Welcome to The Arc of San Francisco: The Place for Possibilities

The Arc of San Francisco was founded in 1951 by a small group of parents who were concerned about the lack of services for their children with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy & other developmental disabilities.

Since then, we’ve become a primary resource for people with disabilities in San Francisco and San Mateo counties, serving over 500 clients every day. Our goal is to provide the services and supports that empower our clients to make the most of their abilities; learning new skills, holding productive jobs, and living ordinary lives with dignity and pride in our community.

Jeff Roberston, Lead Labor Relations Manager at AT&T and a fundraiser for The Arc of San Francisco
Like many of us, Jeff Robertson’s workday is a blur of activity that doesn’t leave him much extra time. But he thinks it’s important to reach out to others when possible. He did just that—and raised a lot of money, too—when he created his own fundraising page in support of clients of The Arc. Jeff spoke with us about what “giving back” means to him, and the importance of lending a hand where you can.

Q. Why did you create a fundraising page for The Arc of San Francisco?
A. I just thought it might do some good for people. I’ve always had a special empathy for people with developmental disabilities, and I don’t mind asking people to support a cause I believe in. We’re so blessed in this country; what little I can do to help means a lot to me.

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