The Arc of the Quad Cities Area

In developing this strategic plan the Board of Directors gathered information from various stakeholders, reviewed past performance, and researched both our opportunities and threats. When looking at the Quad Cities community it is hard to not recognize how the river divides the region and that the bridges connect us. At the time of plan development a landmark bridge along I-74 is being built to better connect the Quad Cities Region and it was determined that a bridge is the perfect symbol of this strategic plan. Like a bridge our plan will connect the region and move us from our current operations to our future vision of services. In order to achieve our future vision strategic objectives and goals were developed around our programs, people, resources, excellence and advocacy. By achieving these strategic initiatives we can build a bridge that connects the community and will offer strong supports for the many years to come.

The Arc of the Quad Cities Area will be a leader in providing program and services that break down barriers and change expectations about what services are supposed to look like.
The Arc of the Quad Cities Area will have access to talented and committed employees, volunteers an stakeholders who thrive while implementing the mission.
The Arc of the Quad Cities Area will have the resources needed and available for individuals served, staff and volunteers.
The Arc of the Quad Cities Area will focus on a person centered approach that ensures data driven decisions are used to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
The Arc of the Quad Cities Area will remain at the forefront of fighting for the rights of people with disabilities.

The Arc of the Quad Cities has the financial resources and a workforce with diverse backgrounds that add both value and expertise to implementing and achieving our mission and goals. We also have strong relationships with external agencies that allow us have a voice and continue to advocate externally to meet our mission and goals.

The Arc of the Quad Cities has not only sustained current operations, but has been able to expand our reach and our operations in our community, residential and work services programs.
The Arc has maintained an overall turnover rate lower than the industry average.
The Arc has been in a year end financial position to add to our endowment assets.
The Arc has made significant changes to operations and developed new business contracts to sustain operations in our effort to move to a minimum wage work service program.
The Arc achieve a 3 year CARF in 2021 accreditation meeting areas of strategic excellence.
The continues to partner with The Arc of Quad Cities Iowa to provide expanded support to the Iowa side of the Quad Cities Area.
The Arc continues invest and collaborate with area business and agency to continue all advocacy efforts.