BArc provides work, work training and life skills training for developmentally disabled adults which enhances the lives of our participants and allows them to be seen as productive and active citizens in the community. 

 

We believe that each individual is a person of worth and value. Each person has individual skills, talents and strengths which they contribute to the community.

 

Our participants work in the following areas:

 

      Sewing group - making chairback bookbags, pot holders, potato sacks & mending        along with sewing patches on jackets, vests, uniforms, etc. 

 

      Lawn Maintenance crew - mowing yards, raking leaves, etc.  for businesses &              individuals

 

      City Maintenance crew - Contract to keep the City of DeRidder's streets clean

 

      Recycling Groups - Cardboard pick-up for businesses; Recycle drop off for city for        cardboard, books, newspapers, aluminum cans, tin, copper;  Shredding for                  individuals and businesses at a nominal cost.  Plastic Recycling is available again        for # 1 and # 2 quality plastics.  You can find the number on the bottom of the              products.

 

      Daily Skills Learning Group - Guidance in daily life skills.

   Thrift Store located at 217 Mahlon Street.  Look for the sign - just past K & K Meats.

 

 

221 Mahlon Street

DeRidder, La 70634

 

Phone: (337) 202-1908;  Fax: (337) 202-1904

 

Mon - Fri: 8AM - 4:30PM

 

Mon - Fri: 8:30AM - 1:30 PM