Serving Children & Adults with Intellectual
and Developmental Disabilities for Over 50 Years
THE LATEST NEWS & EVENTS
THE ARC OF BUNCOMBE COUNTY NEEDS YOU!
As you know our annual meeting and Spring Fling were cancelled this year. However, we are receiving an increase in our service requests because of the COVID-19 pandemic. That is where you come in! We desperately need you to help us meet the needs of our families. For example $400 would provide two weeks of respite services - $500 would help a family from being evicted from their home – $100 would cover the cost of a pair of specialized shoes – and the list goes on and on.
So please join us and become a member of the Arc of Buncombe County. Download the form HERE and mail it to the Arc of Buncombe County with your membership amount.
WE THANK YOU!
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. The Arc continues to follow the COVID-19 rules of washing hands thoroughly, wearing face masks, socially distancing, and wiping down touched surfaces with disinfectant. Following NC rules to remain "Safer at Home," we will continue to accept all requests for service by our email application. Click the link below to download the online application and email to: linda@arcofbc.org. Be sure to provide us with your phone number. If you need to talk to us, please leave a message (828) 253-1255 and we will respond within 24 hours. Thank you for your patience and understanding. And most importantly, please, stay safe!
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
COVID-19 Guidance & Resources for Medicaid Beneficiaries
COVID-19 Telehealth Information
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.
Photos from Our Annual Wings for Autism Event!
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!