Open Buddy Bass Fishing Tournament Raises Money for No Limits Summer Camp Program

Fishermen from across Missouri hit the waters of Table Rock Lake in the early morning hours on Saturday, April 28 to see who could reel in the largest fish. The tournament was held in support of The Arc of the Ozarks No Limits Summer Camp program. No Limits is an unfunded program that allows children…

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Jackie Has a Day of Pampering

Jackie could absolutely be described as a girly girl. She loves to have her nails, hair and makeup done at home almost every single day. There are often days she asks to have her makeup done two and three times! Being able to be professionally pampered is not something Jackie is able to do.

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The Arc of the Ozarks Recognizes Employees with 80’s Themed Employee Appreciation Night

The Arc of the Ozarks held its annual Employee Appreciation Night last Friday, March 2 and honored more than 293 employees for their continuous years of service and special achievements. The night’s theme was inspired and crafted around 80’s nostalgia. Many of The Arc staff members attended the evening dressed in their best 80’s gear…

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A Note from Lieutenant Mark Phillips

At The Arc of the Ozarks, the individuals we serve are family. Our staff work tirelessly to ensure they receive the best quality of life possible. Unfortunately, there are times when our staff face the loss of a beloved client.

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Six Individuals Graduate from Project STIR

The Arc held the first Project Stir graduation this afternoon. Project STIR is a training program for self-advocated designed to provide individuals with the tools to advocate for themselves, mobilize others in advocacy and gain leadership experiences.

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The Arc Spends a Chilly, Fun Day at the Springfield Christmas Parade

On Saturday, December 4, a few of our day program members and recruiters for the Arc braved the chilly weather and participated in the annual Christmas Parade in Springfield. Not only did the individuals participate the day of, they had been working on creating a perfect float for the occasion.

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