• 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

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

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    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.

James Schreiner and Hazel Pulliam explore Lourdes, France, together.
June 3, 2013

Finding Calm in Love

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear. 1 John 4:1 On Tuesday mornings, members of L’Arche ….

Eva-Elizabeth Chisholm and Eva Hernandez share a name, a home, and the blessing of looking younger than they really are.
May 29, 2013

Somewhere in the Middle

I’m forty-three, not five A woman, not a child I’ll laugh, I’ll play, and I’m going to wear these ribbons in ….

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 ….

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Regional Gathering

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

Home Tour – Arlington

FromJune 30, 2013 4:30 pm To June 30, 2013 5:30 pm

Prayer Night – DC

FromJuly 2, 2013 6:00 pm To July 2, 2013 8:00 pm

Prayer Night – Arlington

FromJuly 2, 2013 7:00 pm To July 2, 2013 8:00 pm
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