arcBARKS Dog Treat Company was created by The Arc of Greensboro in response to an increasing need for post-high school options for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. arcBARKS was envisioned as a self-funding program that would provide vocational training in the real world setting of a functioning dog treat bakery.



In 2011, long time Arc member and parent, Pat Clapp and Ruth Edwards, the Executive Director of The Arc of Greensboro, worked together to create the arcBARKS Program.

About Us

leadership

Andrea Smith

Director

Assistant Director

Liz Lampert

Program Staff

Liz Weaver

bark angels

Many individuals, businesses, and charitable foundations in the Greensboro community have recognized the potential of our program and have provided funding, expertise, and energy. This synergistic partnership has sustained arcBARKS as we work to create a unique program for individuals with special needs.

We are grateful to the following people and organizations who believed in our vision and helped to turn our ideas into reality.



The Kathleen and Joseph M. Bryan Foundation
The Weaver Foundation
Pat Clapp
Irv and Irene Cohen
Bill Van Hine and Kevin Tackett
Kathy and Eric Kraus
Ila Rosenthal and Jeff Katz
Sue Polinsky
Buzz Vanderwerff
Gene Parker

Community Partners