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This is my favorite time of year at the Arc (besides Halloween).
The Arc staff members and Arc Participants decorate their classrooms for the holidays. The Arc Participants assembled and decorated the Arc’s Christmas trees (one green tree in our gym and one white tree in the office.) Read More →
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Since my mom always taught me that it is better to give than receive and because it is the season of giving, I want to ask everyone who reads my blog to please donate to The Arc of San Antonio. The most important thing that The Arc needs is money. The Arc of San Antonio receives 50% of their funding comes from program fees. They have to fundraise for the rest of the money. Each year, The Arc provides services to over 6,000 individuals with disabilities, family members and caregivers through free case management services and direct care programs. Read More →
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The month of November was a very special time for me and my friends at the Arc. We got to learn about new things and help people. Read More →
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Happy Halloween, Everybody!
This is my favorite time of year at the Arc. The month of October is when the Arc of San Antonio has all of its Halloween activities. Read More →
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October 3rd, 2011 was the third anniversary of the grand opening of the Arc of San Antonio / The Pam Stephens’ Center (formerly the YMCA on Wurzbach Road). I want to talk about the person who the building is named after; a wonderful woman that helps a lot of people…Ms. Pam Stephens.
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Hi everyone! In this blog, I’m very happy to say that fun things are happening in the month of September at the Arc. On Thursday, September 22nd, the Arc of San Antonio had a staff karaoke competition, hosted by Arc Staff Member, Leon S. to celebrate the kick off of the United Way Agency 2011 campaign.
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In my last blog, I talked about the monthly newsletter that I write that is sent out to the parents / guardians of the Arc Participants. This time I would like to tell you more about it. I started writing “The Arc Times” newsletter in 2008. I write articles about the activities and events that happen at The Arc.
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Hello, everyone. My name is Tameka H. I am twenty-eight years old and I have been a participant at the Arc of San Antonio since 2006. Also, I am the editor and writer of “The Arc Times” monthly newsletter that is sent out to the parents / guardians of the Arc participants. I use a communication device and I have Cerebral Palsy. Cerebral Palsy is a ailment that affects body movement, posture, and speech.
