With the support of the Vanderburgh County Council, the Vanderburgh County Commissioners were proud to award The Arc of Evansville with $50,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds. To respond to the public health emergency impact with respect to COVID-19 and its negative economic impacts, Vanderburgh County appropriated funds to non-profit organizations whose missions focus on arts, culture, and educational initiatives benefiting the County’s residents.
Creating a community that values all individuals, The Arc of Evansville’s mission is “to
empower individuals with disabilities to build relationships, gain independence, and achieve
their full potential.†Assisting both children and adults, The Arc of Evansville provides multiple support programs aimed at helping each person served to have a meaningful day, every day, and encouraging all participants to live as independently as possible as active, contributing members of our community. The Arc of Evansville serves and advocates for over 750 children and adults
annually.
