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The Columbia Property Group, Inc. has asked The Arc of Alachua County for assistance in finding tenants for three (3) apartments, funded by HUD section 811 funds, that meet the following criteria:
All three apartments are located at the following address: 934 SW 9th St., Gainesville, Florida, 32601
If you meet the aforementioned criteria and are in need of a rental unit, please contact The Columbia Property Group, Inc. at (229) 226-4663 or go to The Arc of Alachua County's main campus across from Santa Fe College and ask for a hard copy of the application at the front desk of our lobby.
To learn more about our Day Program, contact Cloretta Daniels at cdaniels@arcalachua.org.
The Arc can report that there are no employees or clients currently testing positive for COVID. The Arc continues to have success battling COVID among its clients and employees. Members of The Arc's Safety & Supervision Committee kept Day Program open over the past month, and will keep Day Program open next month from February 1 - February 28, 2026.
The Arc's aggressive efforts recruiting DSPs has resulted in our DSP vacancies being reduced to 15, down significantly from the high of 75 in July 2022.
A New Employee Training session began on Monday, January 12, 2026 with a total of eighteen (18) new employees in attendance.
The lead copy on The Arc's website reflects the need for candidates to fill vacancies in the following mission-critical positions: DSPs, Behavior Techs and Maintenance Specialists. Weekly social media messaging on the need for qualified people to fill these positions goes out on all Arc social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
The Arc continues to add new clients to its group homes and Day Program. Members of both the Safety & Supervision Committee and Transitions Committee continue to work closely with Arc Leadership to identify potential new clients for our residential vacancies.
The Arc of Alachua County begins a new Gone4Ever Shredding contract year on March 1, 2026. The Arc has decided to increase both the shredding and transportation (pickup) fees by 20% for all G4E customers.
In addition, the fee for drop off shredding on Mondays & Wednesdays will increase from $0.32/lb to $0.40/lb beginning on March 1, 2026. Mark Johnson has begun to advertise this increase with customers and patrons of G4E Shredding.
The Arc also is working to increase the daily Day Program attendance to 125.
Contact Janet Ross in The Arc's HR Department at jross@arcalachua.org or at 352-334-4060 ext. 153
If you have more questions or want more details on positions available at The Arc of Alachua County, please contact Janet Ross, at 352-334-4060 ext. 153 or at jross@arcalachua.org.
The Arc celebrated this past year's highlights at its October 29th annual meeting at The Village. Many people are responsible for another fabulous event: A very special "Thank You" goes out to Nehyssa Turenne, daughter of Arc Employee Judith Carasco, who danced beautifully for our guests. Kudos to Arc Board President Pat Beach for emceeing the recognition portion of the event. It was her first try headlining the event and she was superb! Thanks go out to Arc President/CEO Mark A. Swain for his passionate remarks during the event as he talked about the future of advocacy on the behalf of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and and to The Arc of Florida CEO Summer Pfeiffer for speaking on the incredible achievements wrought by The Arc of Florida and its Leadership in the last 30 years.
Many notable people were recognized for their achievements over the past year. Pat Beach & Mark Johnson introduced the winners of the Spence-Rothrock Volunteer of the Year Award: Tom & Joan Rothrock. Tom and Joan were taken completely by surprise as we announced an annual gift from Infotech that is being used to capitalize a consumer support fund named in memory of their daughter, Ericka. We thanked our incredibly talented and courageous Arc of Alachua County board members who have navigated this Arc through many challenging times and have never shirked their responsibilities to support our employees and leadership with everything they need to thrive. "Thank You" to our wonderful board members: Mary Wimsett, Peter McNiece, Dr. Bill Williams, Dr. Tim Garvey, Dr. Charlie Williams, Tom Rothrock, Eric Parker, Ben Doerr, Naomi Williams, Lynda Knight, Pat Beach and Adele Elchert.
A huge shout-out to our Event Sponsors & Table and Individual Award Sponsors for making last night's event possible: Ben E. Keith Co., The Chini Family, Tom & Joan Rothrock, Renasant Bank, Assured Partners, Naomi Williams, James Moore Co., Mary K. Wimsett, Ben & Bonnie Doerr, Pat Beach, Digestive Disease Associates and Jaclyn Trenteseaux.
Congratulations go out to our Individual Award Winners who, showing true top notch performances during a challenging year, demonstrated 'why' they are the best:
A huge "Thanks" to the leadership & staff at The Tower Club at The Village. We thank The Village's Matthew Peters and the incredibly skillful servers for helping me coordinate last night's event. I continue to receive nothing but compliments on the quality (and size) of the meal portions and on the beauty of the venue.
As always, a big "Thank You" to Jennifer Starling ('Lady J'), who is my 'partner-in-crime' and always volunteers for the event as she handles the Check In Table and helps me distribute Annual Reports at the end.
Finally, to the Arc employees and clients who attended the event with our donors, board members, families and community leaders, I say "Thank You." You are the reason we hold this event. You are the reason The Arc has been around for 59 years, making great memories for our loved ones.
The Arc looks forward to the 2026 Arc Annual Meeting & Recognition Event in October of 2026 as we celebrate our Diamond Anniversary of 60 years.
It was a hugely successful 27th Annual Bob Rose Golf Scramble on Friday, April 4th. We were once again blessed with perfect weather, bright sunshine, warm temperatures and cloudless blue skies. I always know that if we get great weather we will have a ‘perfect’ event because of our awesome golfers, donors, sponsors, volunteers, vendors and friends.
