L’Arche matters, especially here on the East End of Long Island.

There are so many people with intellectual disabilities in this community who could benefit from being in a home or program that will value and nurture their individual gifts to create spaces of genuine belonging. However, there are simply not enough places for them.

L’Arche Long Island is a perfect example of what our shared living model can be at its best, and why we have an obligation to better serve our communities. The shared living model is a more person-centered approach than traditional group homes, and it transforms not just the individuals it reaches, but the entire community.