The secret of L’Arche is relationship: meeting people, not through the filters of certitudes, 
ideologies, idealism or judgments, but heart to heart; listening to people with their pain, 
their joy, their hope, their history; listening to their heart beats.  Jean Vanier, Founder of L’Arche

Welcome to the L'Arche Seattle Web Site!

L’Arche Noah Sealth is part of the international federation of L’Arche, communities/organizations in which people with disabilities (Core Members), and Assistants (volunteers and employees) choose to live and work together. 

L'Arche Noah Sealth is a dynamic community perched on top of a residential area known as Capitol Hill close to downtown Seattle.  We have three homes for people with a developmental disability all within walking distance of one another.  We also have an Activity Center. We began when our founder, Pat Bagley, inspired by a retreat given by Jean Vanier, purchased Noah House in 1975.

The Mission of L’Arche is:
To make known the gifts of people with developmental disabilities, revealed through mutually transforming relationships.
To engage in our diverse cultures, working together toward a more human society.
To foster community that is inspired by the core values in our founding story and reponds to the changing needs of our members.

"We had always worked and prayed for our daughter to have a comfortable and supportive life outside our home. L’Arche of Seattle has given her this life, a life far richer than we ever imagined."

"The caregivers help all the residents to develop their skills and function as a cohesive household and community. While the residents all have different interests and abilities, they all have 'got a life'…We feel a sense of relief and peace.  L'Arche has given our daughter roots and wings."
— L'Arche Family Member

October 19th 2013 Please save the date!
For our 2nd Annual Community Building Evening Auction at 
Seattle University.

David Bishop returns from Korea clanking with Olympic medals 

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