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Blog 13th December 2016

Giving Thanks for Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday is a social media empowered day of giving, following "Black Friday" and "Cyber Monday". It is a day when people support the good work of nonprofits all over the country.

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Blog 13th December 2016

#AsIAm : Beyond the Wall

When wars break out, many heroes go unnoticed. On International Day of People with Disability, L’Arche celebrated these unnoticed heroes everywhere, of every ability.

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Blog 13th December 2016

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. 

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Blog 28th November 2016

What is L’Arche? Belonging

I often leave our L’Arche homes with a certain “full” feeling. Full of the joy of relationship.

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Blog 21st November 2016

What 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.

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Blog 14th November 2016

What is L’Arche? Quality Care

The three homes of L’Arche Chicago are state-licensed CILA (Community Integrated Living Arrangements) homes.

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Blog 7th November 2016

Finding 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.

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Blog 27th October 2016

Celebrated 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.

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Blog 27th October 2016

Together 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! 

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Blog 17th October 2016

Bring 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

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Blog 1st October 2016

As 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.

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Blog 1st October 2016

Summer Grillin n’ Chillin!

It is safe to say that the majority of life together in L’Arche happens around the dinner table.

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