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Community Development Block Grant Funding Request Form Project Year 1998 Name of Organization: Arc of Anoka & Ramsey Counties, Inc. Date on which organization founded:2/95 after merger with Arc of Anoka Counties and Arc of Ramsey Counties, both agencies had operated separately for more than 40 years. Address:.1201 89th Ave. NE phone:. (612) 783-4958 suite 305 Blaine, MN. 55434 Contact Person: Marianne Reich Title: Executive Director Describe your organization,s goals and program: Arc of Anoka and Ramsey Counties is a private, non-profit, advocacy organization consisting, of people with developmental__disabilities, parents, professionals and concerned citizens of the communities we serve. The agency has a membership of over ~,100 and serves over 15,000 people yearly. Arc of Anoka and Ramsey Counties is committed to building inclusive communities and providing advocacy and support for people with developmental disabilities and their families. Developmental disabilities include conditions such as mental retardation, autism., and cerebral Dalsv. Arc provides an array of programs such as Toy and Adaptive Equipment Library; Affordable Housing Pro~ram~...Leisure Camperships; Support Groups; Individual and Sjstems advocacy~ information and referral.; and community awareness programs. Amount of CDBG Funds Requested:S1,500 Specific Project Description: Funds will be used to support the most essential services offered to residents of Ancka County and specifically Ramsey These services encompass a wide range of activities including information and referral services~ one-to-one advocacy and problem solving with adults with disabilities and the Toy and Adaptive Equipment Lending Library. Arc has over 500 members in Anoka County and provides direct services to an estimated 800 to !,000 peQple in the county. Approximately 50._people from the City of Ramsey use Arc services. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I