The Arc

What The Arc does

The Arc, Ocean County Chapter Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1955 and headquartered in Brick, New Jersey (with additional facilities in Lakewood) that provides comprehensive residential, vocational, recreational, clinical, and family support services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across Ocean County and, for Support Coordination, three adjacent counties. Service delivery spans 60+ housing options (group homes and supervised apartments with 24-hour DSP support), 14 vocational programs including Adult Training Centers and an Arc Employment Center, 10 recreation activities such as the Wave Riders Special Olympics track and field team, clinical supports, and a Medicaid mailbox for processing unit requests. The organization serves more than 1,000 individuals annually and employs 251–500 staff.

The business model is a hybrid of government-reimbursement and charitable fundraising. The dominant revenue stream is funding from the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), under which eligible individuals use their DDD budgets and ISP plans to pay for residential, vocational, and recreational services; the NJ Department of Children and Families (DCF) provides a secondary public funding channel for children up to age 21. Charitable revenue is raised through tax-deductible donations (including memorial gifts, donor advised funds, stock, planned giving, and car donations), event fundraising (Step Up for The Arc Walk, Catalyst Awards, Casino Night, Lunch Break, BlueClaws ticket sales), annual membership dues spanning the local chapter, The Arc of New Jersey, and The Arc US, and merchandise sales through The Arc Shop and Spirit Wear store.

Commercially, the organization is not technology-focused and operates a community-led go-to-market motion: the website (arcocean.org) and social channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube) drive awareness and donations, Arc Ambassador volunteers and awareness presentations to schools, clubs, and businesses handle grassroots outreach, and the DDD/DCF referral pathway is the primary intake channel for service-eligible individuals. Pricing for services is determined by DDD budget allocations rather than a published rate card, while the retail Arc Shop charges $10 per box of 12 participant-crafted holiday cards plus $3.50 shipping per box. The organization is affiliated with — but legally independent from — The Arc of New Jersey and The Arc of the United States.

Name

The Arc

Legal name

The Arc, Ocean County Chapter Inc.

Website

https://arcocean.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Arc, Ocean County Chapter is a New Jersey nonprofit founded in 1955 that provides residential, vocational, recreational, clinical, and family support services to 1,000+ individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, funded primarily through NJ DDD reimbursement supplemented by donations, events, and memberships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Schools & Life Skills Programs (EDAKAAAD), OT Evaluations, Assessments & IEP/504 Planning Support (EDAKAFAM)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Residential services
• Vocational training programs
• Recreation and Special Olympics
• Nonprofit human services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lakewood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations supporting the organization's mission. Multiple giving vehicles including memorial gifts, donor advised funds, stock donations, planned giving, and car donations.
2. Government Funding (DDD/Memicaid): Funding from NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) for eligible individuals. Individuals use their DDD budgets and ISP plans to pay for residential and recreational activities. Medicaid mailbox for processing unit requests.
3. Event Fundraising: Revenue from special events including Step Up for The Arc Walk, Catalyst Awards, Casino Night, Lunch Break, and BlueClaws ticket sales. Corporate sponsorships for events.
4. Shop Sales: Sales of holiday cards created by participants at the Adult Training Center. Online store for Arc Ocean Spirit Wear merchandise.
5. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for The Arc, Ocean County Chapter, The Arc of New Jersey, and The Arc US, providing advocacy participation and member-exclusive events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Arc of Ocean County provides a comprehensive continuum of community-based programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families, including supervised residential living, adult vocational/day programs, recreation and Special Olympics, family support, clinical/behavioral services, and contract business services such as packaging and assembly. The organization operates from a Lakewood, NJ headquarters and a Brick, NJ satellite office, and is funded through a mix of government reimbursements, donations, events, membership dues, and shop sales.

Product overview

The Arc, Ocean County Chapter is a non-profit organization providing comprehensive services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization operates a unified service model with multiple interconnected programs including Residential Services (group homes and supervised apartments), Vocational Services (Adult Training Centers, employment support, and transition services), Recreation Services (Special Olympics programs and community activities), Family Support Services (support coordination), Clinical Supports, and For Business services. Additional offerings include The Arc Shop selling handcrafted merchandise created by program participants. The organization serves Ocean County, New Jersey with 60+ housing options, 14 vocational programs, and 10 recreation activities, supporting approximately 1,000 individuals across multiple counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Services Supervised housing options including group homes and supported apartments for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, supporting independence and community integration.
• Vocational Services Adult vocational training and day programs that develop work, life, and social skills for individuals with IDD.
• Recreation and Special Olympics Recreational activities, social programs, and Special Olympics training and competition for individuals with IDD.
• Family Support Services Resources, respite, and guidance for families of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Clinical Supports Clinical and behavioral health supports provided to individuals with IDD as part of their service plans.
• For Business (Contract Services) Contract packaging, assembly, and related business services provided to local companies, employing individuals served by the organization.
• Online Shop Small online store offering merchandise and branded items, with proceeds supporting the organization's mission.
• Membership Program Annual membership program for supporters of the organization, with associated dues contributing to its funding.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 1,000+ individuals with disabilities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government agency providing eligibility determination and funding for individuals with developmental disabilities. The Arc serves as a provider of DDD-funded services including residential, vocational, and support coordination.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@thearcocean
• Facebookfacebook.com/thearcoceancounty
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thearcocean
• Instagraminstagram.com/thearcocean/?hl=en
• Xx.com/thearcocean

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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