Moms—or the people who love us like moms—are often the ones who just get us. They keep life moving. They see potential where others see limits. And for people with disabilities, that love can take many forms: hands-on care, fierce advocacy, deep listening, and unshakable belief. Some moms manage feeding tubes, therapy schedules, and school […]
https://thearc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Ashley-Glears-and-Her-Mom-Cover-Photo.jpg400375Jackie Dilworth/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/ArcLogo_Color_Rev_PNG_WEB.pngJackie Dilworth2025-05-06 08:44:542025-05-12 12:46:45People With Disabilities Reflect on Their Moms This Mother’s Day
Scranton, Pennsylvania already has a claim to fame as the setting for the TV show “The Office.” Now, The Arc of Northeastern Pennsylvania in Scranton is getting its own name out to the public by c...
Have volunteer activities gotten stale? Donating and shelving canned goods at food pantries or making and delivering meals are fun and meaningful activities that work so well that we seldom think outs...
There’s a reason for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s famous quote, “Everybody can be great because anybody can serve.” Community service, especially inclusive community service, does so much mor...
The time is always right to do what is right. – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Engaging in community service is a win-win scenario. For community organizations, volunteers with disabilities represent a gr...
“Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to
serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of gra...
Building a resume can be tough, particularly in rural communities where job opportunities may be limited, and competition can be fierce. However, serving your community can be one great and meaningful...
Those who are not looking for happiness are the most likely to find it, because those who are searching forget that the surest way to be happy is to seek happiness for others. -Martin Luther King, Jr....
By Nancy Stubbs, Development Director, The Arc Nature Coast
On October 16th, we recognize World Food Day. According to the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), 49 million people i...
Many of our chapters spent the past two months executing service projects made possible by a grant from The Corporation for National and Community Service, the federal agency that leads national Mar...
