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Our Trust Team

We work for you

In the United States, there are an estimated 600,000-700,000 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who are living with aging family members and have no plan in place for their future.

The Arc of Northern Virginia shines a spotlight on the need to encourage and support families in our communities with creating person-centered future plans. Our team provides practical assistance and resources on future planning items such as expressing wishes for the future, supporting daily and major life decisions, and financing the future.

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Foundation Board

The Foundation of The Arc of Northern Virginia

The Foundation of The Arc of Northern Virginia oversees our special needs trust program.

The Foundation manages The Arc of Northern Virginia’s endowment. Employees of The Arc of Northern Virginia serve as managers of the special needs trust program for beneficiaries and their families. The Director of Trusts is accountable to the Foundation Board.

Members of the Foundation seek people and organizations that might want to support The Arc.

Our Members of the Foundation board are experts in disability issues and money management. The board meets every month along with KeyBank financial advisors to discuss investment strategies and client relations.

703.208.1119 ext. 130 ahughes@thearcofnova.org

Ana Hughes

Director of Trusts

703.208.1119 ext. 130 ahughes@thearcofnova.org

703.208.1119 ext. 136 rweatherford@thearcofnova.org

Reanna Weatherford

Asst. Director

703.208.1119 ext. 136 rweatherford@thearcofnova.org

703.208.1119 ext. 119 kcollins@thearcofnova.org

Kevin Collins

Account Manager

703.208.1119 ext. 119 kcollins@thearcofnova.org

ashley.welch@thearcofnova.org

Ashley Welch

Consultant

ashley.welch@thearcofnova.org

703.208.1119 ext. 134 ashelby@thearcofnova.org

Allie Shelby

Account Coordinator

703.208.1119 ext. 134 ashelby@thearcofnova.org

703.208.1119 ext. 135 fwright@thearcofnova.org

Fiona Wright

Client Coordinator

703.208.1119 ext. 135 fwright@thearcofnova.org

We work with families to plan and safeguard the future for people with disabilities.

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We Protect Benefits

Our special needs trusts are a way to set aside money for the future so government benefits are not at risk. Government agencies base benefits on the money a person directly controls. Monthly income, savings and assets all must be under low limits.

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We Focus on Reliability

Our mission is make it easy for people with disabilities to have money they can rely on as they grow older. We do that through our special needs trust program. We do that through careful planning and constant learning. We offer services people can afford. And we do it with compassion and understanding.

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Our Staff are Experts

Our Special Needs Trust team helps keep track of money so benefits stay safe. Our team makes sure payments follow the rules. And whenever rules and laws change, we know about it. We work with people with disabilities and their families every day, every week, year after year. That expertise makes a big difference to our clients.

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Your Support Makes Our Work Possible

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, The Arc of Northern Virginia relies on private support from individuals, corporations, organizations, and foundations to fund our efforts. Your generous donations help make it possible for us to provide programs, services, and advocacy so that people with IDD can live “A Life Like Yours.”

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