L'Arche Seattle

Mission

The Mission of L'Arche Seattle is:
To make known the gifts of people
with developmental disabilities
revealed through mutually transforming relationships.
To engage in our diverse cultures, working together toward a more human society.
To foster community that is inspired
by the core values in our founding story
and responds to the changing needs of our members.

Description

L'Arche Noah Sealth of Seattle is one of 17 communities in the United States that provide homes and workplaces where people with and without intellectual disabilities live, work and play together as peers, create inclusive communities of faith and friendship, and transform society through relationships that cross social boundaries. Our community, like the city of Seattle, gets its name from the 19th century Duwamish leader - Chief Sealth.

Our community, founded in 1975, provides three homes and day activities for twelve people with developmental disabilities (Core Members). They are supported by caregivers (Assistants) who come from around the country and the world to live and share life together. L'Arche exists to amplify the voices of people who have intellectual disabilities and provide growth opportunities for people of all abilities. While we strive to create meaningful experiences for the 12 people living with developmental disabilities in our community, it is our goal to create inclusive communities of faith and friendship outside of our three homes and Activity Center as well. Having been enriched and transformed by the joy and authenticity of our community members, we seek to, in turn, enrich others by fostering relationships that cross social boundaries.

Please visit our website: www.larcheseattle.org

Recognition

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the matching fund pool!