The Arc Tampa Bay

01/08/2026

Volunteers play a critical role in advancing the mission of The Arc Tampa Bay. They contribute essential skills and additional support while embodying a spirit of selflessness and commitment to helping others. For further information, please contact Margaret Bauer at 727-799-3330 ext 7647 or via email at mbauer@thearctb.org.

01/07/2026

Our dedicated young chefs 🍳 wrapped up the winter camp with enthusiasm, successfully creating a variety of recipes, including pizza 🍕, chef salad 🥗, and pumpkin cream pie 🥧. They received their certificates of completion 🎓 and reflected on the valuable experiences gained throughout the week!

01/05/2026

As we reflect on 2025, we want to take some time to acknowledge the generosity of our donors, staff, volunteers, and community members! Without you, The Arc Tampa Bay’s mission would not be possible. Your support has enabled us to provide a wide array of services, from life-skills training to recreational activities, all designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. With your help, we've celebrated countless achievements, both big and small, and have witnessed the transformative power of community and compassion. Thank you for standing with us on this journey. Here's to another year of making a positive impact and achieving even greater heights together.

Looking to make a final impact this 2025? Visit the link to donate now: thearctampabayfoundation.harnessgiving.org/donate/?checkout=4579

12/31/2025

We want to wish everyone a joyful and safe New Year's! 🎉🍾 Please note that we’ll be closed on Thursday, January 1st, 2026, to celebrate the holiday. We’ll be back to our regular hours on Friday, January 2nd, 2026. Have a fantastic celebration, and let’s ring in the new year together!

12/29/2025

Today marked the exhilarating kickoff of our youth culinary camp for winter break 2025! 🎉 We’ve got an incredible group of budding chefs who blew us away with their impressive knife skills. 🔪 For their first culinary adventure, they whipped up a vibrant fresh garden salad 🥗 and sautéed an irresistible medley of mushrooms 🍄, onions 🧅, and green beans 🌱, all smothered in a creamy garlic sauce. The energy in the kitchen was electric ⚡, and the flavors were absolutely delicious! 😋

12/26/2025

12/23/2025

Our ADT locations are closed for the Holidays on Wednesday, December 24th, and Thursday, December 25th. We will resume regular hours on Friday, December 26th. We hope everyone has a safe and joyous holiday.

12/22/2025

What an absolutely exhilarating Friday it was! 🎉 We had been counting down the days all year, and let me tell you, it exceeded every wild expectation we had! The highlight? A surprise guest appearance from none other than Mr. Santa Claus himself, who came bearing gifts for everyone!
The food spread was a feast of epic proportions 🍗✨, and to top it off, we got to see our beloved Ho***rs squad, along with Hooty! It was the icing on the cake! 🍒
After savoring every bite of our delicious meal, we geared up for an electrifying dance party that lit up the room! 💃🕺 Letting loose on the dance floor was such a thrill! A huge shoutout to Pete for elevating the day with those irresistible Ho***rs wings—they were an absolute hit! 🙌🍻And a huge shout to all our amazing volunteers for helping make the event a success!!!
We’re already buzzing with excitement for next year's celebration—bring on the good times and unforgettable memories! 🎊
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12/18/2025

Today was an incredibly thrilling day as we celebrated our annual staff bonanza 🎉 – a spectacular event dedicated to showing appreciation for our amazing team! The atmosphere was buzzing with laughter 😂, joy 😄, and some truly fantastic prizes 🎁 that had everyone on the edge of their seats. It’s always such a delightful occasion that we eagerly anticipate each year. A huge shoutout to the incredible Mr. Tony Carter 🎶 for spinning the tunes and bringing his contagious energy to the party – you truly know how to elevate the excitement! Congratulations to all our lucky winners 🏆; we can’t wait to make even more unforgettable memories at next year’s event! ✨

12/17/2025

On Dec. 16th, we unveiled our brand-new Culinary Institute and our Inclusive Grounds Café with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Mayor Bruce Rector, Vice-Mayor Lina Teixeira, Councilmember Mike Mannino, Assistant City Manager Dan Slaughter, and the current CEO of The Arc of Florida Summer Pfieffer . Thank you to all who came out and supported us! 🎉 We appreciate each and every one of you for making this day so special! ❤️✨