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Living in Solidarity

For John O’Connor, the idea of the body of Christ exemplifies solidarity: “Each member of the body is important and we would be incomplete without each other,” he says.

Diversity Commission: “I Am From” Poems

The L’Arche GWDC Diversity Commission guides our community in celebrating diversity and creating spaces for unity, faithfulness, and reconciliation around diversity in our community. The “I Am From” series of poems came out of reflection workshops the Diversity Commission held.

Overcoming Together: Virtual Fundraiser

Linda Potter and Tim Shriver joined us as keynote speakers. Thank you to everyone who joined us to grieve, pray, hear stories, and sing. Even in times of hardship, we know that we are better when we are together.

Our Brother Andrew, Rest in Peace

It is with great grief, shock and sadness that the L’Arche Greater Washington D.C. community shares the news of the passing of our dear brother Andrew.  Andrew died Tuesday morning, following a short illness. His mom, stepdad, dad and sister were at his bedside. Andrew was able to hear our messages, have songs sung, books read, and see us on FaceTime, all in keeping with his planned wishes.

How We Advocated: Our Vaccine Story

After months of advocacy work, every single core member has received at least a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine! How did it all happen? We look back on the timeline of events and how we were called to advocacy. 

Claymation Videos with Joseph and James

Joseph and James at Euclid House have been creating claymation videos! Joseph came up with the idea, even though he had never worked with claymation before.

Capitol Attacks Community Response

I can, every once in a while, tucked into our corner of the city, forget that we as L’Arche GWDC are in Washington, DC, the capital of the USA. What we cannot forget, as we live in the aftermath of the attack on the Capitol, is the need of L’Arche.

Wake ups, coffee, eggs, toast, Adele on Hazel’s iPod… “We used to call snow a four-letter word!” Kelly says with glee in her voice. “And why is that?” I ask. I’m standing at the kitchen window watching Fritz and Gerhard pour salt on the wheelchair ramp and the driveway–and I, for one, am hoping for a blizzard.

Advocacy in Virginia: Budget Hearing with Charles

Good morning, my name is Charles Clark and I live in Arlington County. Today I am asking you to take action to fully fund priority one of the DD Waiver waitlist. Currently, there are over 3,000 children and adults with disabilities who critically need access to the Medicaid waiver.

Gratitude and advocacy for vaccines: Call to action!

Help us advocate for Covid vaccines to keep our core members and homes safe

In the Media: How L’Arche is providing care amid Covid-19

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities! A United Nations’ day that “aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development, and to increase awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.”