History

MARC was chartered in 1959 and began as a school for children with special needs. Since then, it has grown into an organization widely respected for its advocacy of opportunities and delivery of services to individuals with disabilities and their families.

Our Mission

MARC recognizes that all people have gifts, talents and the ability to contribute to the community. Its purpose is to offer highly personalized programs and services to qualifying individuals by helping them…

• Make life choices based on their individual interests and dreams;
  
  
• Achieve their personal best with dignity and respect;
  
  
• Obtain a job or be involved in an employment environment based on their individual abilities; and
  
  
• Share in the wholeness of the Midland community.

What is MARC?

MARC is:

• Is the largest local chapter of The Arc of Texas;
• Is the second largest non-profit in Midland with over 130 employees;
• Has an annual operating budget of $4.4 million;
• Contributes an estimated $30 million to the Midland economy through wages and benefits.

We welcome you to our Web site which we hope will be a helpful introduction to MARC. Please contact our office (432-498-8590) for additional information or assistance.

MARC is a nonprofit organization established under the provisions of Section 501©(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.