The Arc Gateway

08/08/2025

🎨✨ Our senior adults thrive in our senior adult day program!

They enjoy the benefits of socializing, staying active, visiting with our therapy pets, participating in group activities, and making beautiful crafts. Bonding with peers is so important for physical and mental health!💜🧡

08/06/2025

Our clients are moving and grooving with Kibu programming at our adult day programs! 🎶

From dance sessions to educational programing, they’re loving every moment of fun and learning with Kibu HQ!

08/06/2025

🌟 Shining a Light on Our Heroes 🌟

To our incredible direct care staff at The Arc Gateway: THANK YOU! Your compassion, dedication, and hard work make a world of difference every day. From providing support and guidance to fostering independence and joy, you are the heart and soul of our mission. We are endlessly grateful for your unwavering commitment to those we serve.

Thank you for all you do daily to help change lives!💜🧡

08/04/2025

From knife skills to customer service, our The Arc Gateway PALS Food Service 2 students spent the summer learning, growing, and gaining real-world experience! 🌟

Fall registration is now closed, but it’s never too early to plan ahead. Apply now for our 2026 Spring semester! https://arc-gateway.org/our-programs/pals/

07/29/2025

Because of YOU, their voices will be heard, and these smiles will be even BIGGER!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our sponsors and donors, Arc Gateway clients will have the chance to attend The Arc of Florida Advocacy Days at Walt Disney World! They will have the opportunity to connect with lawmakers, share stories, and experience the power of community in an inclusive and empowering environment while enjoying the most magical place on earth!✨

We are still working to reach our funding goal! The cost to sponsor one client is $750, which provides accessible transportation to Orlando, hotel accommodations, meals, and Disney park access. Your generous support makes it possible for our clients to create cherished memories while being part of an impactful advocacy initiative. Every little bit counts and you can donate here: https://thearcgatewayagency.crowdchange.co/46061

Special THANK YOU to all who have already donated: 5M Construction, 5M Construction Resources, Across the Board Therapy Group, Molly Murphy, CPA, Michael Clarke, Pensacola Association of Realtors, Laura Wood, Mike and Addie Murdoch, Ida Gates, Mary Henriques, Karen Jenkins, Marianne McMahon, Wendy Gummere, and Tracey Carreola! 🧡💜

07/28/2025

Don't miss our summer Parent Cafe at Help Me Grow Escambia TOMORROW starting at 3:30!🧡💜

Join us for Parent Cafe on July 29th at Pearl Nelson Center!

Parent Café is a welcoming space for parents & caregivers to share experiences,
connect with others, & discover simple tips to strengthen their families.

You don’t need to have all the answers — just come as you are. We’re here to support each other & grow together.

🍼 Childcare and dinner 🍛 will be offered!

Contact us at 434-7755 for more information!

07/28/2025

🌟 Congratulations to our incredible CEO, Missy Rogers, for receiving the Joe Oldmixon Award from the Center for Independent Living of Northwest Florida!💙💛

This honor recognizes Missy’s unwavering commitment to inclusion, advocacy, and empowering individuals with disabilities throughout our community. We are so proud to have her leadership guiding The Arc Gateway and inspiring others to create a more accessible and equitable future for all. 🧡💜

07/26/2025

Today we celebrate 35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act! A landmark law that opened doors, broke barriers, and paved the way for greater inclusion, access, and opportunity for people with disabilities across the country.

At The Arc Gateway, we honor this milestone by continuing to advocate for a world where every person is valued, included, and empowered to thrive.💜🧡

07/24/2025

🎓Dreaming of a bright future? The Arc Gateway’s PALS program (Program for Adult Learning and Support) is here to help you get there! PALS is a post-secondary career training program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Students build job skills, practice independent living skills, make friends, and gain the confidence they need to succeed in the workplace and in life.

📚 Classes are designed to support each student’s unique goals and abilities in a positive, inclusive environment. Whether you’re ready to work or just want to grow your skills and independence, PALS can help you take that next step.

📣 Good news: The deadline to apply for the Fall semester has been extended to JULY 25, 2025, so there’s still time to join us!

🔗 Learn more and apply today at: arc-gateway.org/pals
We can’t wait to see what you achieve! 🌟

07/23/2025

🎨✨ We’re so proud of The Arc Gateway’s talented muralist and friend, Daniel Andreu(of ArtbyAndreu), for being recognized in WEAR-3’s Angels in our Midst segment! Daniel’s beautiful artwork has brought color, joy, and inspiration to our newly renovated Pearl Nelson Center, creating a space where children and families feel welcomed and encouraged every day.

Thank you, Daniel, for sharing your gifts with our community, and thank you WEAR ABC 3 News, Pensacola for shining a light on this special story!🧡💜

07/22/2025

This October, our clients have the chance to share their voices at Arc of Florida’s Advocacy Days.

Where better to dream big than the happiest place on Earth? 🏰✨ We’re raising funds to help them travel to Disney World to speak up for inclusion, opportunity, and brighter futures for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.💜🧡

Your support makes these moments possible, every mile, every smile, every voice heard. Donate today and help us make magic happen!

https://thearcgatewayagency.crowdchange.co/46061

07/21/2025