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The Arc San Francisco company history timeline

1951

1951 The Arc San Francisco founded by parents.

1965

1965 Launch of our first paid work program for clients.

1968

1968 The Arc appointed by the legislature to be one of California’s first two regional centers.

1977

1977 Golden Gate Regional Center established as a separate non-profit agency.

1981

1981 Began donated goods resale shop partnership with ThriftTown and Norquist Salvage.

1982

1982 Launched Supported Employment Services in partnership with University of San Francisco.

1984

1984 Began providing Residential Services to support clients to live independently in the community.

1985

1985 Addition of Senior Services for older adults with developmental disabilities.

1986

1986 Residential Services expands to accommodate individuals with severe and multiple disabilities.

1993

1993 Created Endowment Fund

1999

1999 Kicked-off of $1,000,000 Capital Campaign to build San Francisco’s first affordable housing for people with developmental disabilities.

2001

2001 Purchase of our main facility at 1500 Howard Street, San Francisco, finalized.

2002

2002 Received grant from The California Endowment to establish Supplemental Medical Case Management services to improve client health and fitness.

2003

2003 Piloted Optimal Wellness Program to provide medical advocacy, health and nutrition services for older adults with developmental disabilities.

2007

2007 The Arc opens a new facility in Daly City, San Mateo County, with ArtReach Studios and integrated work and community services.

2008

2008 The Arc’s Household Goods Recycling Services moves operations to main office at 1500 Howard Street.

2011

2011 The Arc celebrates 60 years and announces a $1,000,000 Anniversary Leadership Fund to support Health & Wellness, Transitional Youth, Residential Services and Anti-Bullying/Anti-Isolation Programs.

2013

2013 The Arc San Francisco expands its lifelong learning curriculum to include new Adult Life, Internship and Career Development & Advancement programs.

2014

2014 The Arc opens a new facility in San Rafael, Marin County, with adult enrichment and career development classes on-site and in the community.

2015

2015 The Arc San Francisco and Mercy Housing mark housing milestone with construction of affordable housing units at two San Francisco properties with universal, accessible design for residents with developmental disabilities.

2016

2016 Launch of The Arc SF Path to college to accelerate the enrollment, education, employment and success of adults with developmental disabilities at City College, San Francisco and other postsecondary institutions.

2017

2017 Launch of our 3-Year Strategic Plan, "Future Forward," a roadmap for Client Success, Operational Excellence, and Trust and Transparency.

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