A Brief History
The Arc of Tempe, a non-profit Arizona corporation, was started in 1964 as a support group for parents and is a part of The Arc of the United States (formerly the Association for Retarded Citizens). Prior to the mandating of special education and the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Arc of Tempe successfully launched a pre-school program for mentally challenged children. Later, a day care program was established for severely handicapped children. These programs are now operated by TCH, whose CEO (Dave Cutty) was a former Arc of Tempe staff member.
In 1981, The Arc of Tempe started a recreation program for adults and teens with developmental disabilities. The recreation program focuses on the following key areas: life skills, social interaction, leisure learning and community involvement.
The recreation program is supported through participant fees, donations, fund-raisers and profits from The Arc of Tempe Thrift Store operated at Mill & Southern in Tempe.
Contact Us:
Arc of Tempe Administration
P.O. Box 26014
Tempe, AZ 85285
Fax: 480-736-2881
Brenda Fox
Community Liaison
Phone: 480-966-8536
Email: community@tempearc.org
Recreation Center
501 E. Broadway
Tempe, AZ 85282
Fax: 480-736-2881
Aaron Brown
Program Director
Phone: 480-966-8536
Email: programdirector@tempearc.org
Thrift Store
3400 S Mill Avenue, #39
Tempe, AZ 85282
Ellen Reisland
Thrift Store Manager
Phone: 480-967-0303
thriftstore@tempearc.org
Support The Arc of Tempe
Become a Member
For as little as fifteen dollars a year a family of three (or for ten dollars an individual) can support The Arc of Tempe in advocating for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Please download this membership form, fill it out and send it to the address located at the bottom. You will be notified when your membership is received.
Click Here For Membership Form
The membership dues year is March 1 to February 28
Please send the completed form with payment to:
The Arc of Tempe
PO Box 26014
Tempe, AZ 85285-6014
