The Arc of Fresno and Madera Counties

The Arc of  Fresno and Madera Counties Providing services to men and women with intellectual disabilities since 1953.

The Arc of Fresno and Madera Counties offers individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability the opportunity to succeed in a supportive environment. The services available from The Arc offer clients the necessary training to acquire the skills needed to fully become an integral part of their community. Founded in 1953 by a group of concerned parents wanting a fulfilling life for their children, The Arc began in a makeshift classroom at a local park facility. The Arc of Fresno and Madera Counties has grown from this small beginning to an organization that covers two counties of the Central Valley. The Arc serves over 650 individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities with a professional staff of 185 in eight program settings. The Arc of Fresno and Madera Counties is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

📣 REMINDERYou're invited to join us on Tuesday, September 23rd, at The Arc of Fresno/Madera Counties – Loewen Achievemen...
09/12/2025

📣 REMINDER
You're invited to join us on Tuesday, September 23rd, at The Arc of Fresno/Madera Counties – Loewen Achievement Center for our Parent Support Group.

📍Planning to attend?
Don't forget to scan the QR code on the flyer to complete a quick survey and RSVP!

We can’t wait to see you there. ✨

We invite you to join us on Tuesday, September 23rd, at The Arc of Fresno/Madera Counties – Loewen Achievement Center fo...
09/03/2025

We invite you to join us on Tuesday, September 23rd, at The Arc of Fresno/Madera Counties – Loewen Achievement Center for a Parent Support Group, hosted in partnership with Pathway to Change.

This session is designed to provide a supportive space for parents to connect, share experiences, and access valuable resources.

📲 Planning to attend?
Please use the QR code on the flyer to complete a brief survey and confirm your attendance.

We look forward to seeing you there.

🚨 WE’RE HIRING! 🚨Looking for full-time work? We’ve got great opportunities available now in Fresno, Madera, Kerman, and ...
08/20/2025

🚨 WE’RE HIRING! 🚨
Looking for full-time work? We’ve got great opportunities available now in Fresno, Madera, Kerman, and Reedley! 💼

We’re hiring for multiple positions listed on our flyer and YES, the benefits are solid 🙌 From steady hours to strong support, we’ve got you covered.

✅ Full-time positions
✅ Great benefits
✅ Multiple locations
✅ Apply today!

📍Check out the flyer for more details and start your next chapter with us.

The Arc Fresno/Madera hosted its very first Basketball Tournament for our ADP programs, and it was a slam dunk! Our indi...
08/11/2025

The Arc Fresno/Madera hosted its very first Basketball Tournament for our ADP programs, and it was a slam dunk! Our individuals had an amazing time reconnecting with friends from other programs, showing off their skills, and bringing the energy to the court. Here we can see we had individuals from HTC, KTC, and LAC all brought together for this event💪🔥
We can’t forget the delicious taco truck and all the incredible individuals, families, and staff who came out to cheer and celebrate the day with us.

LAC had an unforgettable day at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo! From watching playful monkeys to spotting a speedy cheetah, and ...
08/04/2025

LAC had an unforgettable day at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo! From watching playful monkeys to spotting a speedy cheetah, and even getting up close during giraffe feeding time. It was a wild adventure full of fun and learning! 🦒🐒🐆

RTC took a walk on the wild side! 🐾🦒 A fun-filled zoo adventure with up-close animal encounters, and even got to feed th...
07/29/2025

RTC took a walk on the wild side! 🐾🦒 A fun-filled zoo adventure with up-close animal encounters, and even got to feed the giraffes! 🐘📚 A super fun day full of laughs, snacks, and learning all about our animal buddies. 🐘🦓

Today was all about creativity and self-expression! 🎨 We had our wonderful individuals explore their artistic side by cr...
07/22/2025

Today was all about creativity and self-expression! 🎨 We had our wonderful individuals explore their artistic side by creating self-portraits — each one as unique as they are. Here we have a few! These portraits are from our very own: Jacquelyn, Thomas, Barrett, and Adam.

KTC is having a blast in the summer sun! ☀️💦 From water games to water gun battles, it’s all smiles and splashes around ...
07/17/2025

KTC is having a blast in the summer sun! ☀️💦 From water games to water gun battles, it’s all smiles and splashes around here! 🔫😄

Learning About Recycling with LAC! Our CI group is hard at work learning the importance of recycling — not only how it h...
07/15/2025

Learning About Recycling with LAC! Our CI group is hard at work learning the importance of recycling — not only how it helps protect the environment, but also the cost differences between materials and how recycling can earn a little extra money. ♻️🌎

Today's lesson: learning how to shave in the most fun way possible! 🪒🎈 LAC used balloons and shaving cream to practice t...
07/10/2025

Today's lesson: learning how to shave in the most fun way possible! 🪒🎈 LAC used balloons and shaving cream to practice those perfect strokes – no nicks, just laughs! 😂 Shaving skills + a little creativity = success. Big shoutout to our awesome LSC Darren Combs for stepping up and letting our individuals practice on him!

✨ A Journey Through Emerald City was a huge success! 🌈💫Thank you to our incredible cast, crew, and community for bringin...
07/03/2025

✨ A Journey Through Emerald City was a huge success! 🌈💫

Thank you to our incredible cast, crew, and community for bringing the magic to life. Special thanks to our amazing director, Valerie Salcedo, for leading this unforgettable production with heart and vision. 💚🎭

We would also like to thank Aaron Olson, Director of Community Services from Central Valley Regional Center, for joining us.

✨The Arc presents… “A Journey Though Emerald City”✨Get ready for an unforgettable evening as the incredible individuals ...
06/13/2025

✨The Arc presents… “A Journey Though Emerald City”✨
Get ready for an unforgettable evening as the incredible individuals of The Arc take the stage 🎭💚
📅 Wednesday, June 18th
🕡 Showtime: 6:30 PM
🚪 Doors open at 5:45 PM
📍 Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater
💸 FREE ENTRY!
Experience the magic, music, and pure talent in a show that will leave you inspired. Don’t miss this chance to support our amazing performers and celebrate inclusion through the arts! 🌟

Address

4490 E Ashlan Avenue
Fresno, CA
93726

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15592266268

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