ARCh - Association for the Rights of Citizens with handicaps

05/14/2026

Come say hi to Audrey at the Journey 21 Resource Fair. Open until 7:30!

05/03/2026

We are grateful to anonymous donors for balloons, bug spray, sunscreen, pedal mini exercise bike! Achiever Michael will stay safe from the sun and bugs because of your thoughtful contribution!

YOU can help, too! Through Growing for GAINS, you can choose items from our Amazon Wish List or make a financial contribution to help support our achievers’ safety, creativity, and joy throughout the summer.

We’ll continue updating the list throughout the spring, so we invite you to check back often to see how you can help. Donation links are below!

Thank you for being part of what helps our GAINS achievers thrive!

🛒 Shop our Amazon List: https://amzn.to/4bYqeeF
💙 Make a Financial Donation: https://bit.ly/GrowingforGAINS

05/01/2026

Thank you to Sandra F. for resistance bands, core balance disks and balance trainers, adjustable ankle weights that will support GAINS achievers. Achievers like Brucie will go gaga for fitness because of all the new options you provided!

Do YOU want to help? Through Growing for GAINS, you can choose items from our Amazon Wish List or make a financial contribution to help support our achievers’ safety, creativity, and joy throughout the summer.

We’ll continue updating the list throughout the spring, so we invite you to check back often to see how you can help. Donation links are below!

Thank you for being part of what helps our GAINS achievers thrive!

🛒 Shop our Amazon List: https://amzn.to/4bYqeeF
💙 Make a Financial Donation: https://bit.ly/GrowingforGAINS

04/29/2026

We’re grateful to recognize Elizabeth and Kelly C. for their generous support of GAINS! Their donation of gauze rolls, rainbow flags, first‑aid tape, resistance bands, and belt clips for walkie‑talkies includes practical and fun items. GAINS staff will love the walkie-talkie clips to support smooth communication that helps keep achievers safe. And Kathryn, an achiever, will enjoy the colorful decorations when we celebrate everyone’s birthday this year. These supplies will directly support our staff and achievers as they navigate daily activities and adventures this summer, and we truly appreciate Elizabeth and Kelly for thinking of our GAINS community.

Looking to get involved too? Through Growing for GAINS, you can choose items from our Amazon Wish List or make a financial contribution to help support our achievers’ safety, creativity, and joy throughout the summer.

We’ll continue updating the list throughout the spring, so we invite you to check back often to see how you can help. Donation links are below!

Thank you for being part of what helps our GAINS achievers thrive!

🛒 Shop our Amazon List: https://amzn.to/4bYqeeF
💙 Make a Financial Donation: https://bit.ly/GrowingforGAINS

04/27/2026

We’re grateful to recognize Zach C. for his thoughtful support of GAINS. Zach generously donated 100 two‑pocket folders—an essential tool that helps keep communication flowing between GAINS staff and families. These folders travel back and forth with our achievers each day, making it easy for parents and caregivers to share notes to staff and stay connected. Achiever Owen’s family will enjoy the peace of mind that comes with having a dedicated communication folder. Zach’s generosity will make a meaningful difference for our achievers throughout the summer, and we sincerely appreciate his support.

Want to help make a difference too? Through Growing for GAINS, you can choose items from our Amazon Wish List or make a financial contribution to help support our achievers’ safety, creativity, and joy all summer long.

We’ll be adding to the list throughout the spring, so we invite you to check back often to see how you can help. Donation links are in our profile!

Thank you for being part of what helps our GAINS achievers thrive!

04/22/2026

With heartfelt appreciation, we thank Dana F.! Dana donated crepe paper streamers, hydrocortisone itch cream, sharpie markers, sandwich bags, resistance band sets, gauze pads, bug spray, and sunscreen—items that will help support the safety, fitness, and fun of children and adults with disabilities. Achiever Everett will love the colorfulstreamers at the birthday party for everyone! Dana’s kindness will make a meaningful difference for our achievers this summer, and we are truly grateful for her support.

YOU can make an impact too! Through Growing for GAINS, you can select items from our Amazon Wish List or make a financial gift to help support our achievers’ safety, creativity, and joy throughout the summer.

We’ll continue updating the list throughout the spring, so be sure to check back often to see what’s new. Donation links are below!

Thank you for helping our GAINS achievers shine!

🛒 Shop our Amazon List: https://amzn.to/4bYqeeF
💙 Make a Financial Donation: https://bit.ly/GrowingforGAINS

04/20/2026

A huge thank you goes out to Shannon F. for her generosity! Shannon chose to give two roller racer and two resistance band sets to support outdoor recreation and fitness of children and adults with disabilities. Everett, our achiever, will enjoy exercising in new ways at GAINS! Her contributions are a slam dunk for our achievers!

YOU can make an impact too. Through Growing for GAINS, you can choose items from our Amazon list or make a financial gift to support our achievers’ safety, creativity, and joy this summer.

We’ll continue updating the list throughout the spring, so feel free to check back often to see what’s new. Donation links are below!
Thank you for helping our GAINS achievers shine!
🛒 Shop our Amazon List: https://amzn.to/4bYqeeF
💙 Make a Financial Donation: https://bit.ly/GrowingforGAINS

04/15/2026

💙We’re grateful to Youth Service America and the The Hershey Company for awarding ARCh the Heartwarming Heroes grant in the name of Samarth S.! This support helps us clean up, garden, and get ready for our GAINS Summer Program with amazing youth volunteers.

🌱 We’re still looking for volunteers to help make the day a success!

Spend an afternoon giving back at Menomonee Park on Sunday, April 26, from 2:00–4:30 pm—it’s a fun way to create real impact in our community.

✅ Volunteers ages 5–25

✅ All are welcome

✅ Big impact, meaningful fun

📩 Send us a message if you’re interested, or learn more here: https://bit.ly/cleanupcrewday

You are invited to a special day of volunteering, connection, and fun! If you want a fun way to make a difference in our community, this event is for you! What to expect:Hands-on volunteeringTasks such as preparing garden and cleaning as well as organizing supplies for a summer c...

04/01/2026

We loved meeting potential Achievers at the ARCh office today as we get ready for our GAINS Summer Program! 🌞
Declan made fast friends with Rey, our ARCh office dog—and that friendship was paw fully adorable. 🐾
After all the excitement and new friends, Rey needed a well earned nap! 💚

04/01/2026

A must read article!

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