The Arc Lane County

12/15/2025

Today is the last day to earn $100 by opening new ABLE account!

The Oregon Special Needs Trust is offering a $100 credit to anyone who opens a new Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) account by December 15.

Oregon ABLE accounts allow people with disabilities to save money without jeopardizing federal benefits, like Medicaid or Social Security Income. Funds in an Oregon ABLE account can be used for eligible expenses such as health, housing, living expenses, education and transportation.

Open a new ABLE Account using a promo code we provide you and you’ll receive a $100 credit.Offer valid only through 12/15/2025. Learn more here.

12/12/2025

Read the latest edition of Empower, The Arc Lane County's monthly newsletter, to learn about The Arc's Emergency Preparedness Tool, the Tree of Joy holiday giving campaign, and winter resources.

https://conta.cc/4a51q75

12/11/2025

Franz Bakery

A special delivery arrived at The Arc Lane County today!

Franz Bakery delivered an assortment of fresh bread, dinner rolls, bagels, English muffins, and pastries for the CARES Center today, just in time for visitors to the food pantry this afternoon.

The Arc also received a $3,000 check from the Franz Bakery Spirit of Giving grant. The grant will be used for the Tree of Joy holiday giving campaign, where The Arc plans to give more than 150 holiday food boxes to families raising children with developmental disabilities and who are also experiencing financial hardship.

Thank you, Franz Bakery!

12/10/2025

Sensory Santa and Holiday Crafts Event is this Saturday.

Join the fun at a new location this year: Clear Lake Community Center, located at 4646 Barger Dr.

Private appointments with Santa are available for children and families who may need extra time.

12/05/2025

Thanks to generous hearts and support from the community, the donations continue to come into the CARES Center.

Over the last few days, the CARES Center has received:
• Canned pinto beans
• Canned white beans
• Cans of Spam
• 4 boxes Stove Top stuffing
• 20 pckgs. of spaghetti noodles
• Canned tuna
• Progresso chicken soup

Thank you to everyone who continues to support The Arc's food pantry.

As a reminder, The Arc is trying to put together more than 150 holiday food boxes to help make the holidays merry & bright for local families and adults who experience disabilities.

Please consider helping if you can. Any donation amount would be greatly appreciated!

12/05/2025

We’ve officially started the countdown to the Annual Springfield Christmas Parade with less than 24 hours to go, and we would LOVE to invite you, the clients you support, and your families to join us by walking in the parade this year!

Our float number is #33, and we will be staged somewhere along Olympic Street. Last year, we were near KFC and Walmart, so keep an eye out in that general area. You’ll easily spot us by looking for the big B & R Wrecking truck — that’s our float!

Please note: seating on the float is completely full, so anyone joining us will need to be able to walk the full 3 miles. The parade ends along Pioneer Parkway by SUB. Be sure to arrange your own transportation both before and after the parade, as we are unable to provide rides.

Meet-up time: Between 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m.
When: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Theme: Enchanted Snowman Forest
Dress-up option: Come dressed as a snowman for extra fun! (Totally optional — festive spirit is all that matters!)

Don’t forget to dress warm and bring something waterproof in case of rain. Please feel free to bring strollers, wagons and/or wheelchairs if they are needed.

We hope to see as many of you as possible — let’s make this the biggest parade turnout we’ve ever had!

12/03/2025

Banner Bank

A huge thank you to Banner Bank for its generous $3,500 donation to The Arc Lane County’s CARES Center food pantry!

This support comes at a critical time. While food donations from the Oregon Food Bank are decreasing, food insecurity in our community is rising — and this gift will help us continue providing essential nourishment to children, adults, and families who depend on us.

We are so grateful for partners like Banner Bank who step up when the community needs it most.

Thank you for making a difference!

12/02/2025

1 in 4 Americans have a disability. The language used about us MATTERS. It matters to us and to our families, caregivers, siblings, friends, and neighbors. The R-word isn’t a punchline—it’s harmful.

When we choose respect over the R-word, we create a world where everyone is seen, heard, and valued.

Respect is no joke, and it’s time we started treating it that way.

12/01/2025

Dine at Papa's Pizza today and help The Arc Lane County raise money for the CARES Center food pantry. After all the Thanksgiving cooking and start of the holiday busyness, come treat yourself to pizza while helping the community at the same time!

Don't forget to print and bring the flyer with you when you place your order. This promotion is only good at the Papa's Pizza on Main Street in Springfield.

11/30/2025

Tired of eating leftover turkey yet? Come eat pizza at Papa's Pizza on Main St. in Springfield tomorrow to benefit The Arc Lane County's CARES Center, a food pantry that provides food and other resources to people in our community.

We would love to see you there! Don't forget to print the flyer and bring it with you so The Arc earns credit for your purchase.

11/28/2025

Hitting the stores for Black Friday shopping? Please consider helping The Arc Lane County with its Tree of Joy holiday giving campaign.

Every year, The Arc provides gifts to children and teens who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities and their siblings. Simply purchase a toy or gift card (no more than $30 in value), and place the unwrapped gift in a bin at one of these locations.

We are grateful for all the companies who have partnered with The Arc Lane County to help make the Tree of Joy holiday giving a resounding success!

11/27/2025

We wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends!