News

The Learning Center to Host Fundraising Event in Jonesboro Supporting Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

The Learning Center to Host Fundraising Event in Jonesboro Supporting Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Photo: Contributed/The Learning Center of Northeast Arkansas


Jonesboro, AR – Contributed – The Learning Center of Northeast Arkansas (TLC) will host its annual Keys to Independence fundraising event at The Lounge at Huntington Square in Jonesboro, bringing the community together for an evening of giving in support of adults with intellectual disabilities.

The event will feature a silent auction, live auction and musical entertainment, with proceeds supporting TLC’s mission to help unlock greater independence and opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities.

Guests will enjoy an evening of celebration while making a meaningful investment in the future of individuals served by TLC.

ADD US ON GOOGLE NEWS: Click here to see more local news from Jonesboro Right Now

TLC kicked off a $6 million capital campaign in June of this year to build 20 accessible apartments in Jonesboro, providing safe, affordable housing paired with supportive services that allow adults with IDD to live as independently as possible while remaining connected to the care they need.

“This is a definite need in our community, and we are excited to announce the name of this TLC housing development during our annual Keys to Independence event on Oct. 2,” said Executive Director Dr. Lynn Cooper. “This has been a vision of mine for many years and seeing that we are about to open opportunities for independence for adults with intellectual disabilities is going to change lives. For so many individuals and families, this development represents hope and the opportunity to live more independently while remaining connected to the support they need.”

The event will take place on Oct. 2 at The Lounge at Huntington Square, located at 313 W. Huntington Ave., beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available for $100 each.

Courtesy of The Learning Center of Northeast Arkansas

| DAILY BRIEF: Sign up for the Jonesboro Right Now Daily Brief Newsletter

This Week in Jonesboro

Recent Headlines

23 hours ago in Arts & Entertainment, Community, News, Sports

“Come Just as You Are”: David and Ashley Eckstein Bring Message of Resilience to Northeast Arkansas

It was a mixture of Major League Baseball history and local community support Monday night as 2006 World Series MVP David Eckstein and author/entrepreneur Ashley Eckstein visited Jonesboro.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Bingo and Tickle Me Elmo nominated for Toy Hall of Fame. Will Care Bears also make it this year?

Tickle Me Elmo dolls, the game of chance Bingo and the humble playground slide are among the finalists to get into the National Toy Hall of Fame this year, a lineup that also includes cuddly Care Bears, the dice game Yahtzee, the ancient game Mahjong and the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Karol G, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Rosalía and Drexler are the most nominated for the Latin Grammys

A fight of titans is coming up for the 27th edition of the Latin Grammys with singers Karol G, Rosalía, Jorge Drexler and hip hop duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso as the most nominated artists revealed on Wednesday.