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Community Development Block Grant Funding Request Form Project Year 1997 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 corporation; 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 1,000 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 palsy. Arc provides an array of programs such as Toy and Adaptive Equipment Library; Affordable Housing Program; Leisure Camperships; Support Groups; Individual and Systems 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 Anoka County and specifically Ramsey These services encompass a wide range of activities including leisure services, information and referral services; family support; 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 services to an estimated 800 to 1,000 people in the county. Approximately 100 people from the City of Ramsey use Arc services.