SpArc Philadelphia

One more week until the 4th and final event in the 'Rooted in' series! Join us next Thursday 9.12.24, at from 6-7PM, where we will be presenting 'Rooted in Variety' a live event featuring artistic expressions performed by artists with IDD.

And after the show, help us celebrate everyone's hard work and effort in the upstairs gallery, for an Art Showcase and light refreshments!

We can't wait to celebrate with you all! | This event is FREE and open to the public

Thank you to National Endowment for the Arts for making this series possible!

Three down, one to go in our 'Rooted in' series. If you missed the premiere of our latest film made with our friends at Philadelphia Film Society, don't fret! You can watch it at the link below and stay tuned for details about the next event 'Rooted in Variety' a variety show and art exhibition at Cherry Street Pier!

https://youtu.be/8-OZBJGb9ic

A few more from today's film premiere at the Philadephia Film Center! Thank you to everyone who helped make this movie including our friends at the Philadelphia Film Society and The National Endowment for the Arts! Stay tuned for the link!

The show is about to start! "Wands, Witches and Brotherly Love" is premiering today! We will be posting a link to the video soon stay tuned!!

Stay tuned for more photos of the fun with the !

Tomorrow is the day! Join us at 11am tomorrow at the for the premier of our new film "Wands, Witches, Werewolves, and Brotherly Love". This movie was made with our friends at the Philadelphia Film Society and is part of the 'Rooted In' series of events sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts. We are so thankful to all of the partners who helped us put this event together. We hope to see you there and say tuned for our 4th and final event of the series in September!

It's almost time for the third in a four-part series of events made possible by funding from the National Endowment for the Arts. 'Rooted in Film' --SpArc makes a movie with the Philadelphia Film Society. Join us for the premier on Friday, August 23rd ∙ 11am -12pm

We are delighted to invite you to SpArc’s first-ever horror comedy mockumentary, “Wands, Witches, Werewolves, and Brotherly Lovely,” premiering on Friday, August 23rd at the Philadelphia Film Center. This will be an afternoon of marvelous magic, mayhem, and community spirit as we unveil the artists at SpArc’s unique and original blend of horror, comedy, and spellbinding fun while showcasing Philadelphia’s rich and diverse culture!

Invite all friends, family, and community members to this FREE film premiere, where creativity and laughter come alive in SpArc’s one-of-a-kind horror comedy mockumentary. Click the link for the FB event.

https://www.facebook.com/events/472148338771868

And stay tuned for the next and final event in September!

Join MIchele Leahy from Leahy Life Plan on Monday, 9.16.24 from 6-8PM for a complimentary session, Autism, ID & MH - What You Need to Know After Age 18

In this webinar you will learn:
•Why is it vital to become eligible for SSI/SSDI?
•Is it possible to work and still receive benefits such as Medical Assistance and federal cash benefits?
•What is the difference between Power of Attorney vs. Guardianship?
•Is it possible to work and still receive benefits such as Medical Assistance, waivers and federal cash benefits?
•What is a Special Needs Trust and how to create a guaranteed funding stream beyond your lifetime? (3-Person Retirement?)
•What is a waiver? Are there waivers for those with IQs above 70?
•How can I blend state and federal government programs while preparing for his/her future?
•What is the difference between Medicaid and Medicare?
•How do you plan for when you and your child ages?
•The ABLE Act. What is it and what does it mean for Savings and Special Needs Trusts?

Click the link below to register
https://forms.gle/25ufJNWHVXnFmRGu6

SpArc Philadelphia is . Check out the link below for position details or to apply!

https://sparcphilly.org/careers/human-resources-assistant.html

The Arc of Philadelphia is . Check out the link below for information and how to apply!

https://arcphiladelphia.org/careers/overview.html

The Arc of Philadelphia is hiring. Click the link below for information or to apply!

https://sparcphilly.org/careers/advocacy-coordinator.html

SpArc is hiring, check out our newest open position at the link below and be sure to tell your friends!

https://sparcphilly.org/careers/associate-director-administration.html

Clarence is representing SpArc as a PECO Energy Ambassador through the PECO Energy Force program. He is having a great time participating in events throughout the area, sharing energy saving tips, and meeting new people. Be sure to like and share if you'd like to see more of Clarence's journey!

Shout out to Lamont who recently won a UniqueSource Products & Services Achievement Award for his outstanding work accomplishments and for his example of determination, and success. Congratulations Lamont!!

We had an amazing time with our new friends recently at . We practiced safe knife skills. We learned about nutrition, we made wonderful, colorful and healthy meals together and we had a lot of fun doing it! Thank you Vetri Community Partnership for this wonderful experience!

A few more from today's festivities!

Celebrating today SpArc Philadelphia. Check out this African drum making craft we're working on!

SpArc Philadelphia's HR team is out and about on this beautiful Friday. If you're in the area and looking for a new position, come on out to the Aramark Star Complex for the 17th annual Neighborhood Job Fair and Resource Village at 15th and Montgomery to see what we have to offer! if you can't make it out but are still interested check out a list of our open positions at the link below.

https://sparcphilly.org/careers/overview.html

Congratulations on your retirement after 25+ years. We will miss you, Delores!!!

! Last week Jamal and Michael were able to meet with Lt. Governor Austin Davis at Cherry Street Pier to show off the cultural arts program and our studio at the pier! Thank you Cherry Street Pier for including us and Lt. Governor Davis for taking the time to visit!

Join us tomorrow, May 22nd from 12-1PM for 'Rooted in Music' at World Cafe Live. Invite all friends, family, and community members to this FREE musical performance, where musicians and artists with IDD redefine the limits of musical expression. No tickets are required! We hope to see you there!

The Job Information Session scheduled for Tuesday, May 28, 2024 has been cancelled.

Please join us the following Tuesday, June 4th at 10am. For current job openings, check out our career page.

https://sparcphilly.org/careers/overview.html

Getting ready for the Rooted in Music show next week by doing some crafts with Board member Meline and our volunteer friends from . Thank you guys for coming out today!

Thank you citizens now we are all set to cheer our friends on next week !

representing at the Brighter Futures Awards yesterday! We did a demo of a fun Lego block printing technique, showed off our fashions and celebrated 'My City, My Place' with !

Heading to the for the fashion show, we hope to see you there on this beautiful spring day!