Be a lunch buddy!
We are inviting business & community leaders to bring your bag lunch & spend an hour being a Lunch Buddy.
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Our Mission & Vision
Our mission is to create opportunities for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, work and play to the fullest of their capabilities in Marion County.
Our vision is that Marion County will serve as a model community, to embrace persons with disabilities and to help them support their dreams.
Welcome to the Arc of Marion!
The Arc of Marion has been providing support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1959! As a private non-profit 501(c)(3), The Arc of Marion serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our goal, when working with each and every client, is to encourage their personal growth and create opportunities for them to contribute to the communities where they live, work, and play.
Latest News & Information
Stay informed with the latest news and information from The Arc of Marion. By staying up-to-date, you can gain valuable insights into our clients’ initiatives, events, and achievements.
Be Active in your community!
Be active in your community. If you are caring for a loved one with an intellectual and developmental disability, participate in our Awareness Initiative.
Community Partner Spotlight!
We are grateful to Kenion Bryant of Spotless Exterior Care for his outstanding support of The Arc of Marion. We are privileged to have a strong network of individuals and businesses that…
ADULT EASTER EGG HUNT!
Get ready for an unforgettable evening—the adult Easter egg hunt for those 21 and over is just around the corner on April 18th, 2025!
Day of Caring
Get ready for an amazing day at The Arc of Marion’s “Day of Caring” on Saturday, April 12th! Join us bright and early at 8 a.m. at 2800 SE Maricamp Road in…
Hear Us Roar II is coming soon!
Please join us for a dual fundraiser for The ARC Marion and Arts in Health Ocala Metro (AIHOM) to support client arts programs promoting self-esteem and wellness.
Our Testimonials
We kindly invite you to take a moment and read through the heartwarming testimonials from our cherished clients and their families. Their experiences with The Arc of Marion truly showcase the positive impact we strive to create. Click here to view more testimonials!
Dear Ms. Kirouac, I want to sincerely thank you for the informative and inspiring tour of The Arc of Marion’s facility. Kaylah, mom, and I greatly appreciated the opportunity to learn more about the living community and activity center, as well as the incredible work your organization has been doing since 1959 to support individuals…
All staff are pleasant and willing to help and share information concerning client’s wellbeing. Facilities and Services are suffering- due to funding & economic situations.
Excellent facility with good caring and friendly staff, loving staff. Staff provide good service.
Decreased funding impacts services available to the clients. You are a blessing.
They are helpful and so is the driver. The staff are very nice. We are very satisfied with ARC.
My daughter is very happy with the program. She likes having friends and socializing outside of the home every once in a while. She loves the program.