This letter is a personal invitation for you to become a part of the annual Boots & BBQ Fundraiser, benefitting The Arc of Northwest Mississippi.  This evening of fun-filled events will include BBQ, entertainment, silent auction and more.  Our fundraiser is Saturday, August 28, 2021 for a great evening out with friends of The Arc Northwest Mississippi.

The Arc Northwest Mississippi is an advocacy organization for individuals of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.  We create educational programs and events that bring together the special needs community with their typically functioning peers in a fun and friendly environment of love and understanding.  Additionally, The Arc NWMS helps families find services, programs, and information to help their disabled loved ones live a healthy, rewarding, and fulfilling life.

Our events and programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities include: Camp BOLD, Art to Achieve, Supper Club, Weighted Blanket Project, Cookies with Santa, Little House Art Project and Mommy & Me Club.  Monthly Parent Support Group Meetings, Arc in the Park, and Sibshops offer support to families and siblings.  Additionally, The Arc reaches out to the community by offering Autism Awareness Training to our local First Responders, and an annual iPad Training Workshop that gives 25 free iPads to local Special Education Teachers.