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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Americans with Disabilities Act: 30 Years of Progress and Advocacy
This month we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Act with the same hope, persistence, and joy that Laurie leads us in and that disability rights activists have led us in for decades.
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Called to Connection: Virtual Fundraiser
Be sure to watch Andrew's video: Called to Connection, which debuted at our virtual fundraiser
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A Community 6 Feet Apart: Life & Connection at L’Arche
The dinner table for L’Arche is a symbol of belonging. In many places, historically and currently, people with disabilities were segregated, left to eat and live alone. But now that has all changed.
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Core Member Daily Lives During Social Distancing
Michael lives at Ontario House in DC as a core member. He explained that his whole household is staying in now. He is a history buff and is currently reading a book about Mary Ball Washington. “Just up and down, up and down.”
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Pandemic Joys and Challenges
If you visited a L’Arche GWDC house around noon on a typical weekday most core members would be at work or day programs. Now with social distancing orders in place, day programs and workplaces have closed.
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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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Sharing Our Stories for a New Charter
How has your understanding of who you are changed over time? Our collective understanding of the essence of L’Arche has grown over the years. Learn about L'Arche's New Charter Process.
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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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Intentional Inclusion: L’Arche GWDC on a Special Olympics Panel
The conference room was quiet in the offices of the Special Olympics in Washington, DC, as everyone around the table listened to Laurie describe her experiences at L’Arche GWDC as part of a Special Olympics self-advocates panel.
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