The Arc of Central Nebraska

18/11/2025

Dear Friends and Supporters,

It’s time to renew your annual membership with The Arc of Central Nebraska! Your membership helps us continue our mission of advocating for and supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our community.

Membership Levels:
Individual: $25
Family: $50 (please note: all individuals over 18 must have their own membership)
Business & Service Provider Memberships: Available – contact us for details.
Important Membership Benefit:

Dues must be paid by December 1st to receive the discount on the annual banquet meal.
Member price: $5 per meal
Non-member price: $20 per meal

To renew or sign up, please send payment and complete your membership by December 1st.

You can also pay online (fee included to pay online $26 for member, $51 for Family membership) at https://www.arccentralne.org/membership.html

We also take Venmo:
https://venmo.com/u/ArcCentralNe

For questions or more information about business and service provider memberships, please reach out to:
Teshawna Sawyer
📧 arccentralne@gmail.com
📞 308-379-8070
Thank you for being an important part of The Arc of Central Nebraska. Your membership truly makes a difference in the lives of those we serve.
With gratitude,
The Arc of Central Nebraska

16/11/2025

🍯✨ Baking Season is Here — Sweeten It with Arc Honey! ✨🍯

As the holiday season kicks off, it’s the perfect time to bring some natural sweetness into your kitchen! 💛

🌻 Arc Honey isn’t just delicious — it’s packed with benefits:
🍯 A natural alternative to sugar
💪 Loaded with antioxidants
😌 Soothes sore throats and supports digestion
…and it adds the perfect golden flavor to your favorite recipes!

Try using Arc Honey in:
🍪 Cookies & muffins for a rich, warm sweetness
🥖 Homemade breads or rolls for a soft texture
🍵 Hot tea or lemon water for a soothing boost

When you choose Arc Honey, you’re not just baking — you’re helping support programs that empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Central Nebraska. 💙

✨ Pick up a bear (or two!) and make your recipes a little sweeter for a good cause. https://www.arccentralne.org/store/c3/Honey_Sunday_Honey_Bears.html

Recipe ideas: https://www.naturenates.com/honey-holiday-recipes/

14/11/2025

📢🚨We are getting ready to finalize our winners for this year's Catalyst Award winners. Have someone you are interested in nominating?

Use this form: https://forms.gle/zL5ZvdG1oRAVFSpc6

The Arc Catalyst awards were created in 2015 to recognize individuals, businesses, and other organizations that have made extraordinary contributions toward greater social inclusion and the advancement of the human and civil rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Honorees are recognized for achievements that have benefitted people with disabilities by creating equity, promoting greater independence, protecting human and civil rights, and raising public awareness of challenges facing the national I/DD community—work that embodies what inclusion truly means.

13/11/2025

Join us tonight for tunes by Bob, tacos by the Grand Island Elks Lodge #604, and fun by the Arc of Central Nebraska!

13/11/2025

🌟 Today is World Kindness Day! 🌟

At The Arc of Central Nebraska, we believe kindness is more than an act — it’s a way of creating an inclusive community where everyone belongs. 💛

Whether it’s holding a door, sharing a smile, or standing up for someone’s rights — kindness builds connection, inclusion, and understanding for people of all abilities.

✨ We want to hear from YOU! ✨
Tell us in the comments ⬇️
💬 How have you shared kindness this week?
💬 Or, who showed kindness that made your day a little brighter?

Let’s fill our feed with good news and gratitude — because kindness is contagious! 💫



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12/11/2025

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12/11/2025

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Pecan Pie is my favorite ! And you can make this one with HONEY ! We still have some available. Give us a call !! 308-379-8070. www.arccentralne.org.

The best pecan pie for your Thanksgiving table.

11/11/2025

Today, The Arc of Central Nebraska proudly honors the brave men and women who have served our country. Your courage, sacrifice, and dedication protect the freedoms we cherish every day.

We also recognize the many veterans in our disability community—your resilience and continued service inspire us all. Thank you for your strength, your advocacy, and your example of leadership in our communities.

From all of us at The Arc of Central Nebraska — thank you, veterans! 💙

10/11/2025

✨ Did you know? The Arc of Central Nebraska can attend IEP meetings with you! ✨

Navigating special education services can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Our team is here to support families by attending IEP meetings, helping you understand the process, and making sure your child’s needs are clearly heard and advocated for.

Whether you're preparing for your first meeting or looking for extra support along the way, we’re here to walk beside you every step of the way. 💛

📞 Want help at your next IEP meeting? Contact us today to learn more about this FREE support for families in our community. 308-379-8070 or arccentralne@gmail.com

The Arc of Central Nebraska — advocating, empowering, and standing with you.

09/11/2025

Who is ready to dance! Join us Thursday for our monthly dance at Grand Island Elks Lodge #604. We are having tacos!!