Arc focuses on investments that address fundamental social issues such as poverty, child hunger, family violence and homelessness. We believe our mandate is to contribute to the well-being of the communities we operate in through support of health and wellness programs, arts and culture and education programs. Arc frequently partners with organizations to provide multi-year commitments for funding special projects, understanding that long-term commitments allows organizations to effectively budget their services and programs. A selection of these partnerships is as follows: 

who gives individuals and families the opportunity to reach their potential and improve their quality of life. In 2010, ARC and its employees contributed approximately $642,000 to the Calgary and area United Way Projects. 

## the unIteD WAY “beCAuse” pRoJeCt 

is an initiative designed to engage individuals in the 23-35 age group in the work that the United Way does within communities. ARC contributed $30,000 as part of a three year $90,000 commitment in 2010. 

provides emergency medical care and transportation to critically ill or injured patients across Alberta. As part of a five year $400,000 commitment ARC donated $80,000 in 2010. 

## the CAnADIAn spoRt CentRe CAlGARY 

(“CSCC”) is one of the top training environments in the world for Olympic athletes. ARC has been involved with the Canadian Sports Centre since 2003. ARC invested over $200,000 to the CSCC as part of a mutually beneficial partnership. 

is devoted to breaking the cycle of domestic violence in Calgary. ARC has committed $200,000 over a four year period to HomeFront. 

ARC also contributes extensively to the communities we operate in. Each field office decides where community support monies are to be directed. Through field office initiatives, ARC supports community centres, youth sports programs, food banks, seniors’ outreach groups and many other community organizations throughout Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. 

To learn more about ARC’s community investment programs please read our 2009/2010 Corporate Responsibility report available at www.arcresources.com 

## the unIteD WAY 

## stARs FounDAtIon 

## hoMeFRont 

 is a foundation that provides education, life skills and advocacy services to Aboriginal women, girls and women of poverty aimed at breaking cycles of abuse and poverty. ARC has committed $21,000 over three years. 

## u oF s enGIneeRInG ADvAnCeMent tRust 

maintains the vibrancy of the U of S College of Engineering’s undergraduate program and provides assistance with the college and student initiatives. ARC has contributed $60,000 to the Trust over a three year commitment. 

## sChulICh sChool oF enGIneeRInG (u oF C) 

is one of the most progressive engineering schools in the country and the first choice for talented, creative and leadership-oriented engineers. ARC ga ve $50,000 as part of a five year $250,000 commitment in 2010. 

received a contribution from ARC towards palliative care services.Similar contributions were made to the Drayton valley Health Services and Dawson Creek and District Hospital. 

## CItY oF DAWson CReek, CAlvIn CRuk CentRe FoR the ARts 

## envIRos WIlDeRness sChool AssoCIAtIon 

is devoted to enhancing the quality of family life in Alberta through experience-based opportunities. ARC has donated over $200,000 over an eight year period. 

## stARDAle WoMAn’s GRoup 

## ReDWAteR heAlth CentRe 

received a capital contribution for the construction of a centre for the arts. 

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