Approximately 6.5 million people in the United States have an intellectual disability.
We seek to create a world that welcomes difference and celebrates the unique gifts of all people, in which each person has a genuine place of belonging.
People with intellectual disabilities should never be neglected, ignored, or pushed aside just for being themselves. They don’t belong in the margins.
Help create a place where everyone is celebrated.
DonateResidents receive the best care, opportunities to pursue their passions, and a home where their gifts are celebrated.
Live-in Assistants and Core Members build a homelife where everyone has an equal voice and seat at the table.
We welcome visitors on our porches and around our dinner tables, and we are active members of our community.
● Bringing life and love to Chicago neighborhoods for over two decades.
● Four established community homes.
● Collaborative partnerships with local organizations.
● Personalized healthcare for each resident.
● Highly trained and competent DSP certified caregivers who receive ongoing professional development.
Read about what our homes have been up to thus far this year.
Read moreRead Johno's brother's reflection on the joyous moment when Johno became a core member at L'Arche.
Read moreEvery summer, Pilgrim Congregational Church of Oak Park kindly extends an invitation for us to host the donut stand one Saturday at the Oak Park Farmers' Market.
Read moreRead the Sojourners article in collaboration with L'Arche GWDC by Alfonso Sasieta.
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