Serving Children & Adults with Intellectual
and Developmental Disabilities for Over 50 Years
THE LATEST NEWS & EVENTS
SPECIAL MESSAGE TO OUR CLIENTS AND SUPPORTERS OF THE ARC OF BUNCOMBE COUNTY
The Arc of Buncombe County is not accepting walk-in traffic at our office until further notice. We will make every effort to answer your email within 24 hours. Over the past week, The Arc of Buncombe County has been following the details about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) to make a decision regarding our office hours. We must follow the “STAY-HOME-STAY-SAFE” order effective from March 26 at 8pm thru April 9 at 6pm. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
We will continue to receive your applications and support your requests. Please complete the online application and email to: linda@arcofbc.org. Be sure to provide us with your phone number. During this time, please follow all mandatory precautions to keep yourself and others safe and healthy.
CLICK HERE FOR AN APPLICATION
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) RESOURCES
We know that there is a lot of information about COVID-19 and we want to provide you with resources that can help you stay informed and make decisions. If you have questions, you can contact the NC COVID-19 Hotline: 866-462-3821 or visit the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services website: www.ncdhhs.gov
CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVID-19 RESOURCES
A HUGE Thank You to the Walnut Cove Members Association!
This January The Arc of Buncombe County received a “Crisis Intervention Grant” from Walnut Cove Members Association (WCMA) for $18,000.00. This grant will help the Arc to assist families in crisis and homelessness during the (Coronavirus COVID-19) pandemic.
Photo from left: Board Members, Oscar Wong and Robin Ramsey; presenter of the check, Ms. Shelia Elingburg (WCMA Member); Executive Director, Linda McDaniel; and Board Member Al Whitesides.
Stay Tuned for Updates on Upcoming Events
We Hope Everyone Enjoyed Our Wings for Autism Event!
A Huge Thank You to All of Our Sponsors!
Support for Children & Adults
We Appreciate Everyone at Asheville Regional Airport and Allegiant Airlines that Makes Our Annual Wings for Autism Event Possible!
EMPOWERMENT
The Arc of Buncombe County exists to empower children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to realize their highest potential through advocacy, education, programs and family support.
ADVOCACY
Our team assists individuals who may not understand certain procedures and advocates on their behalf.
EDUCATION
Members of The Arc of Buncombe County work with educators to make sure that our clients receive the most effective means of education based on their needs.
COLLABORATION
The Arc of Buncombe County relies on the support of paid members, volunteers, and our staff to assist our clients in the best possible way in order to enrich the lives of children & adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities which is why we NEED YOU!