Club Impact – The Arc Portland Metro

CLUB IMPACT - A Social Program

What is Club Impact?
Club Impact is a fun and welcoming social club for adults who are part of the Intellectual and Developmental Disability (I/DD) community. It’s a place to meet new friends, hang out, and enjoy fun activities together in a safe, supportive space.

What do we do at Club Impact?

Every Monday evening, Club Impact meets from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Hollywood Senior Center (Community for Positive Aging), located at 1820 NE 40th Ave, Portland, OR 97212.

We Have an entry fee of $3.00 for Participants (cash or card) Snacks and a meal are provided

*Caregivers are free

Each Month our schedule is :

1st Monday – Bingo Night
- We play 2 main rounds and win prizes donated by the Arc Donation Center. First game starts at 6:30PM
2nd Monday – Dance Night With DJ Lamar
- This evening is crowded and loud, we have quiet rooms for those that need a break
3rd Monday – Birthday & Game Night
- During the month we celebrate all birthdays with cake and play board games. You may bring your own or use ours!
4th Monday – Community Night
- This evening we bring in guest speakers to talk about programs and resources and we try something new, like arts, crafts, talent shows and more!

No matter the activity, Club Impact is always about having fun, being yourself, and making connections.

Who Can Join Club Impact?

Who can join?
Club Impact is open to adults (18+) in the I/DD community. Whether you’ve been coming for years or are brand new, you’ll always be welcome!

How Do I Join Club Impact?

It’s simple!

First Visit is FREE!
If you’re new to Club Impact, you can come check it out for free your first time. No need to sign up ahead—just show up and join the fun!
Want to Keep Coming?
If you enjoy Club Impact and want to come back, we’ll ask you to:
1. Fill out a Registration Form – This helps us keep you safe and know who to contact in case of emergency.
2. Read and Sign Our Rules – We’ll go over them together to make sure everyone understands how to keep Club Impact fun and safe for all.

You can complete the form and sign the rules the next time you visit after your first night.

Club Impact & The Arc of Portland Metro Rules

We keep things simple and positive! Here are the basic rules:

Be Kind and Respectful – Treat everyone with kindness.
Keep Hands and Feet to Yourself – No roughhousing or unwanted touching.
Listen to Staff and Volunteers – We’re here to help!
Stay Safe – Let us know if you need help at any time.
Have Fun! – That’s what Club Impact is all about.

If someone needs extra support to follow the rules, we may ask that they bring a personal support person with them.

How did Club Impact get started?

Club Impact began over 15 years ago thanks to a kind teacher named Ralph Gilliam. Ralph worked with students who experience disabilities. He noticed that after these students graduated, they didn’t have many places to go where they could see their friends and feel included. So, Ralph created Club Impact—a club where people could gather, laugh, and build strong friendships even after school ended.

Since then, Club Impact has grown and become part of The Arc Portland Metro. We’ve continued Ralph’s mission to make sure everyone feels valued and has a place to belong.