L'Arche Chicago

L'Arche Chicago L'Arche Chicago is a community of people with and without disabilities sharing life together in faith

Our community is anchored around three homes on the west side of Chicago and Forest Park. In each home, four adults with disabilities ("core members") share life with assistants who come to stay for a year or more.

Happy National Donut Day!🍩🎉We couldn’t think of a more fitting day to share the exciting news that we're once again doin...
06/05/2026

Happy National Donut Day!🍩🎉

We couldn’t think of a more fitting day to share the exciting news that we're once again doing Donut Day this summer at the Oak Park Farmers Market.

Mark your calendars to swing by for a visit on Saturday, July 25, at 460 Lake St, Oak Park, and enjoy some sweet treats!

If you’re interested in volunteering, we’re looking for a full team of 37 volunteers to help fry, coat, bag, and sell donuts. We’d love to have you join us. Sign up to volunteer: https://larchechicago.org/donuts

“John, guess what! We’re going to watch trains at the Riverside Metra Station,” said Anders. 🚂🚃🚃 “You gotta be kidding m...
06/04/2026

“John, guess what! We’re going to watch trains at the Riverside Metra Station,” said Anders.
🚂🚃🚃

“You gotta be kidding me!” exclaimed John with the enthusiasm of the world’s #1 train fan.

Bonding moments like this are common for Anders and John. Anders finds little ways to connect with John through his love for trains, and John sparks daily conversations with Anders- asking about his job, garden, and family.

They remind us that real friendship often grows in the little things, shared interests, thoughtful questions, and the simple joy of being together.

Thank you, Anders and John, for showing us how small acts can build genuine relationships.🌳🧡

It’s true, the Midwest is the best! 🌟Every two years, we gather with other L’Arche communities for the Midwest Regional ...
06/03/2026

It’s true, the Midwest is the best! 🌟

Every two years, we gather with other L’Arche communities for the Midwest Regional Gathering. But, in true Midwest hospitality, our communities can’t wait two full years to catch up, so we gather every other year for a Mini Regional Gathering.

This time around, a small van of assistants and core members traveled to Kansas City for the gathering. Sav, House Manager, returned with renewed energy to keep listening deeply and uplifting the voices in our community.

Read Sav’s full reflection: larchechicago.org/Sav-Reflects

It’s been a busy day at the L'Arche Chicago office! We welcomed three new summer interns who will spend the summer shari...
05/27/2026

It’s been a busy day at the L'Arche Chicago office! We welcomed three new summer interns who will spend the summer sharing life with our core members and experiencing life as assistants.

Adding to the excitement, L'Arche Gdynia Community Leader Marcin made a surprise visit to the office before catching his flight back to Poland. Davey wasted no time chatting with him about his dream of visiting Europe, as well as his knowledge of Polish cuisine (to our shock and amusement, Marcin had never heard of the quintessentially Polish cookie in Chicago, the kolaczki!).🇵🇱

Summer is off to a great start! If you’ve been a L'Arche Chicago summer intern, drop your advice for our new interns in the comments below 👇

No, this isn’t photoshop! Anders and Molly really traveled to Paris and snapped a photo in front of the Eiffel Tower ✈️🇫...
05/20/2026

No, this isn’t photoshop! Anders and Molly really traveled to Paris and snapped a photo in front of the Eiffel Tower ✈️🇫🇷

The pair traveled to Trosly, France, for the L'Arche Internationale Greater Voices Group meeting, which welcomes members with and without disabilities to work with the International Leadership Team. Anders loved making new friends from L’Arche communities in Zimbabwe, Poland, Germany, Canada, the USA, the UK, and France.

Before heading home, Anders and Molly made the long-awaited visit to Paris and enjoyed lunch at the Eiffel Tower. See more photos and read about their trip here: larchechicago.org/Anders-Visits-France

Anders came home with plenty of stories to share — ask him about his trip in the comments below ⬇️

For months, Annalise, Davey, and Lisa have been planning this year’s trip to the state capitol in Springfield for the Th...
05/08/2026

For months, Annalise, Davey, and Lisa have been planning this year’s trip to the state capitol in Springfield for the They Deserve More advocacy day. Thanks to their hard work, when the big day finally arrived, L’Arche Chicago was ready to make our voices heard! 🚗🏙️

Our two asks to legislators were simple:
📢❗1. We call on legislators to support the Governor’s proposed $0.60/hour Direct Support Professionals (DSP) wage increase.
📢‼️2. We ask for no cuts to services in the “zero-hour” model. The “zero-hour” model funds 24/7 staffing for group homes known as CILAs and maintains DSP service hours throughout the system.

Thank you to House Majority Leader Robyn Gabel for giving Davey and Stephan the opportunity to share personal stories about how our assistants (DSPs) have supported them and helped make their home lives safe, meaningful, and full of dignity.

There’s still time to help amplify our voices. Use this link to contact your legislators: www.theydeservemore.com/take-action/

Read more about our trip to the State Capitol and the African American History Museum: larchechicago.org/theydeservemore2026

Inclusion requires intentional and consistent engagement with one another.Twice a year, we gather for our Town Hall meet...
05/04/2026

Inclusion requires intentional and consistent engagement with one another.

Twice a year, we gather for our Town Hall meeting. Together, we reflect on the past six months, celebrate highlights, and collaborate on strategies to strengthen our community while remaining focused on our core values. 🏫🌳

During this spring’s meeting, we gathered in small groups made up of core members, assistants, admin, and board members for mini listening sessions. Everyone had an opportunity to share their perspectives, offer ideas, and collaborate on solutions.

A special shoutout to our incredible board members for their continued commitment to our mission and community. Thank you for sharing updates on our strategic plan and creating space for meaningful collaborative input! 👏

📣Looking for meaningful work?We're seeking a mission-driven, steady, and relational leader with exceptional skills in me...
04/28/2026

📣Looking for meaningful work?

We're seeking a mission-driven, steady, and relational leader with exceptional skills in mentoring and coaching team members to be our new Director of Home Life. This person is a strong leader who is passionate about quality direct care services for our core members.

The ideal candidate will have experience developing teams and working together with people with developmental disabilities.

Think you or someone you know could be a good fit? Check out our application page: larchechicago.org/director-of-home-life

Angel House and Peace House are ready to welcome the summer weather and many barbecues, thanks to our volunteer spring c...
04/24/2026

Angel House and Peace House are ready to welcome the summer weather and many barbecues, thanks to our volunteer spring cleaners who spent last Saturday tidying up the homes’ outdoor patios, kitchens, and living spaces. We are so grateful for your help and dedication to our community and core members. Thank you, volunteers!

Let us know if you’ve ever joined a L’Arche Chicago home for a barbecue in the comments! ☀️🌭

Take a peek at Anders! He's currently on a retreat in Taizè, France, with Molly. We can't wait for him to return to Chic...
04/24/2026

Take a peek at Anders! He's currently on a retreat in Taizè, France, with Molly. We can't wait for him to return to Chicago and tell us all about his travels!🇫🇷🌍

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