About The ARK of SC

The ARK of SC began in 1996 as a community outreach initiative of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Summerville. Initially, The ARK served 13 families with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The following year, The ARK launched a satellite respite day program in rural St. George serving families in Dorchester, Colleton, and Orangeburg counties. In 2004, The ARK received grant funding for a bus that enabled more participants to attend our respite programs. Presently, The ARK operates a four-day-a-week Summerville program with 10 participants per day. To date, The ARK has served hundreds of families, with countless others receiving information and referrals

Our Mission

To provide hope and relief to families living with Alzheimer’s Disease or Related Dementias (ADRD) through support services such as respite care, support groups, education, caregiver consultations, resource referrals, and community development.