For adults with intellectual disabilities – "core members" – L’Arche offers lifelong homes that meet social and medical needs. Daily activities are centered on residents who take the lead in making decisions, setting schedules, running household meetings, and setting annual goals. Central to the mission is developing inclusive communities: core members, live-in assistants, interns, and volunteers form a team and create a widened circle of friends.
Headquarters: DC-Ward 1
Where They Operate: DC-Ward 1; VA-Arlington County; Adams Morgan Neighborhood; Day Programs are throughout City; Arlington
Age Groups Served: Adult (25-49)
Ethnic Groups Served: African American; Caucasian; Latino/Hispanic
- Number of volunteers who work with your organization annually:
81 - Number of guests we host for dinner annually:
200 - Number of overnight guests learning about inclusion and the spirituality of disability annually:
18 - Number of presentations conducted annually:
24 - Percentage of assistants who remain beyond one year:
84%
Awards & Recognition
One of the Best - Catalogue for Philanthropy 2007-2008
Press
- How L'Arche is providing health (and spiritual) care to people with disabilities amid Covid-19
Fri Dec 18 2020, America Magazine
L'Arche GWDC is grappling with profound challenges during COVID but rising to the occasion by caring for one another.
- How A Network Of Homes For Adults With Disabilities Has Managed To Keep COVID At Bay
Mon Nov 30 2020, DCist
Since the pandemic began, L'Arche has kept all four of its homes COVID-19 infection-free and provided daytime programming.
- The Ministry of the Disabled
Fri Apr 20 2018, Christianity Today
When we only see the needs of people with disabilities, we miss out on their gifts. People with disabilities can minister to others.
- Disability Housing: Living, Supporting, and Loving Intentionally
Fri Aug 28 2015, The Huffington Post
At L'Arche, daily life takes a different form -- it's more intentional, more connected, more present, more generous.
- Living Well at L'Arche
Tue May 12 2015, National Catholic Registar
Moments of humor, faith and personal interaction attract volunteers to L'Arche.
Budget (FY2022)
- The current budget for L'Arche Greater Washington, D.C. is: $3 million or higher
- $1 million to $3 million
- $500k to $1 million
- Less than $500k
Catalogue charities range in size from $100,000 to
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