Ridge Area Arc

08/28/2026

🏇 THE RACE IS ON… AND THERE’S STILL ONE BIG SPOT AT THE STARTING GATE! 🌹

The Sebring Derby: Run for the Roses is coming to Sebring on Friday, November 13, 2026 and we’re looking for a Headline Sponsor!

As our $2,500 Headline Sponsor, your business will receive:
🎟️ 16 event tickets
🌹 Your business name featured on our official invitations
📣 Recognition on event signage, social media, programs & advertising
⭐ Prominent recognition as the business helping us bring this exciting event to life!

Your sponsorship helps support Ridge Area Arc’s mission of serving and advocating for individuals with developmental and other disabilities.

There’s only ONE Headline Sponsorship opportunity available, so don’t miss your chance to be at the front of the field!

📩 Ready to get in the race?
Contact Candra Walker at [email protected] to learn more or secure the sponsorship.

Sponsor the Derby. Support the mission. Make an impact. 🌹🏇

08/28/2026

🇯🇵✨ DANCE CULTURE DAY: JAPAN! ✨🇯🇵

This month, our Ridge Area Arc consumers are taking a trip around the world through dance! 🌏💃

Our destination? Japan! 🇯🇵 From learning about Japanese culture and traditions to exploring movement and music, our consumers are discovering how dance can tell a story and bring people together.

We’re excited to learn, move, laugh, and experience a little bit of Japan together! ❤️

🌸 Different cultures. Different dances. One community.

08/27/2026

Small Tool. Big Impact. 💙📚🌎

Sometimes, a small tool can open the door to big possibilities.

Ridge Area Arc is excited to offer our consumers Scanmarker Pros, assistive technology that helps make reading, learning, and accessing information more accessible and independent.

But the possibilities don’t stop there! 🌎✨ With translation features, the Scanmarker Pro can also help our consumers explore and learn different languages, opening the door to new words, new cultures, and new ways to connect with the world around them.

With your support, we can put this technology directly into the hands of the people we serve and help create greater access, confidence, independence, and opportunity.

Because everyone deserves the tools they need to achieve with us. 🧡

Small tool. Big impact. Big possibilities.

Thank you ProLiteracy foundation for making this possible.

08/27/2026

✨ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE THANKSGIVING & CHRISTMAS SEASON! ✨

❤️ This Holiday Season, Give the Gift of YOU! 🎄
Thanksgiving and Christmas are about community, connection, and making memories. We’re looking for volunteers to help make this holiday season extra special for the individuals we serve at Ridge Area Arc!

🎄 Help with holiday parties & events
🦃 Assist with meals and donations
🎁 Help with gift programs and giving
❤️ Spend time, spread joy, and make meaningful connections

You don’t have to give a lot of time to make a BIG difference. Sometimes, the greatest gift you can give is simply showing up and sharing your time.

Interested in volunteering? We’d love to have you join our holiday team!

📧 [email protected]

Your time. Their joy. A holiday season to remember. ❤️

08/26/2026

🥂🐎 SOLD OUT! 🐎🥂
The Drink Sponsor level for the Ridge Area Arc Sebring Derby is officially SOLD OUT! 🎉
A huge THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors, and Fussell's Meats, LLC for stepping up and helping make this event possible. Your support means so much-not only for the Derby, but for the individuals and families served by Ridge Area Arc. ❤️
But the race isn’t over! 🏇
We still have sponsorship opportunities available, and we’d love for your business to join us for an unforgettable evening of fun, fellowship, and fundraising for a great cause.
📅 Friday, November 13, 2026
📍 Island View Restaurant | Sebring, FL
Ready to get in the race? Contact Candra Walker at [email protected] to learn about available sponsorship opportunities.
Let’s make this Derby one to remember! 🌹🐎

08/26/2026

🐾 Happy National Dog Day! 🐾

Today, we’re celebrating the incredible joy, comfort, and connection that our four-legged friends bring into our lives! ❤️🐶

This weekend, Jack and Tuli made special visits to all five of our Ridge Area Arc group homes—and they certainly made some new friends along the way! 🐾

From huge smiles and reaching out to pet Jack, to residents who surprised us by interacting with Tuli for the very first time, these visits were filled with sweet moments, laughter, and plenty of tail wags. 🥰

One of our favorite moments was seeing Christa light up when Jack came over to say hello. She happily reached out to pet him—a beautiful breakthrough that reminded us just how powerful the bond between people and animals can be. 💙

Tuli also had quite the fan club in Sebring! Residents took turns giving her pets, while dog-themed coloring books, stickers, and coloring pages gave everyone some extra fun to enjoy after the visits. 🎨🐕

Sometimes, a little unconditional love, a wagging tail, and a furry friend are all it takes to brighten someone’s day.

Happy National Dog Day from all of us at Ridge Area Arc—and especially Jack & Tuli! 🐶❤️

08/25/2026

🎶 Harmonica Happiness at Ridge Area Arc! 🎶

Our consumers had a little musical fun today as they picked up their harmonicas and made some music! 🎵💙

From learning new skills to simply enjoying the moment, we love creating opportunities for our consumers to express themselves, try something new, and have fun together.

Who knew we had so many harmonica stars in the making? 🎶✨

Achieve with us! 💙

08/25/2026

We're so excited for this event! Make sure you stop by September 18th for a car wash 🥳

🎉 Say hello to our Charity Day partner: Ridge Area Arc! 🎉

Stop by on September 18 and help support the amazing work they do in our community. 50% of proceeds from every wash goes directly to them, and the other 50% supports Annandale Village and The Joseph Sams School, our corporate partners.

Find out more about Ridge Area Arc and our other partners at the link below!

08/24/2026

🎉🌟 MONDAY + BIRTHDAY = DOUBLE THE REASON TO CELEBRATE! 🎂🥳

It’s Monday… but we’re kicking off the week with an extra-special celebration! 💙

🎈 Happy Birthday week to Luz! One of our amazing Ridge Area Arc consumers! 🎈

We hope your day is filled with BIG smiles, lots of laughter, birthday treats, and all the happiness you deserve! 🧁🎁🎉

Let’s make this Monday a MONDAY FUNDAY! 🙌✨

Everyone help us wish our birthday star a HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 🎂🎊

08/24/2026

✨💃 LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE! 💃✨

Something BIG is dancing our way! 🌟🩷💙

We’re SO excited to announce that we are hosting Let Your Light Shine! - a FREE dance class created especially for individuals with special needs! 🥰

🎶 Starting Tuesday, September 15th
⏰ 4:00–4:45 PM
📍 The Arc Ridge Area — Avon Park, FL
👫 Only 20 spots available!

This is more than a dance class… It’s a place to move, sparkle, laugh, grow, and SHINE! ✨

And there’s even MORE excitement! 🎄🎅 Our dancers will have opportunities to spread holiday cheer at the Avon Park Christmas Parade and the Jingle Bell 5K! ❤️

🎁 Students riding on Who I Am Foundation’s 2026 Christmas Float will also receive special Christmas outfits AND an end-of-class recital outfit — all at no cost!

🚨 SPACE IS VERY LIMITED! SIGN UP EARLY! 🚨

📩 To register, contact Jenifer Mannanah
📧 [email protected]

Come cheer them on, celebrate their joy, and watch them LET THEIR LIGHT SHINE! 🌟💃🕺