Friends of L'Arche Twin Cities

We at L'Arche Twin Cities are so very grateful for the generous donations received on Give to the Max Day.  Over $10,000 was raised! Thanks to a generous matching donor, giving will continue to be doubled (up to $4000) through Dec. 31, 2021.   As we approach the end of the year, we invite you to be generous, give according to your means, and know that with your investment you are building L'Arche Twin Cities!

WHAT IS L'ARCHE?   

L'Arche is a private, not-for-profit organization for the creation and development of homes and support programs for people who have physical or intellectual disabilities. L’Arche is organized into regional and national groups of independent, locally operated communities that may include one or more homes, apartments and/or day programs.  L'Arche is an interfaith organization, open to people of any faith and people with no religious affiliation. There are more than 150 active L’Arche communities worldwide. 

We at L'Arche are people with and without intellectual disabilities, sharing life in communities belonging to an International Federation. We seek to:

• Make known the gifts of people with intellectual disabilities, revealed through mutually transforming relationships;
• Foster an environment in community that responds to the changing needs of our members;
• Engage in our diverse cultures, working toward a more human society.

IS L'ARCHE ACTIVE IN THE TWIN CITIES?

YES!!   L'Arche is NEW to Minnesota and L'Arche Twin Cities was incorporated as a nonprofit in May 2020. 

L’Arche Twin Cities is an inclusive community-in-formation where adults with and without intellectual disabilities share life and friendships. We will have a home and community-based services model. We are currently a 100% volunteer effort.

The near-term goals of L’Arche Twin Cities are to:

• Continue to build community.  We plan for multiple friendraiser/fundraiser events in the coming year. Please visit our website and social media for updates!
• Raise funds over the next 12 months to hire an executive director and support start-up costs
• Begin to provide services in 2023    

HOW CAN I SUPPORT L'ARCHE TWIN CITIES?

With your generous donations, we will be able to continue our journey towards establishing the first L’Arche Community in Minnesota, right here in the Twin Cities!

This is our first year participating in Give to the Max Day  and we hope that you will join us in this fun and exciting campaign with your donations.   Donations will be DOUBLED thanks to generous matching donations from anonymous friends of L'Arche Twin Cities.

Make your donation NOW through December 31 and it will be MATCHED dollar-for-dollar                doubling your impact !!

If you prefer to donate offline, you can also mail a check to: 1482 Charles Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104

 WHAT DOES "L'ARCHE" MEAN? 

The L’Arche organization name is French for ‘the Ark,’ as signified by our logo:

Pictures from L'Arche Twin Cities Kick-off FriendRaiser Event Oct 2, 2021: