ReSources
A Newsletter from
The Arc of Northern Virginia ~ Connecting Families to Resources
Dine Out for People
with Disabilities
The Original
Pancake House Falls Church on
Thursday, September 18th. Come for
Breakfast or Lunch ~ anytime between 7am 3pm. 15% of your total bill will support The Arc
of Northern Virginia.
The Arc of
Northern Virginia invites
you to "An Evening Under
the Stars" Gala
Saturday, October 18, 2014
6 pm ~ Reception,
7 pm ~ Dinner
18th Annual Opportunities Open
On September 29, the 18th Annual
Opportunities Open will be presented by the
Featuring Live and Silent
Auction, Dancing all night to
the music of "Keynote"
Proceeds support the
programs and services of
The Arc of Northern Virginia
Dulles Airport Rotary Club. Since its inception,
this tournament has been an event dedicated
Tickets available online
Questions about tickets and
to making a positive difference in the lives of
people with disabilities.
Click for More Information
sponsorship contact:
Howard Stregack
703-208-1119 x102
Did You Receive an
Invitation in the Mail? If
not we can send you
one, email us your address!
All Things Employment Workshop
Thursday, September 18, 7pm–9pm
JCCNV- 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax VA
22031
For More Information Click Here
Life Planning Tools - Life Planning Tools is a
half-day workshop presenting critical
information for families to help them navigate
the disability system and plan for the
future. Registration is required – Sessions are
FREE.
Register for October 4, 2014
SPARC CONNECTS Program Launch
At SPARC Connects, a program for individuals
with developmental disabilities interested in
exploring their potential, come meet SPARC
Connect key players & learn what SPARC
CONNECTS can offer you! .
Wednesday, September 17th 10:30 AM – 12:00
Noon, McLean Old Fire House Center, 1440
Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA 22104.
SAVE THE DATE!
The Arc of Northern
Virginia’s
Annual Membership
Meeting
Tuesday, November 18
7 to 9 pm,
The Knights of Columbus
Club
5115 Little Falls Road,
Arlington VA 22209
Keynote Speaker DBHDS
Commissioner Debra
Ferguson.
Contact: JSSA - M. E. Elliott, MSW:
703.896.7904 • eelliott@jssa.org, SPARC Leigh Ann Caulkins, MSW: 571.278.8893
leighann@sparcsolutions.org
First Fridays Futures
PlanningTia Marsili, Director of
Trusts, will present to
families, siblings and adults
with disabilities or others
interested in learning about
special needs trusts and
other tools to consider when
developing a plan for the
future. 10am- 12pm.
Register for upcoming
sessions:
September 5
October 3
November 7
Our friends at Bloomingdale's held a car wash
to raise money for United Way and invited The
Arc of Northern Virginia to talk to their
associates about how we help people with
disabilities. Thank you to Bloomingdale's for
your commitment to strengthening our
community through your workplace giving
campaign.
If your employer provides you with the
opportunity to give charitably through payroll
deductions, please consider furthering our
important work. For United Way, designate
#8035. For CFC, designate #14617. Thank you
Fall is the time to clean
out the garage and
donate that vehicle.
Contact The Arc's vehicle
donation program and
designate the donation to
The Arc of Northern
Virginia.