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

The Arc of Blackstone Valley

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The Arc of Blackstone Valley

Supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Northern Rhode Island

The Arc of Blackstone Valley, founded in 1955, is the principle service organization for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Blackstone Valley area. The agency currently employs approximately 250 individuals and serves close to 300 adults including residents of the Arc's properties and consumers of its supportive services. The Arc offers residential and family services as well as vocational, therapeutic, recreational and advocacy programs. These services are provided through programs that operate throughout the organization's service area.

12/18/2025

🎄✨ Holiday Prep Continues – Part 2! ✨🎄

The festive fun kept going as Jim, Joe, Julia, Randy, Nicole, Bob, Jason, Richard, Kevin, and Carol, along with our incredible DSPs Debra and Lilian, continued setting the scene and spreading holiday cheer! 🎉

With teamwork, laughter, and lots of festive spirit, everyone played a role in getting us ready for our seasonal Holiday Party at the Riviera. 🎁✨

Thank you all for bringing the magic, the smiles, and the holiday vibes — we can’t wait to celebrate together! 🌟🎄

📸 Stay tuned for more highlights from the celebration!

12/16/2025

🎄✨ Holiday Prep in Full Swing! ✨🎄
Part 1 of our amazing team — Jim, Joe, Julia, Randy, Nicole, Bob, Jason, Richard, Kevin, and our awesome DSPs Debra and Lilian — came together to set up our festive holiday scene! 🎉

The decorations are up, the vibes are merry, and we’re more than ready to celebrate at our seasonal Holiday Party at the Riviera! 🥳✨

Huge thanks to everyone who brought the cheer and helped make our space sparkle. We can’t wait to see the magic unfold at the party! 🎁❤️

📸 Stay tuned for more highlights from the celebration!

12/15/2025

The BVC Bullets Special Olympics Basketball team had a great season this year! Steven, Jose, Kevin, John and Deven played hard all season and we came up 4th in our division. Thank you to all the volunteers and everyone who came out and supported the team this year!

Special Olympics Rhode Island

12/09/2025

🦃❤️ Thanksgiving Together! ❤️🦃
This year, Damon, Joe, Domenic, and Joe came together to celebrate Thanksgiving — and the result was nothing short of amazing!

From shared meals to shared laughter, the holiday was filled with connection, gratitude, and plenty of joy. Moments like these remind us how meaningful it is to spend the day with friends who feel like family.

Here’s to friendship, togetherness, and a holiday spent with the people who make life brighter. 🍁🥧✨

12/05/2025

Shoutout to Alfred for making a big difference! 🎄💚
His toy donations to the Ronald McDonald House are helping bring comfort and joy to families who need it most.
Kindness looks good on you! ⭐

12/02/2025

🎁 Give the gift of joy this season!
Support the Twelve Weeks of Giving Campaign and help us create personalized celebrations, fun outings, and community activities for the people we support.
Every donation empowers — thank you for making a difference! 💙✨
https://www.bvcriarc.org/donate.html

12/01/2025

Started the day with pancakes… ended it with pure magic! 🥞➡️🧙‍♀️✨
Opening Weekend of Wicked: For Good with the crew: Scott, Damon, Tom, Ron & Brenda 💚
We’re officially changed For Good 😉🎶

11/27/2025

From our family to yours, we wish a safe, healthy, and happy holiday season. Our offices are closed Thursday, 11/27, and Friday, 11/28.

11/26/2025

💪 Self-Advocacy in Action! 💬✨

John & Julia, together with Service Coordinators Michelle and Elizabeth, proudly represented our community at the Massachusetts Advocates Standing Strong Self-Advocacy Conference last weekend!

The team spent the day connecting with other advocates, gaining new tools, and strengthening their voices in support of independence, inclusion, and empowerment. Their dedication to learning and growing embodies what self-advocacy is all about.

We’re inspired by their commitment and grateful for the energy they bring to the movement! 🙌

11/25/2025

Harry, Steven, and Carl spent the day celebrating Veterans Day with a luncheon with some local veterans — sharing good food, great company, and even better stories.

We’re grateful for moments like these that bring our community together to show our appreciation for those who have served. ❤️🤍💙

11/24/2025

✨ Fine Furnishings Show — What a Weekend! ✨
Still riding the creative high from early November, when the Shuttles Studio team — Brenda, Damon, John, Lillian, and Jenn — brought their artistry and craftsmanship to the Fine Furnishings Show.

From engaging conversations to beautifully crafted pieces, it was a celebration of skill, creativity, and community. Grateful for everyone who stopped by, chatted with us, and supported local makers. 🛠️❤️

11/21/2025

Turkey time at the Lincoln Library! 🦃✨
Donna, Earl, Richard, Danny, Margaret, Tony, and Lorraine got crafty and made their own turkeys out of wood and feathers. Such a fun, feather-filled way to kick off the season! 🍁🎨

Address

500 Prospect Street
Pawtucket, RI
02860

Opening Hours

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

Website

https://www.bvcriarc.org/, https://www.bvcriarc.org/careers.html

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