Great News

Wells Fargo Honored as Thrift Community Partner
by Arc’s Value Village Thrift Stores & Donation Centers

MINNEAPOLIS – Arc’s Value Village Thrift Stores & Donation Centers named Wells Fargo as the recipient of its Thrift Community Partner Award for 2007. Wells Fargo was honored for its strong support of Arc Greater Twin Cities programs for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities at a recognition event on April 12, 2008.

Wells Fargo and its employees support Arc by donating both time as volunteers and money to sponsor Arc programs and events. To name just a few of Wells Fargo’s contributions, more than 70 Wells Fargo employees gave nearly 300 hours of time in 2007 helping to sort donated items at Arc’s Value Village. Wells Fargo sponsored Arc’s Annual Membership Picnic, which brings hundreds of families together for a night of fun and making connections for support. Wells Fargo Minnesota – The Private Bank also provided a $27,500 grant to help launch Arc’s Lifetime Assistance Program, which helped 40 families plan for the future of their loved one with a disability by offering assistance in developing a lifelong support plan and providing access to financial, legal and estate planning.

“Arc is grateful to have a community partner like Wells Fargo demonstrate in ways both large and small that they share Arc’s commitment to helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families realize their goals of where and how they live, learn, work and play,” says Arc’s Chief Executive Officer Kim Keprios.

Arc’s Value Village, now 25 years old, has generated more than $13 million on behalf of Arc and the people it serves, thanks to generous donations from the community. Revenue from the sale of donated items helps fund Arc Greater Twin Cities’ programs for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

Arc Greater Twin Cities is a nonprofit agency serving the many needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Established in 1946, Arc has been changing attitudes, changing policies and changing lives for more than 60 years. Arc helps individuals and families address issues that span the lifetime, including early intervention, education, transition to adulthood, health care, housing, employment, guardianship and more. For more information and volunteer opportunities, call Arc at (952) 920-0855 or visit www.arcgreatertwincities.org.