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Arc marks 50 years serving the community and growth
Arc celebrates a half century of service with founders named including Vernon Branson and Jessie Branson among others. The group now helps about 50 clients daily plus 15 to 20 others with additional services, funded by United Way of Douglas County, donors, and Medicaid reimbursements. Frank Gossage, a 2005 Free State graduate, receives ongoing case management and behavior support, while Arc director Matt Enyart emphasizes continuing progress and forward motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley
Arc
Vernon
Jessie Branson
Gordon Bristol
Justyn
Richard Brown
Charlotte
John Glinka
Burton Marvin
Alfred Moore
Lawrence Rice
Lewis
Bess Stone
Arce
United Way of
Douglas County
Reim
Bishop
Frank Gossage
Free State
Gossage
Matt Enyart