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Transforming Lives, Transforming Society
The L’Arche Canada Foundation is a not-for-profit charity that raises funds on behalf of L’Arche Canada and is committed to transforming the lives of intellectually disabled people in communities across Canada.

In this first edition:
1964: Jean Vanier conceived the bold idea of welcoming mens with intellectual disabilities to live with him and create a kind of family.
In this first edition:

The first core members
of L’Arche: Raphael
and Philippe

In this first edition:

One of the first L’Arche assistants: Louis Pretty, a Canadian architect

Explore the Impact of L'Arche on...

People with Disabilities

All over the world, L’ Arche welcomes people who often are at great risk and in need...

Families

“How will my child find her way in the world? Who will love and care for my son after I am gone?”...

Professional Lives

One of the little known but powerful dimensions of L’Arche is its impact on the women and men who...

Young Leaders

'' Since L’Arche’s inception several hundred thousand young people have come to L’Arche...

Impact Bulletin: Spring 2013

I have heard Debbie Turnbull in nursing homes, all along the path to our destination, greeting unknown individuals with a warm “Hello” and, “You look nice today.” Debbie’s marvelous inner freedom draws her to connect with new people.

Short video: ''Je te donne'' I give to you

  Watch this video, "Je te donne" put together by the Friends of L'Arche in France...

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Announcement: Kathy Adamo, Director of Development

I am pleased to welcome Kathy Adamo to L’Arche Canada Foundation. Kathy joined us March 4th...

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