THE ARC OF GREATER WILLIAMSBURG

OUR MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGH COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND ADVOCACY. OUR VISION IS DRIVEN BY THE OPPORTUNITY FOR HOPE, FOR GROWTH, FOR CHANGE; THE OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE TO BECOME A VALUED, CONTRIBUTING MEMBER OF THEIR COMMUNITY. OUR GOAL IS TO BE THE CHAMPION OF INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND TO CONTINUE TO DEVELOP PROGRAMS TO SUSTAIN THIS CAUSE. OUR SERVICES PROVIDE HEALTH AND WELLNESS, EDUCATIONAL LIFE SKILLS, CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, TRANSPORTATION TO OUR PROGRAMS, AND RESPITE TIME FOR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS. WE SERVE AN AVERAGE OF 250 CLIENTS IN JAMES CITY COUNTY, CITY OF WILLIAMSBURG, YORK COUNTY AND POQUOSON. WE ALSO HAVE ACTIVE ARC CLIENTS WHO LIVE IN PROVIDENCE FORGE, QUINTON AND GLOUCESTER AND ATTEND ACTIVITIES VIA PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION.