The Arc Baton Rouge

🎭💜💚💛 SAVE THE DATE and join us as a SPONSOR! 💛💚💜🎭

The Mardi Gras Extravaganza benefiting The Arc Baton Rouge is returning on February 20, 2027 at Lod Cook Alumni Center at LSU! ✨

VISIT -> thearcbr.org/events to learn more!

This unforgettable evening is more than a celebration—it’s an opportunity to support the programs and services that make a meaningful difference for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families throughout our community.

🎉 Sponsorship opportunities are now available!
Becoming a sponsor is a great way to support The Arc Baton Rouge while putting your business or organization in front of community leaders, supporters, families, and friends who believe in our mission.

📅 February 20, 2027
📍 Lod Cook Alumni Center at LSU
🎭 Mardi Gras Extravaganza benefiting The Arc Baton Rouge

Interested in sponsoring? Send us a message to learn more about available sponsorship levels and how you can be part of this incredible night!

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post and tagging a business that would make a great Mardi Gras Extravaganza sponsor! 💜💚💛

🧡💜💚 A HEARTFELT THANK YOU! 💚💜🧡

We want to take a moment to personally thank the Grace Family and Patton Law Firm, LLC for their generous donations to The Arc Baton Rouge. Your support is so much more than a donation—it is a reminder that our community believes in the people we serve and in the work we do every day. We are truly grateful for your generosity, your kindness, and for standing alongside us. 🧡
We are still welcoming sponsors and donations for our upcoming Mardi Gras Extravaganza, as well as donations to support The Arc Baton Rouge and the individuals and families we serve. Thank you for helping us continue this important work! 🎭💜💚

🧡✨ DSP APPRECIATION WEEK | EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT ✨🧡

Today, we’re celebrating Janie “Patrice” West for the dedication, compassion, and commitment she brings to the individuals she serves.

Patrice continues to go above and beyond, helping create opportunities for greater independence and communication. Her support in helping one of our individuals work toward obtaining a new wheelchair and communication tablet is just one example of the meaningful difference she makes.

But Patrice’s impact doesn’t stop there! She has also been lending a helping hand at our Jefferson Day Hab, stepping in to support the team and showing what true teamwork looks like. 🧡

Thank you, Patrice, for showing up, caring deeply, supporting your fellow team members, and making a difference every day! Your dedication does not go unnoticed. 🧡

The Arc Baton Rouge proudly celebrates ALL of our DSPs! ✨

🧡 Happy DSP Appreciation Week! 🧡

This week, we celebrate the incredible Direct Support Professionals who show up every day with dedication, compassion, patience, and purpose. Your work helps create opportunities, build independence, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the individuals we serve.

To every DSP at The Arc Baton Rouge — THANK YOU for all that you do! Your commitment does not go unnoticed. 🧡

✨ September 13–19, 2026

🎃🍬 WE NEED YOU, BATON ROUGE! 🍬🎃

The Arc Baton Rouge is preparing for our Fall Fest, and we need CANDY DONATIONS & VOLUNTEERS! 🧡

Businesses, organizations, civic/social groups, and individuals are ALL invited to participate! Whether you can donate candy or volunteer your time, we’d love to have you! 👻🍭 Costumes are optional!

📅 October 21, 2026 | 10 AM
📍 12616 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA

📞 225-927-0855
📧 [email protected]

Let’s make Fall Fest SWEET! 🎃🍬🧡

💗 Building Connections & Creating Possibilities 🧡💗

Last week, we were honored to welcome representatives from Woman's Hospital to The Arc Baton Rouge for a wonderful visit filled with meaningful conversations, connection, and opportunities to learn more about the individuals we serve.

We want to sincerely thank the Woman’s Hospital team for taking the time to visit with us, interact with our individuals, learn more about our programs and services, and discuss opportunities for potential partnerships in the future. We are excited about the possibilities that can come from bringing our organizations together to support and create meaningful opportunities for the individuals and families we serve. 🤝🧡

A very special shoutout to Iyana Brown, who created a beautiful canvas during the visit. 🎨❤️ Iyana captured the spirit of the day by creating a wonderful piece filled with heartfelt messages and signatures from those who participated. Her creativity made the visit even more special!

At The Arc Baton Rouge, we believe that relationships, community connections, and partnerships matter. We are grateful for organizations that take the time to come alongside us, learn about our mission, and see firsthand the amazing individuals we have the privilege of supporting.

Thank you, Woman’s Hospital, for spending time with us! We look forward to continuing the conversation and seeing where this connection may lead. 🧡💙

🧡 THE ARC IN ACTION — SEPTEMBER 2026! 🧡

Our September Newsletter is here! 📰✨ Take a look at what’s happening at The Arc Baton Rouge as we celebrate our amazing individuals, recognize outstanding staff, highlight inclusive employment partnerships, and share exciting community connections!

Inside this edition:
🎉 Congratulations to Brittani Rogers on her promotion!
⭐ Meet our Arc Spotlights — Iyana Brown & Beverly Williams
☕ Celebrating our inclusive employment partnerships with Stir Coffee House & Prisma
💗 Highlighting our longtime partnership with Woman’s Hospital
🎂 September birthdays
🎭 A look ahead to our 2027 Mardi Gras Extravaganza
💼 Helping our individuals discover meaningful employment opportunities

We are so proud of the people, partnerships, and possibilities that make The Arc Baton Rouge special. Together, we’re creating opportunities, building connections, and making a difference every day! 🧡💙

📖 Read our September Newsletter and see what’s happening at The Arc!

🧡💜 The Arc In Action — AUGUST 2026! 💜🧡

Our inaugural newsletter is here! 🎉 Take a look at what’s been happening at The Arc Baton Rouge. From celebrating our amazing DSW of the Quarter; Charles Lewis to recognizing our 100 Strong honor, and thanking the incredible volunteers like Bad Moms That Dance and other community partners who continue to show up for our individuals and families.

Inside this issue, you’ll also find staff birthdays, upcoming events, ways to get involved, donation opportunities, and a sneak peek at what’s ahead! 🥳

We are grateful for every staff member, volunteer, family, partner, and supporter who helps make our mission possible. Together, we are making a difference—one connection, one opportunity, and one person at a time. 🧡

📖 Take a look at our August newsletter and see The Arc in Action!

🎉 WE DID IT! 🎉

The Arc Baton Rouge is proud to be the overall winner of the July 28th 100 Strong meeting, receiving an incredible $2,300 donation! 🧡💙

A heartfelt THANK YOU to 100 Strong and all of its generous members and guests for investing in local nonprofits and the communities we serve. Your support truly makes a difference!

This is what opportunity, inclusion, and empowerment look like! 🧡💙

Thank you, 100 Strong, for believing in The Arc Baton Rouge!

🎓✨ Congratulations to our Program Director, Khadijah Gray-Washington✨🎓

The Arc Baton Rouge proudly celebrates Khadijah on successfully completing the 2026 Baton Rouge Area Foundation Development Fellows Program through the Center for Nonprofit Excellence!

Your commitment to continued education, professional growth, and excellence in nonprofit leadership is truly inspiring. We are proud of your dedication to expanding your knowledge and bringing that growth back to the individuals, families, and community we serve.

👏🏽 Congratulations, Khadijah! Your journey of learning and leadership continues, and we are honored to celebrate you! 💙💚