L'Arche Syracuse, Inc
L'Arche Syracuse is a member of L'Arche International. L'Arche is an international federation of communities dedicated to the service of people with developmental disabilities. L'Arche was founded in 1964 be Jean Vanier. L?Arche is a marriage between an agency that serves persons with developmental disabilities and an international body of faith communities. In Syracuse we have four homes, and art program, and a small office support team. We wish to create homes where faithful relationships based on forgiveness and celebration are nurtured. To reveal the unique and sacred value and vocation of each person. To change society by choosing to live relationships in community as a sign of hope and love.
to make known the gifts of people with developmental disabilities, revealed through mutually trnsforming relationships.
To foster environment in community that responds to the changing needs of our members, while being faithful to the core values of our founding story
To engage in our diverse sultures, working together toward a more human society
To create homes centered on mutual relationships with persons with developmental disabilities.
L'arche communities are communities of faith, rooted in prayer and trust in God.
We are people with and without developmental disabilities, sharing life in communities belonging to an International Federation. Mutual relationships and trust in God are at the heart of our journey together. We celebrate the unique value of every person and recognize our need of one another
