Relief Efforts

We'Re Here To Help

For over 50 years, arc Thrift Stores has lived our mission: to enhance the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. But our support goes further, extending to all vulnerable and at-risk populations in the state. Our relief initiatives take us where we’re needed, when we’re needed. As an Essential Business our efforts include donations of crucial items that are distributed to those at-risk, the most vulnerable, those that are food insecure, and those experiencing homelessness.

$ Million

COVID-19 relief, charitable support, community support and
employee retention and support since March 20th.

Food

We work with local organizations to support our communities that experience food hardship. Feed Colorado and our extensive food donation/delivery program alleviates this stress for tens of thousands of Coloradoans.

$162,600 Donated

Mask And Mask Material

When PPE items became a matter of life and death because of COVID, we assisted in the delivery of crucial, life-saving masks and mask materials to thousands of people in the state.

$21,025 Donated

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

We provide items such as bedding, kitchen items, and towels to local shelters and residence organizations so that they can make their facilities more comfortable.

$26,700 Donated

CLOTHING

We make deliveries of clothing for men, women, and children to rescue missions, shelters, and resident facilities all over the state.

$17,850 Donated

STORE VOUCHERS

Our voucher program enables those in need and at risk to buy the necessities of life that can get them through a hard spot and ultimately make all the difference in the world.

$15,650 Donated

VEHICLES FOR CHARITY

Our mission is to generate funds that allow charities in Colorado and across the country to fulfill their goals and missions.

$2.4 Million

AMBASSADORS AND EMPLOYEES

We are one of the largest employers of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Colorado, and our Ambassador employees are the heart of our organization and the reason behind everything we do.

CHAPTER FUNDING

By supporting the 15 Colorado ARC chapters, we help fund education and employment programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, initiatives for their families, and more.