Creating Space For Everyone

Integrated homes for adults with intellectual disabilities.

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Have you ever been told you weren’t good enough?

People with intellectual disabilities should never be neglected, ignored, or pushed aside just for being themselves. They don’t belong in the margins.

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L'Arche Is Different

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Safe & Secure

Residents receive the best care, opportunities to pursue their passions, and a home where their gifts are celebrated.

Integrated Homes

Live-in Assistants and Core Members build a homelife where everyone has an equal voice and seat at the table.

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In the Neighborhood

We welcome visitors on our porches and around our dinner tables, and we are active members of our community.

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We think everyone should have space to build a vibrant and fulfilling life.

● 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.

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4th December 2024

Tour St. Joseph House!

Get an inside look of our new home, St. Joseph House!

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18th October 2024

Welcoming Around the Table

We gathered for community retreat and welcomed new Core Members.

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16th September 2024

Friendship At L'Arche

Keli 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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