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.
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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.
Help create a place where everyone is celebrated.
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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.
In the Neighborhood
We welcome visitors on our porches and around our dinner tables, and we are active members of our community.
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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L’Arche Chicago is incredibly fortunate to have Kimberly as such an integral part of our organization.
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