The Heart of the Day
This beautiful reflection from our founding community leader calls us think about the way that we gather for meals today in L’Arche Chicago, 16 years later.
Read moreWhat is L’Arche? Belonging
I often leave our L’Arche homes with a certain “full” feeling. Full of the joy of relationship.
Read moreWhat is L’Arche? Community of Faith
The L’Arche Identity Statement explains, “Mutual relationships and trust in God are at the heart of our journey together.
Read moreWhat is L’Arche? Quality Care
The three homes of L’Arche Chicago are state-licensed CILA (Community Integrated Living Arrangements) homes.
Read moreFinding Friendship at Friendship House
Within hours after a mentor of mine suggested I live in L’Arche after college graduation, I had applied and made up my mind that I would be joining the L’Arche Chicago community, if they would have me.
Read moreCelebrated Joy
The joy was tangible on Saturday night. Core members, their families, and friends who have been present at anniversary celebrations for the last sixteen years shared memories with new friends, encountering L’Arche Chicago for the very first time. People came together for a common cause—a celebration of the joy that is present through community.
Read moreTogether We are Building a Ramp
Together, through the generous support of many donors, we raised $20,830 to build a deck and ramp for Peace House!
Read moreBring Your Full Self
Each month, in a gathering of the assistants (those who choose to work and share life at L’Arche), we are led through a formation
Read moreAs I Am : If I Were a Color
People with disabilities are often more disabled by the societies they live in than by their bodies or diagnosis.
Read moreSummer Grillin n’ Chillin!
It is safe to say that the majority of life together in L’Arche happens around the dinner table.
Read moreEmbrace your in(abilities)!
In a culture that prizes "ability," we have learned to hide and push aside our inabilities. Grounded in his community life with persons with and without intellectual disabilities, Luca Badetti, PhD, (Community Life Director for L'Arche Chicago) shares revealing stories and insights that invite us to know and befriend both our abilities and inabilities, so that we can become more complete and connected human beings.
Read moreRather Crisp
Three weeks ago, a bunch of strangers welcomed me into their house, and into their family.
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