The Arc Of Lehigh And Northampton Counties, Inc.
The Arc Of Lehigh And Northampton Counties, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties is to advocate, educate, and provide services and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties (The Arc) was organized in 1967, and formally incorporated in 1975, by a small group of concerned parents who were unhappy with the social service delivery system and the educational systems currently in place. The Arc was established as a local chapter of a state and national organization, and is affiliated with The Arc of Pennsylvania, The Arc of the United States and local chapters of The Arc across Pennsylvania.
About
SPARC-THE SPARC PROGRAM IS A STATE-LICENSED ADULT TRAINING FACILITY THAT SERVES ADULTS IN LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES. IT IS STAFFED BY A PROGRAM DIRECTOR, PROGRAM SPECIALISTS, AND A TEAM OF DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS.THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO EXPLORE INTERESTS, DEVELOP SKILLS, AND INTERACT WITH THEIR COMMUNITIES IN A SUPPORTIVE, NONCOMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT. THE NEEDS OF EACH PARTICIPANT ARE MET THROUGH A PERSON-CENTERED APPROACH, HELPING DEVELOP DAILY LIVING, COMMUNICATION, SOCIALIZATION, HABILITATION AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION SKILLS. INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF CORE CONCENTRATION OPTIONS BASED ON THEIR ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHOICE THAT INCLUDE:COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERISM - PARTICIPANTS LEARN AND ENHANCE WORK-RELATED SKILLS BY VOLUNTEERING THEIR TIME AND TALENTS AT MORE THAN 16 COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER SITES, DOING ACTIVITIES SUCH AS LIGHT CLEANING, HOSPITALITY, DELIVERING AND SERVING FOOD, LANDSCAPING, PATIENT INTERACTION THROUGH MUSIC, MANAGING VARIOUS THRIFT SHOPS AND MAILINGS.COMMUNITY OUTINGS - PARTICIPANTS ENHANCE THEIR SOCIAL SKILLS BY, VISITING MUSEUMS, SHOPPING SKILLS, BOWLING, MINIATURE GOLF, MOVIES, AND COMMUNITY RECYCLING CENTERS.DAILY LIVING SKILLS - PARTICIPANTS WHO NEED MORE ASSISTANCE FROM STAFF ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN SKILLS SUCH AS MANAGING THEIR LIVES THROUGH PERSONAL SAFETY, PERSONAL HYGIENE, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, MONEY IDENTIFICATION AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.THERAPEUTIC SERVICES - PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A VARIETY OF REGULAR STIMULATING ACTIVITIES SUCH AS, PET THERAPY, MUSIC THERAPY, HORTICULTURAL EXPERIENCES, AND WILDLANDS CONSERVANCY SESSIONS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing specifies the mission of the non-profit as “The arc of lehigh and northampton counties (the arc) supports more than 1,500 local individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (i/dd) and families each year. the arc provides a variety of quality programs and services to assist individuals with i/dd and their families to live full and productive lives in their community. the arc of lehigh and northampton counties is affiliated with the arc of pennsylvania, the arc of the united states and local chapters of the arc across pennsylvania.”.
When explaining its duties, they were described as: “To advocate, educate and provide services and supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is authorized to operate legally is PA.
- According to the filing, the address of the non-profit for the year 2020 is 2289 AVENUE A, BETHLEHEM, PA, 18017.
- The non-profit has reported 826 employees on their form for the year 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $964,529.
- The organization has 18 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1975.
- The organization pays $12,310,636 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $186,168 in fundraising expenses.
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