We are part of the international L’Arche movement.
L’Arche Canada is a national non-profit organization comprising 30 member L’Arche communities that collaboratively share knowledge and resources with L’Arche communities worldwide.
The Mission of L’Arche is “to make known the gifts of people with intellectual disabilities, revealed through mutually transforming relationships and engage in our diverse cultures, working together toward a more human society.”
The Mission that unifies L’Arche finds its foundation in the unique culture, history, and connections of each individual local community. L’Arche Canada enables the L’Arche communities within Canada to embody this Mission with greater impact, fostering collaboration for collective influence and sharing knowledge, services, and resources.
With its local, national, and international reach, L’Arche uniquely embodies the role of a bridge-builder, fostering knowledge-sharing and collaboration with a wide array of diverse partners across multiple sectors to promote inclusion and a sense of belonging.
Our Vision and Values
We share an extraordinary life in community guided by the values of welcome, celebration, traditions, togetherness, and belonging.
We appreciate each person for their unique way of being. We are each known and appreciated. We support a full life with participation in a range of meaningful activities.
We care how our actions affect others. We build positive, supportive relationships. We work through tensions and challenges. We listen to the voices and intentions of others.
We create an environment where learning and growth are expected and safe. We offer others support to discover their gifts and strengths.
Our Location
We are one of 154 communities in 38 countries where men and women — with and without disabilities — live together in shared faith, and with the belief that together they are stronger.
L’Arche Ottawa opened its doors in 1972. Today there are six homes (one temporarily closed) and one day program offering a variety of fun and inclusive activities.
Our History
How your donation makes a difference
With your help, we can keep our doors open to continue to build a more compassionate and just society through our homes, programs, and community.
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L'Arche Canada
There are 30 L’Arche communities in Canada—from Vancouver Island to Newfoundland. L’Arche Ottawa is part of the national capital region.
L'Arche Canada Website
L’Arche International
As a federation of over 180 communities and projects operating in 38 countries we recognize the realities of our inherent differences and the many challenges involved in sharing our lives as a global network.
Together we believe we all have the opportunity to find love joy, happiness and contentment in a world where we all belong.
L'Arche International Website