The Arc of Spokane

11/15/2025

Thrift Store Update: Both our Newport Highway and Argonne locations will be CLOSED WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, so we can prepare for our huge Black Friday sale!

Stay tuned for more details about our Black Friday sale. You don't want to miss out on what we have planned 👀

11/14/2025

🌟 Good News Update From The Arc of Spokane 🌟
We’re thrilled to announce a powerful new partnership with Second Harvest and their innovative Zilch program! Thanks to their commitment to "No Hunger. No Waste. Nothing. None. Zilch!" we’ll now receive fresh produce every week to share with the people we serve.

This means more nutritious food, more dignity, and more support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our community. 💚

We are deeply grateful to Second Harvest and the Zilch team, as well as to our community, for making partnerships like this possible. Your support fuels our mission to promote independence, choice, and quality of life for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

Together, we’re building an inclusive community where every life is fulfilled. Thank you for being part of this journey. 🙌

11/13/2025

🎅 What’s better than breakfast food? Breakfast food with Santa!

On Saturday, December 13, join us at The Arc of Spokane Community Center for an ADA-acessible Winter Wonderland. Enjoy tasty breakfast foods, connect with others, and take a photo with The Big Man himself!

What is your favorite kind of breakfast food? Let us know in the comments!

⌚ 2 Time Slots: 9-10 am & 10-11am
💲 Cost: $12 per person
👥 Capacity: Limited to 60 attendees
👉 Register Now: https://arc-spokane.org/santa-breakfast

11/07/2025

🎉 Harvest Hoedown Dance! 🎉
Grab your cowboy hats and boots—it’s time to dance!

👉 Get Your Tickets: https://thearcofspokane.salsalabs.org/harvesthoedowndance2025?page=register

📅 Date: Wednesday, November 19
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: The Arc Community Center
💲 Cost: $10 per person

Join us for a country-themed evening full of music, fun, and community! Community Center members attending during the day can stay past 3 PM to enjoy the dance.

✅ Pre-registration is required. No cash or check payments accepted for evening dances.
Register online through our event page or by scanning the QR code on the flyer.
Questions? Call 509-789-8791 or email jostberg@arc-spokane.org.
Let’s celebrate inclusion and kick up our heels together!

11/04/2025

𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔!

Early bird tickets are now available for Spokane's premiere non-profit fundraising event!

Join The Arc of Spokane for a night where fashion meets purpose. Every model shares their story of independence, and every ticket helps promote inclusion, choice, and quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

🎟️ Early Bird Pricing (Now–December 31, 2025):
• Individual: $100 (Normal price: $125)
• Table for 10: $1000 (Normal Price: $1250)

🎉 Enjoy:
• A powerful runway show
• Delicious food and drinks
• Live and silent auctions
• A celebration of community and inclusion

🔗 Reserve Your Tickets Now:
https://www.arc-spokane.org/rocktherunway

Let’s break down stigma and build a more inclusive Spokane—together.

11/01/2025

Huge thanks to the Spokanezephyrfc for hosting The Arc of Spokane as the featured nonprofit at their match last night! It was a "treat" to be welcomed onto the field for the Rumble with Pat and help set the energy for the match!

A special shoutout to Donnie, one of our incredible supported employment clients! Donnie also shines as a player for the Spokane Impact with Project Inspire.

We're proud to be part of a city that celebrates teamwork, inclusion, and heart.

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10/31/2025

🎉 New at The Arc of Spokane: Community Engagement Activities!

Looking for fun, connection, and skill-building opportunities for someone with an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD)? The Arc’s new Community Engagement program is here to help people get out, meet others, and explore Spokane.

🗺️ Activities include:
• Outings to places like board game cafés, Riverfront Park, and volunteering with local food banks
• Events at The Arc’s Community Center like karaoke, art classes, and game nights

This program is available to those with a Community Engagement waiver. A private pay option is also available.

👉 Viw a full list of events: https://www.arc-spokane.org/community-engagement

📋 Register with Community Engagement Waiver:
https://thearcofspokane.salsalabs.org/novgroupce25copy1/index.html?page=register

💲 Register with Private Pay:
https://thearcofspokane.salsalabs.org/novgroupce25/index.html?page=register

Not sure how to get a waiver? The Arc’s team can help.
Email info@arc-spokane.org or call 509-789-8791 to learn more or get started.

10/30/2025

🚨 ACTION ALERT
No one should go hungry. This change puts thousands of families at serious risk of losing access to food—and disproportionately affects vulnerable communities.

Nearly 80% of the individuals served by The Arc of Spokane rely on SNAP. This is a crisis for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families.

This change will affect thousands of families, including over 80% of the individuals served by The Arc of Spokane.

📄 Read the full Action Alert
Includes more details, resources, and ways to help:
🔗 https://hq.salsalabs.org/ #/messaging/preview/299b0acb-48a1-4ec7-ab25-adfe1585eabf?contentId=f9d5a60e-2e53-4bab-bf32-4ce8a6419bfd

🧡 Support The Arc of Spokane’s Emergency Response
This crisis will leave many individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities without access to food.

The Arc of Spokane is working to provide direct food assistance to those most affected. Your support helps ensure people with IDD are not left behind during this shutdown.

🔗 Donate here: https://thearcofspokane.salsalabs.org/food/index.html

📢 What You Can Do Today
Share this post with your network
Contact your representatives
Support The Arc of Spokane’s emergency response
Help protect access to food and dignity for people with IDD
Contact your representatives and tell them to protect SNAP and prevent hunger for people with disabilities:

📞 Call: https://5calls.org/issue/wic-snap-benefits-goverment-shutdown
📧 Email: https://action.thearc.org/uR8Uabh

10/30/2025

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲! Join The Arc of Spokane and PAVE at 2:00 PM for a 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 virtual session on IEPs and 504 Plans.

This is a great opportunity for families to ask questions, learn the basics, and feel more confident navigating school systems.

🕑 Starts at 2:00 PM (Pacific)
💻 Zoom | 💵 Free for families
🔗 Still time to register: https://thearcofspokane.salsalabs.org/iepand504informationalsession?page=register

10/29/2025

Want to go to the Zephyr FC game and take part in the on-field experience? You have one more day to get discounted tickets and register for the experience!

Discounted Tickets:
https://www.gofevo.com/event/Arcexclusive2

On Field Experience:
https://thearcofspokane.salsalabs.org/onfieldappearance/index.html

10/27/2025