L’Arche welcomes difference
L’Arche Greater Washington, D.C. is creating a more human society where people with and without intellectual disabilities share life together.
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Approximately 6.5 million people in the United States have an intellectual disability. We seek to create a world that welcomes difference and celebrates the unique gifts of all people, recognizing our need for one another.
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Safe & Secure
Core members receive the best care, opportunities to pursue their passions, and a home where their gifts are celebrated.
Integrated Homes
Assistants and core members build a homelife where everyone has a voice and seat at the table.
In the Neighborhood
We welcome visitors on our porches and around our dinner tables, and we are active members of our community.
Meet us and join our community
Countless people have come through our doors, whether to join us for one dinner or for decades. At L’Arche, they find friendship and a place where each person is loved and cared for simply for being themselves. A great way to get to know us is to join one of our events. See you soon!
More than just a job
Being an assistant can be an opportunity to contribute to a mission where your work has a meaningful impact on the lives of others, and yours.
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L’Arche & Lilly Endowment Partner on Sacred Stories National Project
Our national organization, L’Arche USA, has received a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., and we’re honored to be a lead project partner.
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When the world feels heavy, we huddle closer
There’s a lot on everyone’s shoulders right now. In times like these, we remember what makes L’Arche strong: we don’t face challenges alone.
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Standing Together in Uncertain Times
Those of you who are local may have firsthand experience with the tensions and uncertainty many in our community are experiencing. Those of you further away may have seen or read the descriptions of our city. We want to describe what we are living here in DC.
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L’Arche GWDC Summer Playlist
Enjoy this playlist specially curated by L'Arche GWDC members. (Available on Spotify & YouTube)
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