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The Arc’s Holiday Cards Spread Cheer

And Support People With Disabilities

Spread tidings of comfort “The Artisan Program pieces. Artisans sell
and joy along with messages encourages people with the creations at local
of hope, acceptance, and disabilities to harness markets, art shows,
inclusion this holiday season their imagination to share festivals, online, and
and new year! The Arc of their stories, express their by special order. All
Palm Beach County presents emotions, and showcase purchases directly
a collection of original their strengths,” said support individuals
greeting cards created Kimberly McCarten, with disabilities. To
by talented artisans with president and CEO of The learn more about Greeting Card by Kimberly S.
disabilities, which allows Arc of Palm Beach County. the Artisan Program
them to earn a commission “These holiday cards are and other ways The
from the sale of their work. an amazing way to spread Arc of Palm Beach
The greeting cards start good cheer and support some County is helping to
at four packs for $18 and Cameron incredible individuals at the Kerry Ann build a community
are sold in counts of 50, same time.” that values diversity
100, 250, 500, and 1,000. The Artisan Program brings people with disabilities and inclusion, visit
The collection comprises together to create other unique artwork throughout the year, arcpbc.org.
all the Christmas classics, including mosaics, acrylic paintings, and mixed-media About The Arc Of
including snowmen, stars, Palm Beach County Hanukkah greeting card by Patrick
and Santa Claus, and it also The Arc is changing
features Florida favorites the conversation
such as turtles, dolphins, around disabilities by
and palm trees. The cards defying definitions,
offer whimsical words like inspiring possibilities,
“Season’s Sunny Greetings!” and improving the
and “Have a TURTLEy lives of the people we
awesome holiday!” Or, they serve, their families,
can be customized with and our community.
personal messages. Kimberly S. Since 1958, The Arc Snowpeople group greeting card
But the very best part is has envisioned a
that individuals in the Artisan Program earn an income from community where every person feels welcome, connected,
the sale of the card collection, while learning valuable life and accepted.
and employment skills like collaboration, marketing, and Mosaic Green Tree greeting
customer service. card Santa Turtle by Cameron Photos courtesy of The Arc of Palm Beach County

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