The Arc of Ventura County

Gustavo S. of Community Employment is working hard at Ventura Townehouse. Thank you for helping to keep our seniors safe and healthy in this challenging time. Way to go Gustavo! Please help protect the health of essential workers, like Gustavo, by wearing a mask while out. Be safe and be well! #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth #WeAreEssential

Community Employment is working hard At The Arc Foundation Thrift Store in Ventura. With support from essential staff like Brenda V, The Foundation has reopened its doors in service to our community. Please help protect the health of essential workers, like Brenda, by wearing a mask while out. Be safe and be well! #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth #WeAreEssential

Congratulations to Miguel Martinez on his retirement from The Arc of Ventura County! After 20 years of dedicated service to our mission, we wish you the very best best in life. Thank you for your many years of devotion to the individuals we serve. Miguel Martinez with Patty Schulz, CEO

Mark your calendars, The Arc of Ventura County's annual General Membership Meeting is tomorrow, Thursday, at 5:30 PM on Zoom. Please view our event posting for further information.

Ryan B, of our Training for Independent Living Program, has shaved his head to show support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Your love for the brave individuals fighting this terrible illness means the world, Ryan. Way to go!

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Thank you to our Community Employment team for taking on the task of emptying out the last items at our Community Integration Program in Camarillo. Though the doors have closed, decades of joyful and meaningful memories remain. Thanks to Riki, Victor, Scott, Tato, Philip and Andy for getting the job done!

Sherri P tends to the beautiful plants she grew in Gardening Class with the staff of our Community Integration Program in Santa Paula. Way to go, Sherri!

Tune in October 6th for Arc California's new video on how to best find accurate and factual information while researching how to participate in the election process. We'll see you there!

If you haven’t filled out the #2020Census, please do it now! There is STILL time! The next 10 years of critical funding to support services and programs for people with disabilities is at stake.

In October our nation recognizes and celebrates both Disability Employment Awareness and Down Syndrome Awareness. In honor of this very special month we will spotlight some of our wonderful Community Partners, as well as the industrious and illustrious clients of our Employment Program. Visit our page each week for exciting new posts and join us in celebrating our extraordinary community. The Arc’s Community Employment Services assist individuals to obtain employmen...t they can be proud of, achieve their goals towards independence, as well as provide a reliable workforce solution that benefits businesses throughout Ventura County. For additional information regarding Community Employment Services, including becoming an employment partner, contact: Riki Tamanaha, Program Manager (805) 650-8611, Ext. 1560

Did you know that Amazon will give The Arc of Ventura County 0.5% of your eligible purchases? When you shop AmazonSmile, you'll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon, with the added benefit that AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to the The Arc. Visit smile.amazon.com.... Sign in with your Amazon credentials. Choose The Arc of Ventura County to receive donations. Thank you for remembering to shop smile.amazon.com throughout the year, and let your purchases support The Arc's many programs and services throughout Ventura County.

In Ojai, Mitchell Care Home has begun safely allowing The Arc's Ojai Enrichment Center staff to visit our clients in residence. This week, Staff Ana, Ashley and Maritza dropped in with an art project. Candy and the gang get started and look at those smiles! Way to go OEC! #WeAreEssential