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. We welcomed four new core people and their accompaniers to our community in August.
While we’re excited to be reaching more people, we also recognize that growth isn’t just about numbers—it’s about developing as individuals. That can mean cooking spaghetti or going down a waterslide for the first time, learning a new skill like photography, using a cell phone to gain independence, deepening friendships, and taking time to nurture our inner lives.
This year we also saw growth toward a sustainable financial future. To date, we have fifty members in our Heart of L’Arche Society, a group of donors who pledge $1,000 or more a year for five years. Thank you for helping us grow.
