The Arc of Grosse Pointe/Harper Woods

08/25/2026

☀️ A little Summer Program rewind…because we’re not quite ready to let summer go

Our 2026 Summer Program may have wrapped up almost 2 weeks ago, but we’re still smiling thinking about all the fun, laughter, friendships and memories made along the way.

The final two weeks were the perfect way to finish an incredible summer! We got moving at Inclusively Fit, explored nature at the Belle Isle Nature Center, tested our skills at Mum’s Arcade, and spent plenty of time enjoying some good old-fashioned water fun in the sun ☀️ 💦

We also prepared for our Lemonade Stand, and then got to see all that hard work come together for an amazing day serving lemonade, treats and smiles to our community! 🍋

And what better way to end the summer than a visit from Nelson the Animal Guy and some very special animal friends?! 🐢🦎🐍

From big adventures to little moments, this summer was full of opportunities to learn, explore, connect and — most importantly — HAVE FUN 💛

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this summer so special. We’re incredibly grateful for the memories we made and the people who helped make them possible.

08/12/2026

Come see us on the corner of Sunningdale Park Dr and Lochmoor for a refreshing cup of lemonade and a treat! 🍋🌞💙

08/05/2026

🍋 SAVE THE DATE 🍋 Our final lemonade stand of the summer is happening next week, and we hope you'll stop by!

Our first lemonade stand was such a fun day. Our friends loved meeting everyone who stopped by, serving up delicious homemade treats and sharing lots of smiles. We're excited to do it all again one last time this summer!

🗓️ Wednesday, August 12
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Corner of Lochmoor & Sunningdale Park Dr., Grosse Pointe Woods

Swing by for a refreshing cup of lemonade, homemade baked goods and help make another unforgettable morning for our friends! Whether you joined us last time or this will be your first visit, we'd love to see you there! ☀️💙🍋

08/04/2026

Week 7 flew by! It was definitely one to remember! 💙☀️

We kicked off the week with a beautiful day at Warren Gateway Park. On Tuesday, we went to Eastern Market and then cooled off with an afternoon of swimming, then spent Wednesday morning preparing delicious homemade food for our Gala before music class (the food was made with fruits/veggies that were picked out at eastern market as well as veggies from our very own garden!). Thursday was all about putting the finishing touches on a very special celebration honoring our amazing Miss Becca! 💙

We wrapped up the week with Reading & Rhythm on the Riverfront, where everyone enjoyed the music, stories and picked out a brand-new book to take home!

And today, we kept the fun going with a trip to Kensington Metropark Farm Center! We met lots of friendly animals, explored the playground, and enjoyed a relaxing boat ride 🚜🐐🚤

Another week full of laughter, new experiences and unforgettable memories. We can't believe it is already Week 8! ✨

Our GoFundMe to replace our stolen bikes and purchase a secure storage shed is still open. Thank you to everyone who has donated, shared our story, and supported us along the way, it truly means the world 💙 If you'd like to help, you can donate here: https://gofund.me/ec7493a33

07/31/2026

Where It All Began. The Early Days of Miss Becca at The Arc
In addition to the video, we also shared a photo slideshow yesterday at the gala of Miss Becca's early days at The Arc. These photos take us back to where it all started in 2016, even before she officially joined our staff, but already making The Arc a brighter place all the way through today ❤

07/31/2026

Yesterday, we celebrated someone who has left an incredible mark on The Arc at our 2026 summer Gala: The Roast & Toast of Miss Becca

After eight summers, Miss Becca officially wrapped up her final day with us today as she begins the next chapter of her journey as a nurse 💙

Miss Becca first started volunteering at The Arc in 2016 before officially joining our staff in 2021. Over the past eight summers, she has poured her heart into this place, spending what amounts to nearly a full year's worth of summer days making a difference in the lives of our participants. From field trips and swimming to songs, games, hugs, Band-Aids and countless unforgettable moments, she has been a leader, a mentor, a friend and a constant source of kindness and support

Thank you, Miss Becca, for every hand you've held, every smile you've brought, every challenge you've tackled and every life you've touched. You will always be part of The Arc family and we can't wait to see the incredible nurse you'll continue to become ❤️

Enjoy the video below, and stay tuned, we'll be sharing more photos from the gala and highlights from our amazing Week 7 of summer program soon!

07/26/2026

The love and support we’ve received has meant so much! Every share, donation and kind message has meant so much. We also hope every share helps more individuals and families discover The Arc and everything we have to offer!

If you’d still like to help, our GoFundMe is open to help replace our stolen bikes and purchase a secure storage shed so our kids can continue enjoying one of their favorite activities 💙🚲

On Wednesday, July 22, we discovered that four of The Arc's… The Arc Grosse Pointe Harper Woods needs your support for Support The Arc Grosse Pointe Harper Woods

07/25/2026

Happy Birthday to our amazing Executive Director, Lesley! 🎂💙

If you’ve ever spent time at The Arc, there is no doubt that you’ve experienced the impact of Lesley’s dedication. She’s the first to jump in wherever needed. Whether that’s working behind the scenes to keep our programs running, advocating for our amazing kids and families, supporting our staff or spending time laughing and making memories.

Her heart is in every event, every program and every interaction - reminding everyone that they belong. The Arc wouldn’t be the same without her and neither would so many lives she’s touched along the way.

Thank you, Lesley, for giving so much of yourself to this organization and to everyone who walks through our doors. We hope today brings you even a small portion of the joy you bring to others every day 🥳♥️

07/24/2026

Week 6 = another week of smiles, sunshine and making memories! ☀️💙

We kicked off the week with a trip to Riverside Park on Monday before turning The Arc into our very own indoor obstacle course on Tuesday morning, followed by an afternoon of swimming

Wednesday, we discovered that several of our bikes had been stolen. But if there’s one thing our participants continue to teach us, it’s resilience. We didn’t let that steal our joy, we still spent time riding bikes before heading to Inclusively Fit for an afternoon of movement and fun!

On Thursday, we soaked up the beautiful summer weather with more bike riding before cooling off at the pool. We wrapped up an INCREDIBLE week today with a visit to STARZ Equestrian Center in White Lake, where everyone enjoyed spending time with the horses and making unforgettable memories.

This week also reminded us just how incredible our community is. Thank you to everyone who has shared our story, reached out with kind words, donated or offered support. Your generosity means the world to our kids and staff.

If you’d like to help us replace the stolen bikes, get our riders back on a full fleet and upgrade our bike storage, we’ve started a GoFundMe. Every share and every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference 💙🚲

https://gofund.me/9d7d6bd30

07/24/2026

We continue to be overwhelmed by the kindness and support that has shown after the theft of our bikes. What started as a difficult day has become a powerful reminder of the strength of our community

Because so many of you shared our post, our story was featured on the local news last night, helping spread the word even further. Every share, comment, donation and word of encouragement has meant the world to us.

Thank you to everyone who has shared our story, donated or reached out with kind words. Your generosity and compassion remind us that there is so much more good in this world than bad ♥️

Here is the link if you would like to donate to our fundraiser for a more secure bike shed: https://gofund.me/461d7c143

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