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L'Arche Chicago is a community strengthened by faith, where people with and without intellectual disabilities share life together in homes as a family. We strive to merge quality care and mutual friendship, building a community where everyone has a genuine place of belonging. Our Chicago community was created in 2000 and has since been a vibrant addition to the Oak Park/River Forest neighborhoods. 

We are made up of three homes – Angel, Peace and Friendship – where core members (residents with intellectual disabilities) and assistants (direct support professionals) live. Everything in the homes is shared by many, making wear and tear over time inevitable. We are hoping to replace a number of large furniture pieces in Angel House and Peace House now that they have reached a point of being too well-loved. 

The total fund of $20,000 will go towards the purchase of the following pieces: 

Peace House

- 2 sofas
- 1 loveseat 
- Dining table and chairs (seats 8) 
- Breakfast table and chairs (seats 4)

Angel House

- 1 sofa 
- 1 loveseat 
- Dining table and chairs (seats 8) 

These pieces are not just tables and chairs. They are places to meet, to draw and paint, to read, to have conversations, to play music, to sing, to pray, to share meals, to laugh and to cry. They are where relationships are forged and memories are made. 

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We thank you for supporting L'Arche Chicago, and you are always welcome to take a seat at our table.