• ES, SR, DG

    Freely Love

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

  • Pierre Eva

    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

  • Kara Downey receives a blessing from Eileen Schofield. Photo by Brian A. Taylor Photography

    A Joyful Heart

    L'Arche brings me joy! -Eileen Schofield

  • Make a Donation

    Your gift helps us provide permanent, loving homes for adults who have intellectual disabilities.

  • Become an Assistant

    Join the adventure in community living while supporting adults who have intellectual disabilities.

  • Meet the Community

    Discover the depths of the human spirit through interactions with our community members.

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.

Tim Shriver tells the story of working on a book in a L'Arche home. Photo by Brian A. Taylor Photography
April 15, 2013

Tim Shriver Speaks at L’Arche Breakfast

Many of us have never lived at L’Arche and have never given a full life commitment to the community, but nevertheless ….

John Cook shares the mission and vision of L'Arche at the 2013 Heart of L'Arche breakfast. Photo by Brian A. Taylor Photography
April 15, 2013

30 Years of Letting Our Light Shine

This year is a special year for L’Arche here in Greater Washington. 2013 marks the 30th anniversary of when Michael Schaff ….

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February 21, 2013

(Lent) Message in a (Shampoo) Bottle

Last week I found myself at my neighborhood urgent care center getting x-rays for my big toe. A ridiculous accident involving ….

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Prayer Night – DC

FromJune 4, 2013 6:00 pm To June 4, 2013 8:00 pm

Prayer Night – Arlington

FromJune 4, 2013 7:00 pm To June 4, 2013 8:00 pm

Prayer Night – DC

FromJune 18, 2013 6:00 pm To June 18, 2013 8:00 pm

Regional Gathering

FromJune 20, 2013 8:00 am To June 23, 2013 5:00 pm
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