Home - The Arc Foundation of Ventura County Standing Beside The Arc of Ventura County Were the foundation that stands beside The Arc of Ventura County a nonprofit organization established in 1954 whose mission is to improve the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities IDD. The Arc Foundation of Ventura County a 501c3 nonprofit corporation was established in 1989 to raise funds in support of The Arc of Ventura Countys many services that empower Ventura County residents with IDD toward greater independence and selfdetermined lives. Arc Foundation Thrift Store Where Shopping Has Impact In addition to all the financial and environmental benefits of thrift store shopping there is one major benefit that you can be really proud of Every time you shop at The Arc Foundation Thrift Store you are helping people with disabilities right here in our local community. Every dollar you spend at our thrift store helps us fund programs that give people the opportunity for greater independence and selfreliance.