The Arc thanks everyone who was involved with the scramble for contributing to an event that was flawless. Big ‘shout outs’ go out to specific people and groups for their assistance, including:
To all our event and hole sponsors who provide financial support, golfers, food and drink, volunteers and incredibly generous goodwill, The Arc thanks you:
Bicyclists representing Pi Kappa Phi fraternity at colleges and universities throughout the U.S. rolled onto The Arc's main campus as part of the 2025 Gear Up Florida/Ability Experience Friendship Visit on May 20th. This 'client-favorite' event brings together Arc clients, employees, visitors and community VIPs for a day of food, fellowship and fun. The Gainesville stop was just one of many for these bicyclists who bike nearly 1,000 miles from Miami to Tallahassee in the month of May to help raise money and awareness for people with developmental disabilities.
This year's visit included a police escort by Santa Fe College's Police Department, a photo shoot, a client autograph session, a luncheon catered by David’s BBQ, and a dance led by Mr. October DJ, Michael Davis.
After leaving The Arc, bicyclists enjoyed an afternoon of swimming and relaxation at the gorgeous Gainesville Health & Fitness Center, dinner from Satchel’s Pizza, and bedding down at First United Methodist Church. The bikers headed off early the next morning for their next stop - Jacksonville.
The Arc of Alachua County thanks all of our vendors, sponsors, clients, employees, and bicyclists representing Gear Up Florida/The Ability Experience for a fabulous event.
We look forward to seeing you all in May 2026!
ATTENTION: The Arc of Alachua County offers shredding drop off service two (2) days per week: Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Alachua County residents can drop off their shredding at our main campus across from Santa Fe College on any Monday or Wednesday of the week from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. This expanded drop off service will be offered each week on Monday and Wednesday only from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Arc's main campus at 3303 NW 83rd St.
The fee for shredding will remain $0.40/lb. Please note that payment is due at the time of shredding and must be in the form of cash or credit card; no personal checks are accepted! Residents are reminded, however, that we no longer offer 'Free Shred Wednesdays' on any Wednesday of the month. The Arc also asks that visitors who bring their shredding into The Arc on a Monday or a Wednesday to park in one of the VISITOR spots at the front of the building and to walk into the front lobby where they can ask for assistance from a member of our Gone4Ever (G4E) shredding crew. Do not, under any circumstances, drive to the back of our campus with your shredding without communicating to the people in our front lobby of your intention to drop off your shredding!
ALERT: The Arc asks for the cooperation of all residents dropping off their paper for shredding on Mondays & Wednesdays to remove all non-paper material. The Arc's Gone4Ever (G4E) Shredding Program has seen an abundance of non-paper material in the boxes, bags and containers people are using to transport their papers. Over the past few weeks, our shred team has seen hand lotion, shoes, sweaters, shirts, diapers, electronic devices and other 'non-paper' material in containers, bags and boxes that are supposed to contain paper only. Please remember that our drop off shredding service on Mondays & Wednesdays is for PAPER ONLY! Leave all other non-paper material at home, or find another vendor to handle it.
Leaders from Audacy/WSKY Radio 97.3 FM, along with Arc clients and leaders, celebrated Earth Day 2025 by beautifying The Arc's Garden at the main campus.
The volunteers were joined by Arc clients and The Arc's Day Program Staffer Bryant Williams to weed, clear, and plant flowers in The Arc's outside courtyard.
This Earth Day 2025 Project is the fifth consecutive year that The Arc and our great friends at Audacy have collaborated on a service project beautifying the grounds for our clients and employees. Thank you, Audacy Friends!
Hear our latest radio spot featuring CEO/President Mark Swain.
LiveScan provides fingerprinting, screening and photo capture services by appointment only at our main campus, 3303 NW 83rd St. (across from Santa Fe College), every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
LiveScan appointments can be scheduled at either 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.
LiveScan does not accept walk-ins at this time.
Each LiveScan guest will be greeted by The Arc receptionist. Upon entering the lobby, he or she will tell our receptionist at the main desk that he/she is here for his/her LiveScan fingerprinting. The LiveScan guest will then be seated in our front lobby until The Arc's LiveScan staff member escorts him/her into the building and to his/her appointment.
LiveScan fingerprints are done quickly, locally and reasonably, so please call The Arc’s Front Desk at 352-334-4060 ext. 100 to schedule yours.
LiveScan information is easy to find, just click the LEARN MORE button below.
The Arc of Alachua County is a community based organization committed to providing a continuum of exemplary services, supports, and advocacy to assure that people with developmental disabilities can enjoy respect and dignity and be full participants in the community.
The Arc of Alachua County is a community based organization committed to providing a continuum of exemplary services, supports, and advocacy to assure that people with developmental disabilities can enjoy respect and dignity and be full participants in the community.
The Arc has a rich history spanning 60 years and marked by accomplishment. We continue to carry out the mission and vision of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as their parents and siblings.
Over the last 60 years, The Arc has grown and adapted to the changes that people with disabilities face across their life span. Through the decades, The Arc has seen several name changes, advocated for the passage of state and federal legislation on behalf of people with disabilities and established a broad network of state and local chapters that range from small voluntary groups to large, professional organizations.
Although much has changed for those that we serve, we always try to raise awareness, supporters, and always help improve the lives of the intellectually and developmentally disabled.
I am sure it is no surprise to you, but people always want to know what we have been up to around The Arc and at our events. Our followers on facebook get to see quite a few or our pictures, but the rest of you are left in the dark.
Well even though everyone should be our fans on facebook, we still decided to put up a gallery of images to show some of the highlights from the major events we have had this year.
Every year we hold several events we consider picture worthy. But dont worry, you will probably see some other, "non event" pictures sneak in as well. If you have a good picture you would like to share, stop by The Arc and let us scan it and share it as well.
We hope to keep the new gallery up to date throughout the year, so check back and enjoy.
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