The ARC Foundation: Strengthening Communities is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which operates solely for charitable and educational purposes. The Foundation provide individuals the opportunity to develop positive life skills through affirmation and personal responsibly. The ARC Foundation was founded on the belief that personal responsibility is one of the most important life skills that we can develop. By cultivating personal responsibility individual growth propagates and families strengthen, which improves the communities in which we all live and work.

The ARC Foundation was established shortly after the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in 1995. Immediately after the blast, Oklahomans came together in massive numbers to help those affected by the unspeakable tragedy. Inspired by the outpouring of generosity a group of friends started developing programs to improve the lives of disadvantaged Oklahomans. After repeated requests by numerous community leaders, the ARC began deliberations to legally formalize the organization in late 2010. The ARC received its 501(c)(3) non-profit determination in 2014.

In the wake of Hurricane Michael, The ARC Foundation grew into the Florida panhandle in 2019, seeking to help connect schools, community members, and local entities for a stronger future.

The ARC Foundation: Strengthening Communities is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing programs and services throughout Oklahoma and Florida with the purpose of strengthening local communities by strengthening individual families. Programs and services provided by the Foundation are designed to improve the social, economic, and educational wellbeing of community members regardless of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, religion, income, or sexual orientation. Programs are designed to build self-esteem, character, leadership, ethics, and personal responsibility for children, youth, and adults, as well as those that support life-long learning and occupational training.