They share a life together
The Arca is a home and workplace where handicapped people can grow, discover meaning in their lives, and find hope—alongside those who choose to share this journey. For some, the community becomes a permanent home. For others, it is a chapter in their path toward greater independence.
They develop their gifts
The Arca is a therapeutic and educational environment where handicapped people receive the professional support they need to regain health, psychological balance, and the skills to develop their own capacities. Specialized workshops have been created both to awaken the potential of children with severe handicaps and to help adults discover their talents and put them to use in service of others.
Even if they don't share the same faith
The Arca is a Christian community inspired by the Gospel and the Beatitudes, but it welcomes those of different faiths as well. God loves the poorest and the marginalized, and the Arca seeks to be a sign that reconciliation and brotherhood are possible.
- Editorial Staff, 1998
Learn more
The international L'Arche website: larche.org
The Italian Arca website: arca-it.org