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| IRS990/MissionDesc | 0 | The mission of the Arc Thrift Stores Inc is to enhance the lives of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families by providing funding to support the Arc and ACL Chapters in Colorado and Advocacy Denver. |
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