The Arc of Oakland County

Name

The Arc of Oakland County

Legal name

The Arc of Oakland County

Website

https://thearcoakland.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Advocacy Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

Keywords

• Disability advocacy services
• Special education advocacy
• Benefits navigation support
• Nonprofit disability services
• Community resource referrals

Headquarters

HQ city

Troy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership fees providing access to advocacy services, resources, legal expertise, newsletters, and member benefits including attorney consultations and school advocates.
2. Individual donations: Individual donors contribute to support advocacy programs and services. Funded by generous individual donors and members.
3. Holiday Appeal and Cards for a Cause: Annual holiday fundraising campaign featuring artwork by individuals with disabilities. Raised more than $43,000 through Holiday Appeal and Cards for a Cause campaigns.
4. Event fundraising: Move for Inclusion event and Dove Awards Program serve as annual fundraising events. Move for Inclusion has a goal of $20,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Arc of Oakland County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free advocacy, education, and support services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families in Oakland County, Michigan. Core services include legal advocacy, governmental and financial benefits navigation, education/school advocacy, and community and information referrals, supplemented by Financial Management Services (FMS) and member-driven programming such as webinars, workshops, and an annual Income Tax Guide.

Product overview

The Arc of Oakland County is a non-profit 501(c)(3) advocacy organization (not a technology company) that provides a comprehensive suite of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization operates as a single integrated service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Core services include Legal Advocacy (SSI, SSDI, special education law, guardianship), Education Advocacy, Financial Management Services (FMS), Community Outreach, and The Forever Plan lifelong advocacy program. The organization also offers educational programs including Supported Decision Making Webinars and the ELEVATUS Sexuality Education Workshop. Membership provides access to attorneys, staff advocates, newsletters, and member resources. Annual events include the Dove Awards Program, Move for Inclusion fundraising event, and Holiday Appeal. The organization publishes an Annual Income Tax Guide for families affected by disability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Legal Advocacy Services Free legal advocacy provided by staff attorneys for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Oakland County, Michigan.
• Governmental & Financial Benefits Services Assistance navigating governmental and financial benefits for individuals with IDD and their families.
• Education Advocacy School and education advocacy supporting families of students with IDD, including IEP-related support.
• Community & Information Outreach Referrals Referral services connecting individuals and families to local community resources and providers.
• Financial Management Services (FMS) Financial Management Services using Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) for individuals receiving qualifying benefits.
• Membership Program Tiered membership program (Individual, Family, Professional, Lifetime) supporting The Arc of Oakland County's advocacy mission.
• Advocacy Resource Center Resource center providing advocacy tools, including an Advocacy Checklist for individuals and families.
• Supported Decision Making Webinars Webinars educating families and professionals on supported decision-making for individuals with IDD.
• ELEVATUS Sexuality Education Workshop Sexuality education workshop delivered in partnership with ELEVATUS for individuals with IDD.
• Annual Income Tax Guide Annual income tax guide published for individuals with IDD and their families.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gorman's Home FurnishingscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGorman's Home Furnishings runs an Annual Charity Recliner Promotion benefiting The Arc of Oakland County. Featured in media interviews and community outreach efforts. Partnership highlighted during Sunday Edition radio interview with Dawn Calnen and Gorman's President Duane Petroskey.
• Kroger Community RewardsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKroger Community Rewards program allows shoppers to link their Kroger Card to The Arc of Oakland County. Organization code KA868. Kroger donates a percentage of qualifying purchases to the organization.
• Knights of ColumbusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKnights of Columbus conducts annual Tootsie Roll Drive to raise funds supporting individuals with disabilities through The Arc.
• Oakland Community Health NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOakland Community Health Network co-sponsors Supported Decision Making Webinars and is a key partner in providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities in Oakland County. The organization works with OCHN's service providers for person-centered planning.
• Michigan Developmental Disabilities CouncilcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMichigan Developmental Disabilities Council co-sponsors the ELEVATUS Sexuality Education Workshop alongside Oakland Community Health Network and The Arc of Oakland County.
• AdaptAbility Co.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAdaptAbility Co. leads adaptive fitness activities and warm-up sessions during the Move for Inclusion event, providing inclusive programming for participants.
• City of TroyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Troy partners for the Move for Inclusion event, including a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new adaptive and inclusive playground at Boulan Park.
• Share DetroitminorGTM or Marketing PartnerShare Detroit Member organization that supports The Arc of Oakland County through community giving programs.
• The Arc MichigancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Arc of Oakland County is a local affiliated chapter of The Arc Michigan, providing access to state-level resources, advocacy, and the annual Income Tax Guide.
• The Arc of the United StatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Arc of Oakland County is a local affiliated chapter of The Arc of the United States, providing automatic membership in national advocacy efforts and resources.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Direct peers

• The Arc Michigan: State-level parent affiliate of The Arc of Oakland County. Provides statewide advocacy, the annual Income Tax Guide, and chapter support; comparable as a peer-state Arc organization serving similar IDD populations.
• Easterseals MORC: Michigan-based Easterseals affiliate providing autism services, mental health, and community living supports across Oakland County and surrounding regions. Directly comparable as a same-geography disability services provider.
• Disability Rights Michigan: Michigan's protection and advocacy organization for people with disabilities; provides legal advocacy and rights-based services that overlap directly with The Arc of Oakland County's legal advocacy offering.
• Judson Center: Michigan nonprofit providing services for people with autism and developmental disabilities, including behavioral health and family supports. Comparable as a Michigan-based IDD service provider with overlapping family-focused programming.

Broad incumbents

• The Arc of the United States: National umbrella organization of which The Arc of Oakland County is a local chapter. Operates advocacy, policy, and chapter-support functions across all 50 states; relevant as the broader incumbent governing structure.
• Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit: Michigan-based Goodwill affiliate providing employment, vocational, and disability services. Comparable as a multi-service nonprofit supporting people with disabilities in workforce and community participation.
• Easterseals: National nonprofit serving people with disabilities and seniors through direct services, advocacy, and community programs. Comparable as a similarly missioned, multi-service disability nonprofit with local affiliates.
• Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council: State council funding and co-sponsoring disability advocacy and education programs (e.g., ELEVATUS). Functions as a peer funder/policy actor with overlapping IDD mission.

Regional players

• Community Mental Health Association of Michigan: Michigan association representing Community Mental Health Services Programs. Comparable as a regional advocacy and policy umbrella for the IDD/behavioral health ecosystem that The Arc of Oakland County operates within.
• Oakland Community Health Network: Oakland County's Community Mental Health Authority and a key funder/contractor for The Arc of Oakland County's FMS and SDM webinar programs. Comparable as a same-region disability/behavioral health service payer and provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ArcOakland
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ArcofOaklandCounty
• Facebookfacebook.com/thearcoak
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-arc-of-oakland-county

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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