Laura is the Executive Director and Community Leader of L'Arche North Carolina.
Hello L'Arche NC Friends - In 2011, a small group came together with a dream: to build a community where people with and without intellectual disabilities could share life, friendship, and belonging. That dream became L’Arche North Carolina. Fourteen years later, we’ve opened our first home in Durham and continue to host vibrant gatherings read more
Hello L'Arche Friends - Recently, I was driving one of our Core Members to one of his regular weekly activities. The moment he got in the car, he looked at me, beaming, and said, "I'm happy!" I smiled and replied, "Right on!" Without missing a beat, he declared again: "I'm happy! I'm with my friend. The sun read more
Many of you may be wondering what the proposed federal spending cuts to Medicaid could mean for individuals with disabilities and for our L'Arche community. What Do Medicaid Cuts Mean for L’Arche NC? They put inclusion, dignity, and access at risk—and we need your voice today. Medicaid isn’t just a line in the budget. read more
L’Arche was founded with Christian roots, and today, L'Arche NC is a nonfaith organization that welcomes people of all backgrounds. We partner with a wide range of religious and social organizations, which helps us live out our vision of being an inclusive community of communities. At L’Arche NC, we recognize that people of every read more
We are overjoyed to share that our first Brunch & Belonging event was an incredible success! The room was packed, and the spirit of community was truly palpable. We were moved by heartfelt stories from the family members of two of our founding Core Members, who spoke about why they chose L’Arche and the read more
We had over 90 people join us a beautiful Sunday afternoon at the L'Arche House for the House Blessing & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony! We were especially grateful to have former board members, and those who helped shape this vision over a decade ago, with us at our wonderful L’Arche home south Durham. Their dedication read more
As Disability Pride Month comes to an end, we want to thank you for celebrating with us. This month has highlighted the unique gifts and contributions of individuals with disabilities, and we are grateful for your support.
What a sweet success! Our Sundaes on Sunday event was filled with joy, laughter, and community spirit.
Friends, I am so excited! The renovations on the house will be completed this week! The accessible bathroom is beautiful. The new wider entrance to the kitchen and the large electric stove are wonderful. The basement bedrooms have lovely new floors, and more! The only thing that is left is painting. As the ceilings were scraped, re-mudded, read more
Dear L'Arche North Carolina Community, I hope this post update finds you well. I wanted to provide you with an update on the ongoing renovations at our house. As with any renovation project, we've experienced a mix of wins and challenges along the way. I'm grateful for the work we have accomplished through donations and read more
L’Arche North Carolina
P.O. Box 51521
Durham, NC 27717-1521
Phone: (919) 451-3181
info@larchenc.org
L’Arche North Carolina is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax deductible. EIN: 47-4421582.
