As members of our village, Jarc donors support those we serve through challenges, successes, and changes. Our supporters are the only way that those we serve can live their best lives. Naturally, the best place to celebrate Jarc’s village is at the beautiful campus of Little Village Detroit.
About Jarc
Our mission: Rooted in Jewish values, we support individuals with developmental disabilities while offering stability and opportunity to our team.
Jarc was founded in 1969 by Jewish, Metro Detroit families. At the time, it was a common belief that people with developmental disabilities belonged in institutions. There were few laws around housing rights and many landlords refused to rent to people with disabilities, leaving them with two options: move into an institution, or stay in the family home. The founders of Jarc envisioned something better.
Forward-thinking and constantly evolving to meet changing needs, Jarc offers residential support to adults with developmental disabilities in a home setting of their choice, and respite care for families. Additionally, Jarc offers support to our team, enabling them to provide the best care possible to those we serve.
What to Expect
Visualize
Private gallery experience with presentation by Tyree Guyton, 2026 Kresge Eminent Artist and creator of The Heidelberg Project
Short presentation at 7pm
DRINK
Sip at Father Forgive Me, named by USA Today as one of the best bars in the country.
Eat
Specialty kosher bites throughout the venue.
Stroll
Discover Little Village, featured in The New York Times, Vogue, and Time Magazine. Enjoy outdoor sculpture gardens and intimate indoor spaces.
Tyree Guyton is an American Neo-Expressionist artist who is a proponent of Graffiti art and Urban Environmental art. He has waged a personal war on urban blight on Detroit's East Side, transforming his childhood neighborhood into a living indoor/outdoor art museum.
Through his art, Tyree has drawn attention to the plight of Detroit’s forgotten neighborhoods and spurred discussion and action.
