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SpArc Philadelphia SpArc Philadelphia is the non-profit parent organization of The Arc of Philadelphia & SpArc Services

As part of the SpArc family of organizations, The Arc of Philadelphia and SpArc Services are committed to ensuring that people are provided with supports and services of the highest quality. Founded in 1948 by parents who sought better services for their children, The Arc of Philadelphia is one of the first Arc chapters in the United States. The parents who created The Arc labored tirelessly for t

he equal rights and human dignity of people with disabilities at a time when institutionalization was the norm. In subsequent years, The Arc, through its staff and Membership, has become a powerful voice in shaping the service landscape for people with disabilities. As an early pioneer, we campaigned for the right of education for children regardless of ability and promoted integrated services for children and adults with disabilities. At every step in the struggle for equal rights, The Arc has been a vibrant catalyst for change at the local, state and national level. Our relationship building with our state and national legislators is noteworthy. We are often called upon by legislators seeking advice for their constituents regarding systemic issues related to people with disabilities. In 1990, The Arc formed a service provision arm, PDDC- now called SpArc Services, to focus on a mission of vocational training and independent, competitive employment. One of the primary goals of SpArc Services is to expose program participants, people with a wide range of intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities, to the community. We do this in a number of ways: through business partnerships we have contracted work sites where participants earn a paycheck by providing a service, by being involved in our cultural arts program including attendance at cultural events such as concerts and plays, by taking part in volunteer activities in the community, and through community supports including placing and supporting people in competitive employment. Our intention is to support people through advocacy, education, cultural experiences, and employment to live their lives with maximum satisfaction and the highest level of independence. We have served the community for over 60 years and are continually searching for new ways to improve and enhance our services.

We even got the Soul Train moving!
19/06/2025

We even got the Soul Train moving!

More of the festivities from today!
19/06/2025

More of the festivities from today!

Celebrating Juneteenth today. Which is a celebration of freedom, freedom for the population we serve at SpArc means fre...
19/06/2025

Celebrating Juneteenth today. Which is a celebration of freedom, freedom for the population we serve at SpArc means freedom to choose, and right now we choose to dance, play games, do crafts and enjoy delicious food with our friends. stay tuned for more of the celebration!

Zaire is working on some pins for our party tomorrow, check out the last photo to see the close up! We have a limited ...
18/06/2025

Zaire is working on some pins for our party tomorrow, check out the last photo to see the close up! We have a limited supply at the studio at if you're in the area. Be sure to like and share if you love Zaire's design and stay tuned for photos of the fun tomorrow at !

Back in 2022, board member Meline and a group of wonderful volunteers from came to SpArc and planted these beautiful li...
12/06/2025

Back in 2022, board member Meline and a group of wonderful volunteers from came to SpArc and planted these beautiful lilies in our atrium. Three years later and a few more visits from our friends at Citizens and these flowers are still blooming beautifully! 🌼

04/06/2025

Today & everyday at the SpArc Philadelphia family of organizations! 🌈

02/06/2025

Did you know? We host weekly information sessions for open positions! Information sessions are held every Tuesday at 10am at our offices, located at 2350 W. Westmoreland Street. Sessions last approximately 2.5 hours, and usually conclude with an opportunity to interview for an open position! Interested individuals should come prepared with copies of their cover letter and resumé. Click on the link below to see a list of current openings.

https://sparcphilly.org/careers/overview.html

Click the link below to to save Medicaid, it's not too late & it only takes a minute!https://bit.ly/3Sizq5W
23/05/2025

Click the link below to to save Medicaid, it's not too late & it only takes a minute!
https://bit.ly/3Sizq5W

*Action Needed!

Tell the Senate: No Medicaid or SNAP Cuts!
On May 22, the House of Representatives approved a budget bill that would slash $715 billion from Medicaid and $300 billion from SNAP. This bill now moves to the Senate.

Click the link below to take action now, it only takes a minute!
https://bit.ly/3Sizq5W

If this bill becomes law:
States simply won’t have the money to fund the care and services people with disabilities NEED.
Nearly 14 million people could lose their health insurance.
More people will go hungry, including millions of kids.
Any cuts to Medicaid and SNAP will hurt people with disabilities.

This isn’t over—ACT NOW to tell your Senators to reverse course and act to protect Medicaid and SNAP. No one should go without the food or health care they need!

Help us say congratulations to Clarence, a participant in SpArc Services, In-home & Community Supports program, for his ...
14/05/2025

Help us say congratulations to Clarence, a participant in SpArc Services, In-home & Community Supports program, for his outstanding performance and dedication to 's Energy Force Ambassador Program. Great job Clarence!! ♡

13/05/2025

We're hiring! See the list of open positions below.

Employment Services:
(Norristown, KOP, Bridgeport area)
Part Time Job Coach; evenings 4:30-8pm

(South West Philadelphia)
Part Time Job Coach; evenings 4:30-9:30pm

DSP - In Home & Community:
(Philadelphia) Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00am-5:00pm
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 4:30-7:30 pm

(Delco) Monday through Friday, 10:00am-5:00pm

(Philadelphia) Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00am-3:00pm

Click the link for more information or to apply and be sure to tell your friends! https://sparcservices.org/careers/overview.html

23/04/2025

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Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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