As Katy continues to grow, so too does The Arc of Katy, an organization dedicated to providing opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities that enable each person to be included as a respected and active member of their community throughout their lifetime.

The Arc of Katy recently welcomed a new addition - a 14-passenger bus.

The slightly-used bus is a direct result of the successful Arc of Katy annual gala held earlier this year.

“We are so grateful for the generous community support and donations received at The 2019 Arc of Katy Gala Celebrating Hometown Heroes,” said Fred Shafer, President of The Arc of Katy Board of Directors. “The successful gala paved the way for the new bus.”

The Arc of Katy provides opportunities for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) to be included as respected and active members of the community throughout their lifetime.

“Safe, reliable transportation enables us to shuttle our participants to the many attractions and events available throughout the Katy Area and Greater Houston,” Shafer said.

The Arc of Katy participants travel in the buses to physical fitness programs, to carry out local community service projects and to enjoy field trips to museums, sports parks, restaurants, events and other points of interest.

As the Katy Area continues to grow, the new bus comes at an opportune time.

“The Arc of Katy aims to expand the programs and services we offer and also to increase enrollment opportunities as the need grows for programs like ours,” Shafer said. “Improving transportation capabilities is an important factor for those aims.”