tuesday, December 16th
⏰ Event Time: 6:00 PM | Doors Open at 5:30
📍 Location: UMN Institute on Community Integration – Art for All Gallery, Studio #332
Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

🎟️ Admission: Free and open to all!

Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm for a virtual Parent Support Group. We'll meet on Microsoft Teams ...
12/15/2025

Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm for a virtual Parent Support Group. We'll meet on Microsoft Teams to discuss how to support your adult children with disabilities in their employment journey! This meeting is for parents to discuss and help each other overcome concerns and barriers to employment. To sign up or learn more, visit our website: https://bit.ly/4aasuQ9

Join us as we celebrate the release of Poetic Vibes: Creativity without Limits. This book features a variety of work fro...
12/12/2025

Join us as we celebrate the release of Poetic Vibes: Creativity without Limits. This book features a variety of work from local self-advocates. There will be live readings, light refreshments, and snacks ✨

📆 Date of Event: Tuesday, December 16th
⏰ Time of Event: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 In Person: The Arc MN, 641 Fairview Ave N, Suite 195, St. Paul, MN 55104

Contact: Ocean C. Poet at sweetsbutterfly2202@gmail.com

As we celebrated 75 years of The Arc, we were reminded of the strength and unity of our community. Together, we’ve made ...
12/11/2025

As we celebrated 75 years of The Arc, we were reminded of the strength and unity of our community. Together, we’ve made incredible progress—and 2026 will be even bigger and more inspiring!

Early Bird tickets are now available! Reserve your spot here: https://bit.ly/4iRU8px

Get your discounted tickets before December 31:
- $150/person
- $1,500/table of 10

Starting January 1:
- $175/person
- $1,750/table of 10

The Arc Minnesota stands with all immigrant communities, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilitie...
12/11/2025

The Arc Minnesota stands with all immigrant communities, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Justice is interdependent—when one of us moves forward, we all move forward.

Mankato People First is a self-advocacy group led by self-advocates. The group shares information, updates, discuss issu...
12/11/2025

Mankato People First is a self-advocacy group led by self-advocates. The group shares information, updates, discuss issues, and plans activities.

📆 Date of Event: Wednesday, December 17th
⏰ Time of Event: 4:30–5:30 PM
📍 In Person: Centenary UM Church at 501 S. 2nd Street, Mankato, MN 56001

The group meets on the 3rd floor of Centenary Church in The Arc Minnesota Conference Room. Go to Door 2 to enter the building.

📧 Contact Information: Sanda Noy – 507-380-6087 or sandanoy@icloud.com

Please join us for S.A.S.H. We will meet each month to discuss self-advocacy topics, hear from guest speakers, build com...
12/10/2025

Please join us for S.A.S.H. We will meet each month to discuss self-advocacy topics, hear from guest speakers, build community, learn new skills, and have a great time!

📆 Date of Event: Monday, December 15th
⏰ Time of Event: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
📍 In Person: Murray Hall at Minnesota State University Moorhead, 1510 9th Ave S, Moorhead, MN 56563

Contact Information: Marisa Bengtson-Loerzel, 218-233-5949

Due to the winter storm forecast, the Self-Advocate Advisory Committee (SAAC) on Tuesday, December 9th will now be held ...
12/09/2025

Due to the winter storm forecast, the Self-Advocate Advisory Committee (SAAC) on Tuesday, December 9th will now be held entirely via Zoom. If you want to grow as a self-advocate, The Arc Minnesota can help. Join us online! Please contact Katie McDermott at katiemcdermott@arcminnesota.org for more information.

📆 Date of Event: Tuesday, December 9th
⏰ Time of Event: 5:00 – 7:30 PM
💻 Virtual Only: Contact Katie for the Zoom link at katiemcdermott@arcminnesota.org

Join us for the Fairmont Human Rights Committee.📆 Date of Event: Thursday, December 11th⏰ Time of Event: 11:30 AM – 12:3...
12/08/2025

Join us for the Fairmont Human Rights Committee.

📆 Date of Event: Thursday, December 11th
⏰ Time of Event: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 In Person: Martin County Library, 110 N Park St, Fairmont, MN 56031

📧 Contact Information: Peter Engstrom at 507-848-4414

Join us for a SAM Southeast Holiday Bowling Celebration! 🎳 📆  Date of Event: Thursday, December 11th⏰ Time of Event: 5:3...
12/07/2025

Join us for a SAM Southeast Holiday Bowling Celebration! 🎳

📆 Date of Event: Thursday, December 11th
⏰ Time of Event: 5:30 – 7:30
📍 In Person: Bowlocity, 2810 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906

RSVP to: Karli Harguth at karliharguth@arcminnesota.org

Address

641 Fairview Avenue N
Saint Paul, MN
55104

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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