Arc Thrift Stores is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization dedicated to creating and funding programs that serve those who are the most vulnerable in our society: individuals living with developmental disabilities.
Mission
Through high standards, a commitment to excellence and integrity, our Mission is to enhance the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families by providing funding to support the 12 Arc and ACL Chapters in Colorado. Arc Chapters provide advocacy and support to persons with developmental disabilities which may include Down syndrome, autism and cerebral palsy. Arc Chapters help people with disabilities find jobs; find places to live; obtain needed support in schools; and become involved in community activities. Arc Thrift Stores generate approximately $3 million each year to support these advocacy programs.
Background and History
Having opened the first store in 1968, Arc Thrift has a long 40 year history of providing funding to support advocacy for people with developmental disabilities in Colorado
Over the last ten years alone, over $25 Million in funds have been raised by the operation of our stores
After retail operations, 100% of our profit is distributed to the Arc Chapters, Advocacy Denver and the Association for Community Living, all here in Colorado
In the past four decades thousands of kids and adults with developmental disabilities have received help from the Arc Chapters in Colorado. The devotion of our donors and shoppers made this possible.
Goals 2011
We will increase awareness of our Mission in the state and explore new avenues for additional funding for the Arc and ACL chapters so that advocacy and services for people with developmental disabilities can be strengthened.
For the future
We will continue our commitment to you as a shopper to be the BEST in Thrift – in merchandise, store environment and service
We will provide more career growth opportunities for all our team members including those with developmental disabilities
We will expand our commitment to keep the planet Green.
We will continue our mission and fulfill the promise that was made over 40 years ago to the people of Colorado and which still resounds as loudly today as it did then.
“…if you support us with your donations, we will help serve individuals
and their families with developmental disabilities”.
Thank you for supporting Arc Thrift Stores.
