Our Mission
The Arc of the South Shore is committed to empowering families and individuals of all ages with disabilities to reach their fullest potential. We achieve this by providing high-quality individualized services and opportunities that foster independence, community inclusion, and advocacy.
In 70 Years we have...
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People Helped
100,000
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Volunteers Engaged
7,000
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Local and National Partnerships
1,000
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Communities Served
85
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"I've proudly volunteered with The Arc of the South Shore for more than 50 years and can honestly say that I've gained far more than I've given. I encourage you to join me in giving generously to an organization that does so much for so many deserving people across the South Shore."
We are so grateful to Richard Frye - our honorary board member and Arc of the United States 1991 Volunteer of the Year - who with his wife, Edith, recently donated $50,000 to The Arc of the South Shore to celebrate his more than 50 years of volunteering with us. Dick has sent out a challenge to match his donation. Please help us meet that goal!
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This situation is constantly evolving, and we will continue to update our website with helpful resources and information. During this time of uncertainty, our commitment to the goal of our mission—of empowering families and individuals of all ages with disabilities to reach their fullest potential—will never falter and we are here for you.
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What started as an idea 69 years ago has blossomed into a life-changing nonprofit for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
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