Administration of Resources and Choices (A.R.C.) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing housing stability, protecting seniors, and empowering individuals and families to thrive. Through housing navigation, financial education, outreach, and victim services, A.R.C. provides compassionate, practical solutions to meet community needs.
We are a HUD-Certified Housing Counseling and Elder Services Agency founded in Tucson, Arizona, in 1988 in response to the needs of seniors in our community and the unique challenges they face. Our founder, Kay White, wanted to create a place that addressed the mental, physical, and social challenges that seniors face, whether it’s keeping or obtaining housing that they can afford, providing emergency shelter, or financial counseling.
A.R.C. proudly continues to provide housing and financial counseling throughout Arizona. as well as maintaining its strong commitment to provide information, resources, and choices to Southern Arizona’s elders through grant-funded programs.
Our Mission
Creating a safer, stronger community through home ownership and housing stability with support for homebuyers, distressed homeowners, renters, and abused elders.
What We Do
Elder Protection Services and Helpline
Since its creation, A.R.C. has been providing a range of services that address the civil rights and social justice needs of elderly victims suffering emotional, financial, or physical abuse who are in urgent need of shelter and medical care in Pima County. Professional case management and referral services are provided through our Elder Shelter Coordination & Placement Service assisting individuals requiring immediate help can call A.R.C.’s Elder Protection Helpline at (520) 339-2801 in Pima County.
HUD-Certified Housing Counseling
In 2008, we added an array of foreclosure prevention and reverse mortgage counseling for homeowners of all ages, and subsequently became a state-wide HUD-Certified Housing Counseling Agency. In 2010, we added staff in Maricopa County and are now a nationally recognized HUD Housing Counseling Agency with national affiliations and partnerships. We offer financial counseling, homebuyer education, and assistance finding homebuyer programs and grants for individuals of all experience levels and incomes. We also provide counseling services after the sale to help new homeowners meet their financial goals.
