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The Arc of the Bay’s 4th Annual KOHL’S Charity Fashion Show will be held on Friday, September 18th at the Boardwalk Beach Resort. It’s an exciting time at The Arc of the Bay as we continue to expand our programming and offerings to the plus 275 individuals with Human Needs here in Bay and Gulf Counties in providing life and employment skills that allow them to lead a more productive and independent lifestyle.  As we continue to advocate for INCLUSION for the individuals that we serve, we’re slowly tearing down that wall of division allowing more opportunities and possibilities for individuals with disabilities.  There is still more work to be done…employment rates among people with disabilities are very, very low: Only 40 percent of adults with disabilities in their prime working years (ages 25-54) have a job, compared to 79 percent of all prime-age adults. Last year, we assisted in training and finding competitive and integrated employment for over 120 individuals with disabilities in Bay and Gulf Counties.

We would like to give you an idea of what to expect during this amazing event.  You will be introduced to 30 individuals with “HUMAN NEEDS” as we are all “SPECIAL” as they will be strutting and showcasing the latest fashion trends from Kohl’s Department Store as they walk down the ‘catwalk’. At The Arc of the Bay, we teach Self-Advocacy, Self-Choice, Self-Determination and this wonderful event allows them the opportunity to do just that…EXPRESS THEMSELVES!! Each one looks forward in sharing with you THEIR PRIDE, THEIR PERSONALITY, and THEIR OWN PERSONAL STYLE…of WHO THEY ARE.  The cheers, applause and tears of joy from our previous events are still echoing and remain with them, our staff and everyone who attends.

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

Diamond Presenting Sponsors – Phoenix Construction & Mr. Rooter Plumbing

Rudy Red Carpet Sponsor – Mr. Rooter Plumbing

Décor Sponsors – Fyfe Foundation & Byrd Foundation

Bar Sponsor - Panhandle Engineering Inc.

Photo Booth Sponsor – Roussos Air Conditioning

Registration Sponsor – Mica Specialties

Virtual Silent Auction Sponsors – Taziki’s Mediterranean Café, Community Bank, and Marshall Brothers Construction & Engineering

Event Livestream Sponsor – GORGEOUS

Rehearsal Dinner Sponsors – Proper Fox and Beachy Beach Real Estate

Valet Sponsor – CareerSource Gulf Coast

Table Sponsors:

Phoenix Construction

Mr. Rooter Plumbing

Fyfe Foundation

Byrd Foundation

Panhandle Engineering

Roussos Air Conditioning

Mica Specialties

BCC Waste Solutions

Centennial Bank

CPC Office Technologies

Culligan Water

Jimmy John’s

Peoples First

Dr. Shane & WPAP

WJHG

Proper Fox

A Superior Air Conditioning Company

Panama City News Herald

Community Bank

Marshall Brothers Construction & Engineering

Taziki's Mediterranean Café

CareerSource Gulf Coast

St. Joe Foundation

Southerland Family

Trustmark Bank

Inland Construction and Engineering

Woodman Life

Simply Seafood

Proud Parents

Atlas Portable Buildings

Bay Cars

Beef O’Brady’s Lynn Haven

Bestway Portable Buildings

Brian Hess Attorney

Daystar Cleaning Inc.

Empire Pipe and Supply

EPSS

Innovations Federal Credit Union

Forest Park Animal Hospital

The Norris Insurance Agency

Manual & Thompson, P.A.

Supreme Paper Supplies

Tri J

Kohl’s

Kirkland Insurance

Square Pegs Behavior Solutions

Peoples First

Lay’s Insurance

Custom Construction By Eric Orme Inc.

Special Thank You to:

BISI Fasteners

Kathie & Jon Kern

Becky and Calvin Potts

Tracy Anglin

Dermatology Specialists of FL

Clemons Company

Bill Krizner, The Krizner Group

Aspire Financial Services

Orchard ABA

Panhandle Bolt

EVENT WILL BE EMCEED BY DR. SHANE FROM 92.5 WPAP