It was 1950 when The Arc began the work of including people with all abilities in the daily life of their communities. With the help of supporters like you, we will succeed beyond our greatest imaginings in the 21st century.  Your secure online donation will help us help others achieve their dreams!

Whether you want to

...make a contribution today
...become a monthly donor
...or make a donation in memory or in honor of someone

your generous gift helps improve the lives of millions of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.  Your gift provides them with the critical support systems and vital services they need for full participation in education, work, play, and worship communities.  Your generosity turns their dreams of living happy, productive lives into reality.

Stakeholders Conference Call Summary - June 10, 2009
(Presented by Peter V. Berns, Executive Director)

The Arc also offers opportunities to make personally rewarding Planned Gifts, including adding The Arc to your will, charitable remainder trusts, IRA gifts, stock gifts, life insurance, real estate gifts, and more. 

If you are an employee of the federal government, please remember The Arc during this year's Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)—# 11296, The Arc of the United States.

If you would like to print a donation form to fax to us at (301) 565-3843 or mail to us at 1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 650, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910, please click here.

Thank you for helping children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the nation achieve their dreams!