L’Arche Activity Days with Core Members
On any given pre-COVID week day, Laurie would be sitting down at her loom at Woodmont Weavers, creating beautiful works of art. They are at home, like everyone at L’Arche GWDC.
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Our Shared Humanity in a Pandemic
Last Christmas, I had to confront a healthcare team at a local hospital who were lax and resistant in providing needed care to a core member. The core member went to the hospital for something minor, they ended up being in the care of the hospital for over 2 weeks (during Christmas!). As the stay dragged on, I needed to say, “Can I speak with a supervisor?” and “Where is the nurse manager?”
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Wednesday Volunteer at L’Arche: A Decade of Service
Brian Healey reflects on being "The Wednesday Volunteer" turned dear friend at L'Arche
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Returning to Community–and ready to grow
When Kara left L’Arche GWDC in 2015, after working as an assistant for two years, she knew she wasn’t done with L’Arche. Read about Kara's return to community and work at L'Arche.
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The Fabric of L’Arche Family
I asked Crisely how L’Arche is family to her. “It’s kinda overwhelming to talk about,” she replied. “It’s so very much my family that I don’t have to ask ‘oh why is it my family’ because it just is.” Crisely’s son Santiago played on her lap as she pondered the question.
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To Combat Loneliness, Reject Distance
The first time I ever came to a L’Arche home, I sat next to Debora. Debora is a thoughtful communicator, comfortable sitting in long silences which are often followed by a witty quip or a loud laugh. This was new to me.
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El Artista John Schofield
Meet John Schofield, an artist, philanthropist, and L'Arche core member
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Caroline McGraw: Risk Reaching Out
Listen to this powerful keynote address from Caroline McGraw and you just may feel compelled to gamble everything for love
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