The Arc of the Shoals and We Are Chapel co-hosted a Sensory Friendly Trunk or Treat in the Fall of 2022. This event promoted a safer and more inclusive celebration of the traditional Halloween festivity. Our event understood that individuals with exceptionalities of all ages may struggle or be excluded from typical trick-or-treating due to: … Continue reading The Arc of the Shoals & We Are Chapel Co-Host a Sensory Friendly Trunk or Treat
Events
UPDATE: Florence Professional Firefighters Association Local 270
The Florence Professional Firefighters Association Local 270 is held a T-Shirt Fundraiser this June for Autism Awareness. The Autism Society of Alabama and The Arc of the Shoals are the beneficiaries of 100 percent of the profit from the T-shirt sales. The Coleman Group has committed to donating 50 percent of its profit to the … Continue reading UPDATE: Florence Professional Firefighters Association Local 270
July Special Called Board of Directors Meeting
The Board of Directors will be hosting a special called board meeting on Monday, July 11, 2022, at 12:00 PM (CT). The meeting will be via phone conference. An email with the agenda and conference information will be sent out as soon as it is available. All members are welcome to attend OPEN board meetings.
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
Florence Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration
1st Annual Juneteenth Celebration Sponsored by: UNA/The City of Florence. Vendors you still have time. Call today! Make plans to attend Sunday, June 19th! Lewis Field 1pm-8pm. Let’s Remember together Let’s Learn together Let’s Unite together Full details Coming soon! Awesome day planned for the Shoals Area!