Nonprofit · Disability services · Grantmaking & scholarships
The Arc of the Mid-Columbia
The Dalles, OR · Serving Columbia River Gorge
The Arc of the Mid-Columbia is an all-volunteer nonprofit that supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families across Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, and Gilliam Counties. Operating from The Dalles, the organization advocates for local inclusion, hosts community gatherings and educational meetings, and coordinates volunteer service projects. The chapter also administers the Special Needs Fund, which provides direct financial assistance to help individuals with developmental disabilities purchase essential household goods, adaptive items, and activity fees that fall outside traditional funding sources.
Get help
Individuals and families residing in the Columbia River Gorge can request support or apply for the Special Needs Fund by completing the online inquiry form on the chapter's website or writing to its post office box in The Dalles.
Services and resourcesGet involved
Supporters can attend open chapter meetings, renew or establish an annual membership, or make a direct financial contribution to sustain the Special Needs Fund.
Programs and services
Special Needs Fund
Small emergency financial grants awarded to local individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for household necessities, adaptive equipment, and activity fees.
Community Inclusion & Social Events
Seasonal gatherings, family networking meetings, and volunteer service projects designed to reduce isolation in rural Gorge communities.
Compiled from The Arc of the Mid-Columbia’s own website and public filings. Last checked October 2, 2026. Something out of date? Send a correction.
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