L'Arche Atlanta

L'Arche Atlanta We are people, with and without developmental disabilities, sharing life in communities of faith.

L'Arche Atlanta is an Atlanta-based nonprofit that supports adults with intellectual and development disabilities (IDD). In the L'Arche Atlanta community, people with IDD (whom we call Core Members) are not clients, patients, or recipients of services. Instead, they are friends, teachers, and companions, who, through daily acts of care, trust, and friendship, develop into ambassadors of compassion and leaders for social change. L'Arche Atlanta launched its first house in 2012 in the Oakhurst neighborhood of Decatur and is now one of over 150 global communities in the International Federation of L'Arche. L'Arche was founded in 1964 as a response to the mass institutionalization of people with intellectual disabilities and has since spread to over 140 communities in 35 countries. For over 50 years, L’Arche has brought about a revolution in quality of life for people who have developmental disabilities.

L'Arche Atlanta will join via Zoom our fellow communities from across  the world to celebrate Light Up L'Arche on Novemb...
11/05/2025

L'Arche Atlanta will join via Zoom our fellow communities from across the world to celebrate Light Up L'Arche on November 7 at 10am. This year's theme, "Connected in the World", invites us all to light candles, sing, share stories and most importantly celebrate belonging. We look forward to gathering in friendship. For more info and to join visit-https://shorturl.at/TtyKQ .

Don't delay-sign up today!! The L'Arche Variety/Talent Show is calling YOU! Come and recite your favorite poem, play an ...
11/04/2025

Don't delay-sign up today!! The L'Arche Variety/Talent Show is calling YOU! Come and recite your favorite poem, play an instrument, create an ice sculpture, perform a dance routine, juggling act, or comedy skit.Whatever your talent may be, its time to share and shine!

Nov 15 variety show from 7 to 830pm. Legacy Park-Link in our bio!

Don't delay-sign up today!! The L'Arche Variety/Talent Show is calling YOU! Come and recite your favorite poem, play an ...
11/04/2025

Don't delay-sign up today!! The L'Arche Variety/Talent Show is calling YOU! Come and recite your favorite poem, play an instrument, create an ice sculpture, perform a dance routine, juggling act, or comedy skit. Whatever your talent may be, its time to share and shine!
Register here https://www.larcheatlanta.org/community-events.html for our Nov.15 Variety Show from 7-8:30pm at the Legacy Park Auditorium.

10/29/2025
Mark your calendars and get ready to shine! 🌟We’re wrapping up the year with TWO amazing events — our Variety Show and H...
10/28/2025

Mark your calendars and get ready to shine! 🌟
We’re wrapping up the year with TWO amazing events — our Variety Show and Holiday Karaoke Night!

🎭 Variety Show — Nov. 15, 7–8:30 PM
Sign up here: https://www.larcheatlanta.org/community-events.html

🎤 Holiday Karaoke Party — Dec. 14, starting at 5 PM
Details to sign up are coming soon!

You won’t want to miss these fun nights to celebrate creativity, laughter, and community!

Join us for some Halloween Fun on Oct 24! We will feature the movie Halloweentown and paint pumpkins. Location: Glenn Me...
10/21/2025

Join us for some Halloween Fun on Oct 24! We will feature the movie Halloweentown and paint pumpkins. Location: Glenn Memorial Church's Youth & Activities Building (1669 N Decatur Rd, Atlanta, GA 30322) at 7:00pm. Costumes are Encouraged! We can provide you with a pumpkin or you may purchase on onsite.
RSVP for the event here: https://www.larcheatlanta.org/community-events.html or visit our link in the bio.

ICYMI! We had a lovely gathering  last Sunday painting rocks and enjoying the beautiful, fall weather! It was great to s...
10/19/2025

ICYMI! We had a lovely gathering last Sunday painting rocks and enjoying the beautiful, fall weather! It was great to see so many new faces join us. Looking forward to our next gathering!

L’Arche Atlanta is seeking a full-time Home Life Leader to oversee daily life at our Clairemont Avenue home.  This role ...
10/15/2025

L’Arche Atlanta is seeking a full-time Home Life Leader to oversee daily life at our Clairemont Avenue home. This role combines leadership, coordination, and community life—supporting adults with intellectual disabilities while fostering an environment of mutual respect, growth, and belonging. If you’re passionate about relationships, teamwork, and building inclusive communities, L’Arche might be the place for you. To read a full job description and apply, visit here: https://www.larcheatlanta.org/we-are-hiring-a-home-life-leader.html

Happy NDEAM! The theme for National Disability Employment Awareness Month is “Celebrating Value and Talent.” L'Arche Atl...
10/11/2025

Happy NDEAM! The theme for National Disability Employment Awareness Month is “Celebrating Value and Talent.” L'Arche Atlanta would like to join ODEP and celebrate NDEAM to recognize the many contributions of people with disabilities, including those with mental health conditions and other nonobvious disabilities, to America’s workplaces and economy! Visit their page to learn more: dol.gov/NDEAM

Our October potluck was filled with good food and good fun!We enjoyed building our own healthy grain bowls and a few com...
10/08/2025

Our October potluck was filled with good food and good fun!
We enjoyed building our own healthy grain bowls and a few competitive rounds of scattergories!

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In Our Community...

...adults with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities share life and friendships in community.

In the L'Arche Atlanta community, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (who we call core members) are not clients, patients, or recipients of services. Instead, they are friends, teachers, and companions, who, through daily acts of care, trust, and friendship, develop into ambassadors of compassion and leaders for social change.

We are different ages, come from different home towns, have different family backgrounds and faith traditions but share a desire to live a full life, be loved as we are, and, by sharing our gifts, to blossom into our most authentic selves.