Millions of people with disabilities rely on home and community-based services (HCBS) to stay in their communities and out of congregate settings, but there isn’t enough money in the program to support everyone. More than 820,000 Americans are on waiting lists to receive HCBS and are not getting the services they need. Last month, Susan, … Continue reading Funding for HCBS is long overdue. Congress must act now!
Ask Your Senators to Support the SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act!
The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides critical support for millions of people with disabilities and their families to be able to afford necessities like food and rent. But SSI has many unfair and outdated rules that make it hard for people to save money and get out of poverty. For example, people who get … Continue reading Ask Your Senators to Support the SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act!
Happy Independence Day!
July Board of Directors Meeting
The Arc of the Shoals Board of Directors will meet on Tuesday, July 26th, 2022 at 5:30 PM at the Arc of the Shoals. Members are welcome to attend all open board meetings. If you would like to participate via Google Meet or by phone, please contact arcshoalssm@gmail.com.
Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans. It is also often observed for celebrating African-American culture.
Happy Father’s Day
We would like to wish all of the dads a happy Father's Day!
United Way’s Day of Caring
The Arc of the Shoals is looking for volunteers to help pressure wash one of the residential homes and to assist with a car wash! Lunch will be provided to volunteers! Please visit http://www.uwnwal.org to register or call 256-764-5892.
Every Piece Matters-Autism Awareness Co-Ed Softball Tournament
Two of our Board of Directors, Dustin Phillips and Emari Hutto, volunteered at the Every Piece Matters-Autism Awareness Co-Ed Softball Tournament. The event was hosted at Tom Coburn Park in Tuscumbia, AL close to The Arc of the Shoals. All proceeds for today's event go towards the Every Piece Matters-Autism Awareness campaign. This organization sponsors … Continue reading Every Piece Matters-Autism Awareness Co-Ed Softball Tournament
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Passing of Arc of the Shoals Member, Miriam Watkins
We apologize for the late posting. We are saddened to hear about the passing of Miriam Watkins. Miriam R. Watkins, 99, of Florence, passed away May 23, 2022, at her residence. Mrs. Watkins was a retired teacher and homemaker. She was a member of Jackson Heights Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by … Continue reading Passing of Arc of the Shoals Member, Miriam Watkins
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