February 2022

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Would you like to learn how to express your commitment to the goals of The Arc of Fort Bend County? You could do this through a planned gift. Once you have provided for loved ones in your will, you may want to include a gift of money, stock or property to The Arc. Your gift will be a lasting tribute to your concern for the advocacy, services and programs The Arc provides, while guaranteeing our long-term future.

Did you know that annually, individuals 70.5 and older can transfer up to $100,000 as a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from their traditional IRA* to a qualified charity such as The Arc of Fort Bend County?

Laura LaVigne, llavigne@arcoffortbend.org

281-494-5923.

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Margaret & Bobby Kunz

Preactive IT Solutions

Selesky Pest Control

Jean Ann Weisinger

Jennifer, & Jeffrey Kenison

Sondra & Asia Lau

The Arc's office has re-opened and is staffed each day Monday through Friday. We continue to take precautions against the spread of the COVID virus and are asking that everyone entering our building wear a mask. If you want to meet with a staff member, please call, in advance, to schedule a time convenient for both of you. Thank you for your cooperation.

Laura LaVigne, CEO

Athletes, are you ready for sports?

We surely are!

Special Olympics is back!

Soccer registration deadline: 2/18/22

Track registration deadline: 3/9/22

For all the details and to register,

email Pam Hollaway phollaway@arcoffortbend.org

Did you know many employers will match your charitable donation to The Arc?

Your donations to The Arc help support all of our programs including educational advocacy, employment assistance, social activities, Special Olympics, parent support groups and advocacy. We depend on donors like you to help us accomplish our mission and continue our vital work to provide a “quality of life for all”.

We encourage you to take advantage of the matching gift program with your organization to make your donation go even further.

Check with your employer today!

Congratulations

to longtime member, Monica Wright

who celebrated 30 years of dedicated

service with Whataburger on

February 7, 2022!

Next Teen/Tween Social & Parent Night Out Event

March 4, 20202

M.O.K.A

A Support Group for Moms of Kids with Autism

Next M.O.K.A meeting is scheduled for

March 8, 2022

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Registration Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAocu2vrT0pG9cuRKbzbpeu_p2Pf4cbxGPp

Our TwentySomethings group is for young adults ages 19 to 30 with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are transitioning from high school into the community. The goal is to create welcoming events for socializing and networking among families experiencing the same transition. We offer 6-8 TwentySomethings events a year and most activities are free of charge.

Parents and family members will be asked to stay with their son or daughter for the entire event, as there is no direct supervision provided at our events. There will be other parents present and that is where the networking opportunities will be provided. You will be able to sit with other parents and discuss topics of concern to you!

Please contact Pam Hollaway to sign up for our TwentySomethings group!

We look forward to meeting you!

Pam Hollaway

Program Director

phollaway@arcoffortbend.org

281-494-5928

Want to join The Arc?

Visit our membership page here!

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For more information on the Lamar CISD Adult

Transition Fair,

click here!

Here's the survey LINK!

Visit The Arc of Fort Bend County

Faceboo k Page

for the latest tips, resources, community events, helpful videos and MORE.

Adult Social Recreation, Special Olympics and TwentySomethings Events

RSVP's are mandatory for all events.

All in-person programs and activities have been suspended and are being held virtually.

If you would like to be added to the email list for the adult programs, a membership is required as well as registration with one of the adult programs. You can join The Arc of Fort Bend County online at www.arcoffortbend.org/membership.

Contact Nancy Dobert at nndobert@arcoffortbend.org or 281-494-5926 for a registration packet and more information on the requirements for the Adult Social Recreation program. New 2022 registration packets will be available soon.

If interested in joining Special Olympics or the TwentySomethings group, please contact Pam Hollaway at phollaway@arcoffortbend.org or 281-494-5928.

Virtual Valentine's BINGO

Virtual Rodeo Themed Craft

If any athlete's medical form has expired (3 years after submission date), please go to the link below and have another one completed by your doctor's office:

Athlete Medical Form

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The Arc of Fort Bend County

123 Brooks St

Sugar Land, TX 77478

Phone: 281-494-5959