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    Freely Love

    Deb has taught me to give freely in love; that is enough. -Sarah Ruszkowski

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    Home for Life

    I am very happy. -Eva Hernandez

  • Mo and Michelle

    Beauty Revealed

    Mo has taught me things don't have to be perfect to be beautiful. -Michelle Wirth

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    Loving Life

    I've lived in L'Arche for four years, and I love it here. -Eric Arntson

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    A Joyful Heart

    L'Arche brings me joy! -Eileen Schofield

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About Us

L'Arche is a community of people with and without intellectual disabilities who share their lives together. Our mission is comprised of three elements:

Want to learn more? Watch our video or contact us about getting to know the community personally.

John Cook envisions a world where everyone has an honored place. Photo by Brian A. Taylor Photography
May 3, 2012

The Circle of Promise Surrounding L’Arche

We found our communities on a simple promise of a home for life for people with intellectual disabilities. Everything else is ….

Debora Green and Sarah Ruszkowski brave Pittsburgh's winter. Photo by Michelle Wirth
March 23, 2012

Freely Give in Love

My faith has been deeply formed by two people with disabilities. Rosie was like my baby, and Deb is like my ….

Anjela Turner wants L'Arche core people to live limitless. Photo by Brian A. Taylor Photography
March 9, 2012

Living Limitless

Anjela Turner knows that L’Arche is a special sort of place. She has worked in occupational therapy, at a group home, ….

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Home Tour – DC

FromJune 2, 2012 10:00 am To June 2, 2012 11:00 pm

Prayer Night – DC

FromJune 5, 2012 6:15 pm To June 5, 2012 8:00 pm

Prayer Night – Arlington

FromJune 5, 2012 7:00 pm To June 5, 2012 8:00 pm

Johnny Schofield Art Show Opening

FromJune 9, 2012 3:00 pm To June 9, 2012 5:00 pm
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