Becoming More Human Together
Annual Report 2024
Our society is facing an epidemic of loneliness and isolation. Have you felt that at times?
Even people with loving families and support networks can know the strain of disconnect.
But when we share everyday life—people with and without intellectual disabilities—we start to heal that strain. We begin to find the belonging that we all need to thrive. This is the work of L’Arche. Because no one person will enjoy the fullness of belonging until every person is welcomed fully.
Previous Reports
At L’Arche Greater Washington, D.C., every year tells a story. Our annual reports capture the milestones, challenges, and growth of our community as we live out our mission of making known the gifts of people with disabilities, and building a more human society together.
Here you’ll find a collection of reports spanning many years—each one offering a window into the lives, relationships, and generosity that sustain our community. Whether you’re a longtime friend or discovering us for the first time, we invite you to explore these reports and see the impact your support makes possible.
40 Years of Creating Community Together: 2023 Annual Report
Can you believe we celebrated 40 years of this fantastic community? It is truly incredible to think of all the people who have made our way of life possible.
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The Light of L’Arche: 2022 Annual Report
It is because of core members, assistants, leaders, friends, volunteers, and you that the light of L’Arche persists. Our way of life is not always easy, but it is most certainly needed.
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Overcoming Together: 2021 Annual Report
As we approach the second anniversary of pandemic shutdowns, regulations, and policies, thank you for helping us overcome together. We couldn’t do it alone, and we wouldn’t want to.
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Called to Connection: 2020 Annual Report
From COVID-19 to unrest in our city – the challenges were many. When days were tough, the connection to all of you kept us going. We’re so glad you answered the call to connection.
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A Place at the Table: 2019 Annual Report
Thank you to all of our donors and supporters, for your prayers and resources. There is always a seat at our table for you.
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35 Years of Belonging: 2018 Annual Report
As we reflect on this past year, one testament to our work and what L’Arche means to others was our highly attended 35th-anniversary celebration, which included guests who have dedicated themselves to our vision since the beginning.
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Renewal: 2017 Annual Report
It is through the refining seasons of change and growth that we begin to see that we are being renewed. Thank you, friends, for joining us in our mission as we live each day with new hope.
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Impact: 2016 Annual Report
The L’Arche Impact is transforming our communities one person at a time through friendship grounded in the dignity and respect of every person, recognizing that everyone is both graced and gifted.
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Bring Your Gifts: 2015 Annual Report
We want to welcome everyone with or without intellectual disabilities to share and celebrate their own unique gifts.
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Life Together: 2014 Annual Report
Life together encompasses sharing homes, providing personalized support, and advocating for one another. The symbolism of our name, which means the ark in French, is fitting then—a place where people can find safety from life’s raging storms.
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Celebrating 30 Years of Belonging: 2013 Annual Report
After 30 years, it is from this sense of belonging that our work flows: we build community, provide personalized support, and advocate for and with each other because we belong to each other.
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Letting Our Light Shine: 2012 Annual Report
L’Arche is more than a group home. It is a community with a prophetic voice calling each of us to a deeper, more vulnerable, more trusting relationship with each other and with God.
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Keeping Promises: 2011 Annual Report
L’Arche has made many promises to its sixteen core members: a home to live in, food on the table, a hand to hold during hard times, friendship, and love. Perhaps the most important promise is that we will evangelize the rights and dignity of each person.
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Growing Together: 2010 Annual Report
This year marked a new era for L’Arche Greater Washington, D.C. The growth we envisioned more than a decade ago has finally been completed with the construction of our newest home, located in Arlington, Virginia.
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Home for Life: 2009 Annual Report
At L’Arche, the word home means more than a place to sleep at night. It’s a community of belonging where each person’s faith is respected and encouraged, a place where assistants provide the highest quality professional services to people who have developmental disabilities.
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Our Program Areas
Lifelong care and relationships are foundational. Education and advocacy are essential. Mission of transformation is the result.
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Both our Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors are comprised of dedicated individuals using their skills, expertise, and passion to further the mission of L'Arche.
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L’Arche can feel different from many of our fast-paced lives and from other places that provide services to people with disabilities. Browse through answers to frequently asked questions to learn more.
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From “Get Me Out of Here” to “I Am Free”
Ms. Curtis’s story reminds us to commit to our daily practice: building homes where each person is known by their footsteps and working together toward a more human society.
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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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