I want to start by thanking everyone who made the idea of a foundation possible. By supporting Alabama Pipe Welders Academy, you helped me merge my love of welding and teaching with my desire to improve the lives of those around me. After the impact APWA has had in so many lives, I want to devote more effort to this side of the school’s vision and make life changing opportunities available to more people in our community. The mission of Arc Foundation is to provide the missing piece to re-entry programs and bridge the gap between rehabilitation and sustained progress by offering skilled training and assistance. Our vision is to create a sustainable system that will allow ex-offenders and rehabilitation rehabilitation and sustained progress by offering skilled training and assistance.