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.
● Three established community homes with a fourth underway.
● Collaborative partnerships with local organizations.
● Personalized healthcare for each resident.
● Highly trained and competent DSP certified caregivers who receive ongoing professional development.
Get an inside look of our new home, St. Joseph House!
Read moreWe gathered for community retreat and welcomed new Core Members.
Read moreKeli Miller sat down for lunch with Gary and Tim at one of Tim’s favorites, O’ Sullivans, an Irish Pub right across the street from our L’Arche office. Gary shares his time at Friendship House and is celebrating 5 years this month. She wanted to hear about highlights from his times and friendship with Tim.
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