Where is your thrift store?

We do not operate our own thrift store.  We collect clothing and household donations and deliver it to Saver’s store.  They in turn compensate us for our items and we use that revenue to provide services.

 

How does donating items help people with disabilities?
When you donate clothing and household tiems to our Donation Call Center the items, unless needed by participants, are delivered to the Savers Thrift Stores in Boise and Nampa. Savers pays The Arc for these items. The revenue generated from this partnership goes back in to support services provided.

 

Do my clothing and household item donations go to people with disabilities?

We do give any needed items to participants who receive our services.  However, since we receive much more than is needed by our participants; the majority of donated items go to the Savers Thrift Stores.

 

What does "ARC" stand for?

It used to stand for the Association of Retarded Citizens. That acronym is no longer used. The people that we serve are people with disabilities, their disability does not define them. We always strive to see the person before we see their disability. This is referred to as "people first" language.

 

What does The Arc do exactly?

The Arc, Inc. is a non-profit organization serving children and adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities for more than 50 years. The Arc has expanded as well as modified its service offerings over the years to meet the ever changing needs of its clients/participants. Various vocational services are offered to provide individuals the opportunity to work in the community as well as at the agency's work services program. The Arc has two residential care homes providing housing, services and support to 16 individuals. Developmental Therapy (life skill training) is a core service provided. Psychosocial Rehabilitation services were also added in recent years to assist people with mental health related issues. In addition a unique program offering social and recreational activities/opportunities (RAVE) has become a popular Arc service.