
There are a variety of other ways that you can help The Arc. Contact us at 343-5583 if you are interested in the opportunities listed below.
Vehicles
The Arc only accepts vehicles in good/safe working condition to enable us to transport participants. Donated vehicles will not be re-sold by The Arc. You would be eligible for a tax deduction for the vehicle’s fair market value.
Products
The Arc makes and sells the following products:
- Planted bulbs in decorative vases - $15 to $25 each
- Idaho photography note cards - $4 for set of 8 cards/envelopes
- Dog Cookies $5.00-$6.00 per bag
These items make great gifts!
Events/Fundraising
The Arc participates in various fund raising events and activities, including the following.
Use www.goodsearch.com as your Internet search engine and www.goodshop.com for online shopping. Select “The Arc, Inc. – Boise” as your charity of choice, and we receive a financial contribution every time you use them.

The Arc and our participants can benefit from your donation of an item of your choice from the below Wish List. If you wish to donate any of these items to The Arc please do not contact our Donation Center for a pick up. We can ensure that participants will directly benefit from these donations if you call our main number: 343-5583 or email lcahill@thearcinc.org please mention that you want your donation to benefit the participants directly.
- Vacuum cleaners
- Riding lawn mower
- Carpet shampooer
- Leaf blower
- Office supplies: printer paper, envelopes, ink for printers, 3-inch binders
- Greenhouse and gardening supplies
- Microwaves
- Digital camera
- Film for instamatic camera
- Paper products: plates/cups/napkins/plastic cutlery
- Coffee
- Leaf bags
- Printing costs for donation receipt door hangers
- Items for arts and craft classes
- Assistance locating contract work for work services

Sponsor a RAVE Activity
Recreational and vacation activities are one of our most popular events for participants. Our quarterly dances are attended by hundreds of individuals with disabilities, and many participate in other activities or vacations. Click here
- Sponsor a Quarterly Dance
- Sponsor another RAVE activity
- Scholarship for a participant’s RAVE activity/event
- Scholarship for a participant's RAVE vacation
If you are interested in sponsoring RAVE, please contact Nicole Lang, nlang@thearcinc.org or 422-1759.