Tristan’s Legacy funding provides a new approach to learning  AVON PARK – Ridge Area Arc received funding through Tristan’s Legacy and The Arc of Florida for the T.R.A.P. (The Rhythmic Arts Project) Drumming Program. Developed by Beach Boys drummer Eddie Tuduri...

Arc receives The Tommy Wilson Memorial Grant Funds to benefit community outreach recreation programs AVON PARK -- Ridge Area Arc applied for and received The Tommy Wilson Memorial Grant, through SHAPE America, for its community outreach programs. The grant was...

AVON PARK - More than 100 volunteers from 10 area Publix supermarkets gathered at Ridge Area Arc on Tuesday, April 2 to participate in the 2019 Publix Serves Day. Representatives from district 25 arrived bright and early with tools including pressure washers, shovels...

AVON PARK – A group of young and enthusiastic workers descended upon the campus of Ridge Area Arc recently for 2 days of work. The group, led by Eddie Cuencas, the Highlands County Program Specialist for South Florida State College’s Panther Youth Partners program,...

Ridge Area Arc and Heartland Horses Equine Activities and Learning (HHEAL) have reaped a portion of Jersey Mike’s grand opening day sales. Jersey Mike’s owner, Krissy Culbreth chose the charity organizations to receive a portion of sales during the Sebring store’s...

A new women’s empowerment fundraiser set for July 12. AVON PARK – Do you want to enjoy a fun evening out with friends? Dress up or dress down and wear your favorite footwear? Do you want to help a local organization who serves individuals with intellectual and...

Ridge Area Arc consumers create cards for Freddie AVON PARK - Consumers at Ridge Area Arc spent an afternoon working on handmade birthday cards for Freddie, a 2-year-old boy with Down syndrome who is also fighting a battle with leukemia. Freddie lives in South...