Why We Give

Pam Ryder and family

Pam Ryder with her brother Ron and mother Marget

"My mom sought advocacy and information from Arc when my brother was a teen. Now I am his guardian, and I contacted Arc Greater Twin Cities for help in meeting his needs. I know The Arc makes a difference in people's lives because they made a huge difference in ours. I've chosen to leave a percentage of my estate to The Arc Greater Twin Cities because Arc has served my family for nearly 50 years, and I want to ensure that other families can have this same opportunity."
—Pam Ryder

Larry Schanzenbach and Jean Hariman

Larry Schanzenbach and Jean Hariman

"We created a special needs trust for Geoff when we're gone. We designed The Arc Greater Twin Cities to receive a percentage of the remainder of the trust because we want to support the continuation of The Arc. The Arc is a strong voice that will always champion innovation and quality services ... we want it to be here always."
—Larry Schanzenbach and Jean Hariman