How we help
Our stories
Our approach is narrative. We believe people thrive when stories of life-changing relationships between people with and without learning disabilities are told and cherished. Visit news and stories for more.
What we do
At the heart of L’Arche North Carolina is the support we provide to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. We create programs and homes where life is shared in community together. See our plan for building L’Arche North Carolina for more.
Our impact
Friendships and daily life together are at the heart of our model of individual and societal transformation. We aim to change society’s stance towards hose with I/DD from one of charity to one of contribution. Read our impact page for more.
News and stories
In case you missed it…
Sip, See & Support: A Dream Becomes Home In November 2025, we had a bold dream: to purchase the Friendship Houses in Durham’s North Street neighborhood. On August 26, that dream came to life read more
Where I learned about Belonging
Written by Rev. Christi Dye When have you felt that you TRULY belonged? I knew it in some ways in the church (grew up a pastor’s kid), in some ways at school and home, read more
A Yes Makes Belonging Possible
Sometimes belonging begins with a single visit. Nearly two years ago, Esther joined us for the house blessing of our first L'Arche home. She came to celebrate a milestone, but something about the community read more
“I think we all may have heard that diversity is being invited to the party, and inclusion is being asked to dance. At L’Arche, my brother is invited to dance at the party.”
Felicia, Friend of L’Arche North Carolina
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