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The Arc is saddened by the loss of The Arc Foundation Executive Director, Larry Freund. Larry passed away on July 26th at the age of 84. Mr. Freund provided support to The Arc of the Ozarks through the establishment and operation of The Arc Foundation, beginning in 2008. He was a continuous advocate for the…

Our staff and clients are continuously coming up with creative ways to stay busy, active and have fun at home. We would love to continue to provide our clients with fun activities while they shelter-in-place. Please consider purchasing something from our Amazon wishlist! The supply is limited and many could benefit from these items –…

Many people have been asking how they can help The Arc of the Ozarks during this difficult time. While we have plans and preparations to deal with disasters and crises, this situation is simply unprecedented. Our staff is considered essential, so even when shelter-in-place orders are issued, they still report to work to make sure…

The Arc of the Ozarks believes that everyone should have the opportunity to live, work, learn and play in their community. In our Monett Division, we host a Monett Weekend group in which individuals benefit by doing activities within the Monett community. This is a story about Jaffon, an individual that wanted to get more…

Loretta had once dismissed the idea of doing physical activity or exercising. She opted to play computer games at the local library instead. Although playing on the computer at the library is a way to fill up time, there’s not physical movement involved, and she was missing out of socializing. Loretta’s pathway to exercise involved…

The 12th Annual Hunt & Fish Outdoor Show took place this past Saturday and Sunday at the Springfield Expo Center. The event featured over 100 outdoor related businesses and activities for the whole family. There was something for all outdoor enthusiasts at the event. A few new elements added this year was a Kid’s Korner…

Lenna is one of our JMARK donation recipients. Each month, JMARK donates an amount to some of our clients so they may live their best life possible. Lenna had some health challenges, so before the donation, she wasn’t able to spend money on items such as clothing. With the generous donation, she was able to…

Allene was able to do so many special and memorable things in 2019 thanks to the generous donors from JMark. Several times throughout the year had the opportunity to do various things, such as getting her nails done at a local salon and crafting at Pottery Village Café. She also visited Branson and purchased VIP…

On Friday, December 6th, The Arc of the Ozarks held the 24th Annual Christmas Extravaganza. This event is a dinner gala with silent and live auctions. All the proceeds from this fundraising event go to Rivendale. Rivendale is an alternative school setting for children with learning difficulties or autism. Rivendale’s child-centered approach focuses on fostering…