JOIN The Arc of Oakland
County
Some Benefits of Becoming a Member of The Arc:
- Availability of two staff attorneys.
- Expert, experienced professionals with knowledge on matters of Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security disability Insurance (SSDI), special education law, Adult Home Help Services (a.k.a., Chore Services"), Medicaid, Medicare, special needs wills and trusts, legal guardianship and possible alternatives (e.g., Power of Attorney), Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority services, and Person-Centered Planning
- Information and Referral on a variety of subjects
- Local ("PROFILES'), state ("Focus"), and national ("The Arc today") newsletters about disability-related issues
- An informative website: www.thearcoakland.org
- Availability of staff by e-mail
- The Etheridge Plan, a life-long personal advocacy support program
- Shared Parenting, a respite program
- A weekly Weight Watchers group
- A weekly bowling league program
- The annual Michigan Performing Arts Talent Show (April 25, 2007)
- The annual dove Awards Dinner (March 23, 2007)
- Automatic membership in the state and national organizations
- The Dignified Lifestyles group home monitoring program
- Life and health insurance available through The Arc of the U.S.
- The Arc's Credit Card Program - a national credit card with no annual fee, available through The Arc of the U.S.
- Publication of the award-winning "Annual Income Tax Guide" for families with a member who has special needs
- Publication of the award-winning "Planning A More Secure Future, 4th Edition" on special needs estate planning and guardianship
- Local, state and federal legislative advocacy
- Reduced cost at conferences, seminars and special training events
- Volunteer opportunities
- Memorial Donation program
How to become a member of The Arc of Oakland County
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Membership Application Information |
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General Membership: |
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Standard Individual |
$ 55.00 per year |
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Seniors (62 and over) |
$ 45.00 per year |
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Special Category Membership |
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Group/Family Membership |
$ 100.00 per year |
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Lifetime Membership |
$ 1,000.00 per year |
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(This one-time donation enrolls someone/organization for life. If you would like more information about the Lifetime Membership, please contact The Arc office.)
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Supportive Donation Membership |
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Benefactor |
$ 200.00 per year |
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Patron |
$ 150.00 per year |
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Sponsor |
$ 75.00 per year
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Please complete the following information along with a check (we do accept Visa or Mastercard) made out to: "The Arc of Oakland County" and send to: |
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The Arc of Oakland County |
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Also, please tell us if this is a: |
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Renewal of a continuing membership? |
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or a new member? |
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Click Here for Membership Application
Give Today
The Arc of Oakland County is a not-for-profit human service charitable organization authorized under Section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. We are also authorized to solicit charitable contributions in Michigan by the Michigan Attorney General's office, license number MICS 5623.
The Arc of Oakland County is a member agency and recipient of funding
through the United Way for Southeastern Michigan
torch Drive (which now incorporates what used to be known as the
Your fully tax-deductible donation to The Arc of Oakland County will help provide community education, increased disability awareness, expert individual and systems advocacy, as well as other important programs and services for thousands of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their respective families.
Please complete and submit a copy of this form, along with your tax-deductible contribution to:
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The Arc of Oakland County
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Personal checks for donations are certainly
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expiration date and we will process the contribution according to your wishes.
Immediately following receipt of your donation, we will acknowledge your generosity with a letter in accordance with Internal Revenue Code rules. If this is a Memorial Contribution, please also provide the name of the decedent along with the name and address of who you would like to receive a card of acknowledgement.