The Arc of Tri-Cities

06/17/2026

The new parking lot is full on Partners N Pals first day of summer camp! We are looking forward to all of the fun!

06/17/2026

☀️We’re excited for Partners N Pals 2026!☀️

We just finished up with our staff and CIT training, and now we’re excited for camp starting tomorrow!

06/12/2026

Come celebrate the community, our progress, and tune in for the yearly report at The Arc of Tri-Cities' 2026 Annual Meeting on Thursday, July 23rd from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Benton County Fairgrounds, building 4. We will have a potato bar and lots of fun! Feel free to invite friends and family and spread the word. Tickets are $10 per person and can be reserved by calling The Arc Help Desk at 509-783-1131 ext. 100.

We are also currently taking award nominations for community members and businesses who are making an impact serving individuals with disabilities in the Tri Cities. Please send nominations to [email protected].

Thank you to everyone who supports The Arc and serves our community with us. We deeply appreciate you and look forward to celebrating together!

06/12/2026

Friends and Families of The Arc of Tri-Cities, as well as those involved in Special Olympics, are invited to our annual Pool Party! Join us on Wednesday, July 15th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at George Prout Pool (1005 Swift Blvd.) for swimming, a BBQ, and fun! Bring your swimsuit, sunblock, and a lawn chair.

Tickets are $5 per person or $20 per family. Space is limited so call The Arc Help Desk at 509-783-1131 ext. 100 now to reserve your spot.

06/12/2026

NEW! Neurodivergent people — and others who would benefit — can now pick up a special blue envelope meant to hold important papers, such as vehicle registration and insurance information. The goal is to make interactions with law enforcement safer and more productive.

Learn more: https://licensingexpress.wordpress.com/2026/06/11/blue-envelope-program-launches-for-drivers-and-passengers-who-are-neurodivergent/

06/11/2026

06/10/2026

Update

This position has been filled

Thank you for all those who reached out to help!!!!

The Arc of Tri cities is in immediate need of hiring two staff who would like to work 4 hours a day during the summer providing summer fun to a young man with profound Autism.

This requires skills in working with individuals who have challenges with emotional regulation, and requires patience, kindness, and has experience living or working with profoundly impacted children or adults with Autism. Must pass a DSHS background check

Washington state drivers license, and clean drivers record

Immediate need

Please call or email

Donna Tracy Executive Director
509. 947 6090
[email protected]

Must be 18 and over
Prefer 21
Pay for the right person
$30.00 per hour

06/09/2026

Happy Hive fun in May!!! We chopped and dipped fruit in chocolate, did some chair exercises, and sang some karaoke. We have also been working on daily affirmations and on situations we can and cannot control. This group of AWESOME individuals continues to amaze me every day!!!

06/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who donated to our Diaper Drive!