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- EIN 93-0885766
- mail@larche-portland.org
- 503-251-6901
- 435 SE 85th Ave Portland OR 97216 USA
- http://www.larche-portland.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Christianity, Developmentally Disabled Centers, Disabilities, Group Homes, Human Services, Religion, Residential Care & Adult Day Programs
Mission: At L’Arche Nehalem people with and without developmental disabilities work together to create home and build community. Those with developmental disabilities form the heart of our shared life and invite others into mutual relationships. We welcome each person’s unique gifts and challenges, and offer opportunities for personal transformation. We trust in God and live as a sign that love, respect and interdependence are the path to a peaceful and just world.
Programs: We provide safe nurturing homes with long term relationships for the adults with developmental disabilities living in our community. We provide regular training and support for our assistant caregivers to ensure quality and continuity of care for our core members and to develop life-long skills for cooperation shared leadership and personal development. We live as a sign of hope to the broader community inviting them to join us in honoring the unique value of every person and our need for one another. We reach out to over 1500 people with our newsletter and outreach presentations and welcome over 225 youth group tree sale and monthly volunteers who share their gifts with our community.