Arc began with a mission – a mission to help children with developmental disabilities. Two families got together to discuss the needs of their children and soon realized that they needed a way to raise money to fund programs. Their concern turned into an idea. That idea has grown throughout Colorado. With 12 Arc Chapters and 19 stores on the Front Range, Arc is able to provide funding and programming for individuals developmental disabilities and their families.

There are two sides to Arc: the retail thrift store operation, and the Arc Chapters.  By providing unique and one-of-a-kind clothing and household items at our thrift stores, Arc helps support its mission to improve the lives and bring a sense of fulfillment to persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

Through the Arc Mission website, tools are provided for you and your community to join in this worthwhile cause. This side of the website will help you arrange for clothing or household donation pick-ups, vehicle donations or cash donations. It also gives you information about why advocacy for people with developmental disabilities is so important. It tells you personal success stories and gives you a very real look at how you can help changes lives.

Visit the store website and see how much fun thrift is.  Shopping thrift is not just about cost, even though prices are extremely low, but it’s also about the thrill.  Those unique and one-of-a-kind treasures from your childhood, or maybe something only you think is cool, are exciting to find.  Thrift is also a great opportunity for recycling.  That’s right!   When you buy at Arc Thrift Stores, you are recycling.  Every item you purchase is saved from the landfill.

Take a look around.  Find one of our 19 locations across Denver, Northern Colorado, Colorado Springs and Pueblo.  See our specials, or find out how shopping thrift not only means more money in your pocket, it helps our environment and it makes a difference in someone’s life.