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The Arc Voice

June & July 2009 Newsletter
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United Way Announces Funding Cuts

The news is in: 44.3% cut to The Arc of Mecklenburg County. What does that mean? It means $111,792. less than last year. That means we will have significantly less resources to provide the needed advocacy services to children & adults with developmental disabilities and their families in Mecklenburg County.

  • Less copies of the Exclusive Arc Resource Guide will be available for distribution - this is the one and only guide in the community that assists families by providing all of the resources at their fingertips for services for developmental disabilities

  • Potential Aktion Club Cuts

  • Potential K-Kids Cuts

  • Less ability to provide one on one advocacy assistance to those who are facing service delivery cuts due to the state budget crisis

  • Operation Santa Claus cuts

How can you help? You can help us by making a donation at www.arcmeck.org or calling in to volunteer your time and talents to an agency that needs your assistance and needs your connections to the community. 704-332-4535 x 102

Thanks to all of our friends and donors,

Lauren Mullis
Executive Director

Check out more information about the 2009 United Way Grants click here

Show Your Support

We need your support!!! Please consider making a donation to our agency to help us through this very difficult time. You can also register as a proud supporter of our mission. To join our membership online by click here or to donate click here.

There are many deserving children, adults, and families who seek our support everyday.             Watch the beautiful story of Quinn below to learn more about the children and adults with developmental disabilities and families that reach out for our support. Your donation will help children like Quinn, ensuring they have what they need to lead happy, meaningful lives.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2009 Arc Angel Awards Dinner

Teacher of the Year

Debbie Taylor

 

Direct Care Provider of the Year

Diane Wright

 

Distinguished Services Award

Kathy Trela

 

Business Partner of the Year

Presbyterian Hospital

 

Advocate of the Year

Ron Reeve

 

Regina Howard Independence Award

Missy Blackmon

 

Aktion Clubber of the Year

Robby Payne

 

Parent of the Year

Pat & Ken Greenberg

 

Board Member of the Year

Patrick Pruden

 

Arc Angel of the Year

Ryan Platt

 

A Big THANK YOU To Our Sponsors & Donors

 

Sponsors

De Molina Family Foundation

Lance Inc.

Developmental Disabilities Resources Inc.

Pineville Kiwanis Club

Presbyterian Hemby Children's Hospital

First Choice Services

Clayton Parsons CPA
Miller Electric

Luna Lounge

 

Individual Donors

Mr. David Cove

Ms. Iris Boyd

Mrs. Kathy Trela

Ms. Alice Bostic

Mr. Patrick Pruden

Mr. Ryan Platt

Ms. Lauren Mullis

Mr. & Mrs. Dupuy

 

 

               

 

 

The Arc of Mecklenburg County's

The Festival of Trees

 

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More Details To Come

 

 

 

"It's in Our Hands: Your Participation in the 2010 Census Matters" from the US Census Bureau!

 

 

Tropic Thunder

The Arc of Mecklenburg County, along with The Arc of NC and The Arc of The United States are standing up against the movie "Tropic Thunder" because of their discriminatory depiction of people with disabilities and frequent use of the “R-word”. We believe the distasteful and discriminating portrayal of people with intellectual disabilities should not be condoned or supported by the public. The film's frequent use of the “R-word” and references to people with intellectual disabilities being stupid only promotes discriminatory perspectives and encourages the stigmatization of
people with developmental disabilities.

We hope that individuals will consider the impact this movie will have on promoting stereotypes that are demeaning and disrespectful to people with intellectual impairments. We work diligently everyday to ensure that people with disabilities are recognized for their abilities and are provided with equal opportunities to experience meaningful and satisfying lives by pursuing their goals, building social networks, and being actively involved in our communities. This film demoralizes children and adults with disabilities and we hope that you will be an advocate for social change by boycotting this film and working to lessen the negative impact by educating others about
the harmful implications of the "R-word".



Please check out the links below for additional information 

R-Word Flyer     www.thearc.org     CNN Coverage     New York Times Article    Advocacy Groups Protest


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