The Arc of King County - For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

2012 Annual Legacy Luncheon - May 24, 2012

Take your lunch hour up a notch and join us to honor those who advocate the right of children and adults with developmental disabilities to live, learn, work and play in the community – improving the quality of life for us all! More info on the Luncheon Page.

PUSH Is Coming to Town!

Every year, an amazing fraternity group, Pi Kappa Phi, divides up and rides across America on the annual Journey of Hope. As part of the philanthropy group PUSH America, their mission is to raise awareness about developmental disabilities.

This year, PUSH America's Journey of Hope will kick-off from Seattle on May 29-31. Bring your kids and families to the Olympic Sculpture Park on May 29, at 6pm, for our annual Friendship Visit. Pizza will be provided. 

RSVP to aoglesby@arcofkingcounty.org to reserve your spot or for more information. If you'd like to attend the other PUSH America kick-off events on May 30-31, check out the PUSH events page.

The Arc of King County Is An "Innovations in Caregiving" Awardee!

On April 16, MetLife Foundation and National Alliance for Caregiving announced the recipients of the new "Innovations in Caregiving" Grants Program. The Arc of King County was one of only five organizations to receive grants to replicate family caregiver education and support programs in their local communities. 

The grant provides $10,000 in startup funds for The Arc of King County to further support the Senior Family Support Project by providing more regular networking and training opportunities.

“We congratulate these winning organizations and the important contributions they will make to family caregiving in their communities,” said Dennis White, President and CEO, MetLife Foundation. 

To read the press release, visit www.caregiving.org.

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