Who We Are
The Arc is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with any form of intellectual or developmental disability, and their families. The agency exists to promote, support, and protect the quality of life and the rights and opportunities of all persons with developmental disabilities to realize their goals and to choose where and how they live, learn, work and play. The Arc seeks to accomplish its mission through education, collaboration, and community involvement.
The Community Living Fund
The Community Living Fund is a collaborative project through the Arc of Stark County, The Foundation for the Challenged, The Austin-Bailey Foundation and The Paul & Carol David Foundation.
It is designed to eliminate barriers to living in the community for individuals with developmental disabilities. These small grants are intended to fund items that cannot be obtained through Medicaid or other funding sources. An example would be an adult with developmental disabilities receiving a waiver, who is about to move into a group home, but does not have the means to purchase a bed for his or her room.
To apply, contact the Arc of Stark County at (330) 492-5225 or email us at info@arcstark.org.
Arc Stark Sibs Club
The Arc offers a great program for typical children who have brothers or sisters with developmental disabilities. This free program is for children from the age of 6 to 10 and is designed to address the unique relationship between children with developmental disabilities and their brothers and sisters. The club meets monthly on Saturdays from October to April at First Christian Church in North Canton. While the program is free, we do ask that you sign up your child by calling the Arc of Stark County at (330) 492-5225.