The Arc Angel Project

The Arc Angel Project was created in 2008 to provide Christmas gifts for residents of the Developmental Center at Grafton who might otherwise not receive a gift.

The Arc staff works closely with the Developmental Center to obtain referrals and a list of suggested gift items for each individual. The gifts are delivered to the Developmental Center the week before Christmas.

The program is funded by The Arc, Upper Valley and donations from The Arc’s members and the public.  The 2011 program purchased & delivered gifts to 30 individuals.

Donations for The Arc Angel Project are accepted year round and can be mailed to: The Arc Angel Project, 2500 DeMers Ave, Grand Forks ND 58201.

For more information, call Pam at 772-3148.

2011 Arc Angel Donors

The following individuals and businesses made cash donations to The Arc Angel Project. Thank you for your kindness and generosity.

Kim & Alan Albrecht
Kathy Ashe
Luise Beringer
Scott & Darci Bohn
Bremer Bank
Lillian Buck
Allan & Marcy Cleem
Rod & Teresa Dahlstrom
East Walle WELCA
Virginia Esslinger
Sam & Sophie Haug
Eric & Catherine Johnson
Patrick & Patty King
Doris Larson
Henrietta Linder

Pat Lindgren
Frances MacDonald
Jim & Stacie Metelmann
Tom & Jackie Saddler
Dale and Diane Sander
Dianne Sheppard
Trish Schindele
Pam Solga
Beverly & Shane Stromsodt
Steven Swanson, DDS
Doug, Kathy & Darren Twite
Liz Tyree
Valley Car Wash
Geri Wierima

2011 Arc Angel Donors

The following individuals supported The Arc Angel Project by adopting an individual to shop for. Thank you for your kindness and generosity.

Kelly Arganbright
Gretchen Henningren
Peggy Johnson
Kate Kjelland

Kristi Memking
Gary & Carol Olimb
Pam Solga
Steve & Livia Zitzow and Family

Thank You Notes

Gifts: Shirt, wildlife puzzles, Tim McGraw cologne. “Thank you so much for the beautiful red and black shirt - it will be nice for church.  Wayne loves puzzles and will enjoy putting them together. Thank you also for great smelling cologne.”
                                                               - Developmental Center Staff

Gifts: Magnavox DVD Player and Clash of the Titans DVD. “Thank you so much for the gifts.”
                                                                                       - Eugene

Gifts: Everlast Hoodie, Headphones and Socks. “Thank you so much.  Blair loved all his gifts. Merry Christmas!” 
                                                                   - Developmental Center Staff

Gifts: Pink sweater, corduroy pants and necklace. “Very nice.  Gloria looks beautiful in that color. Thank you so much.”
                                                                   - Developmental Center Staff

Gifts: Wrangler jeans, shirt and Country CD. “Thank you so much.”
                                                                     - Developmental Center Staff

Gifts: Fleece throw, relaxation CD and Wizard of Oz DVD. “Shirley had a smile on her face as she unwrapped her gifts.  These were great gifts for her.”
                                                                   - Developmental Center Staff

Gifts: Green sweater, pants and Blind Side DVD. “Julee loved her gifts.”
                                                                   - Developmental Center Staff

Gifts: Vikings sweatshirt, socks, music CD. “Thank you for the very nice gifts.”
                                                                                         - Tim

Gifts: Bed sheets, Troy DVD, music CD. “Thank you for the nice gifts.”
                                                                                       - Darwin

Gifts: Wrangler jeans, shirt, music CD. “Dave loves getting presents and listens to music a lot.”                                                                                    
                                                                           - Developmental Center Staff

Gifts: Vikings watch, Wrangler jeans, sweater. “Alan enjoyed his new presents.”
                                                                           - Developmental Center Staff

Special thanks to Mary Dusek and Kristen Tisdale of the Grafton Developmental Center
for coordinating the referrals and gift lists for The Arc Angel Project.

The Arc, Upper Valley
2500 DeMers Avenue   PO Box 12420
Grand Forks ND 58208
(701) 772-6191 Phone
(701) 772-2195 Fax