Summary
Organization name
The Arc of Denton County
Causes
Human Rights, Civil Rights & Advocacy
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Denton
BIPOC Leadership
Neither/None
Address
P.O. Box 2471Denton, TX 76202
The Arc of Denton County has impacted the Denton county Intellectual/Developmental Disability (IDD) community since its charter in 1967. We do this directly through our Self Advocate monthly meetings and book club, social events, and the Texas Advocate annual conference. Our help line and email account are monitored 24/7 and we provide answers to questions, provide resources, and a sounding board for those individuals and their families that don't know where to turn for help and for those who want to learn more about what The Arc of Denton County is all about.
We impact the Denton Community with volunteer opportunities for local colleges and Arc members as well as participation in talks and representation at local resource fairs which offer information and services to the IDD community.
We develop community awareness of the needs and potential of the IDD community through our partnerships with Texas Arc, US Arc, Denton County MHMR, Texas Advocates, UNT, TWU, NCTC, The Arc DFW Area, Lewisville ISD, Denton ISD, Lake Dallas ISD, and Sanger ISD.
Giving Activity
Mission
The Arc of Denton County is a non-profit, all volunteer organization that is committed to empowering individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities to exercise the same rights, freedoms and responsibilities as their fellow citizens by providing family support, public awareness, advocacy service and referral.
Needs
Our goal is to increase our membership base by 50% by the end of 2027.
Donations made on North Texas Giving Day will help support operational funding associated with growth and expansion to include our volunteer and membership base.
Funds will also help support our current programs : our monthly Self-Advocate meetings and Book Clubs as well as supporting our members to attend the annual Texas Self Advocate Conference, annual holiday celebrations and other events that are open to all IDD individuals and their loved ones in Denton County.
Equity Statement
The Arc of Denton county is a diverse, and inclusive organization where all advocates and volunteers, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, or disability, feels valued and respected. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and provide equal opportunity and access to all of our programs, workshops, and socials. We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensure that all voices are valued and heard.
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Organization Data
Denton, TX 76202