This Giving Tuesday, Give the Gift of Belonging

Giving Tuesday is December 1, and as we count down to this global day of generosity, we're inviting you to help make belonging possible at L’Arche North Carolina.

At L’Arche, belonging is more than a feeling. It's sharing meals, celebrating milestones, building friendships, and knowing you have a place to call home.

Every day, people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities share life together in our Durham home, creating a community where everyone has something to give and something to receive.

But belonging takes resources. Medicaid reimbursements don't cover the full cost of the individualized care and support we provide, leaving a funding gap of approximately $8,000 each month. Your generosity helps bridge that gap, allowing us to maintain our commitment to meaningful relationships, dedicated assistants, and a home where everyone is valued.

And our community is growing! Renovations on our two new Friendship Houses are expected to be completed in spring 2027, and we hope to welcome new Core Members in July.

As we lead up to Giving Tuesday on December 1, we're asking you to help:

Bridge the Medicaid funding gap and sustain our current home.
Support dedicated assistants who provide individualized care and share daily life with our Core Members.
Strengthen our community as we prepare to welcome more people into L’Arche.

You don't have to wait until December 1 to make a difference! Your gift today will count toward our Giving Tuesday campaign and help sustain the community we've built while laying the foundation for the friendships and shared lives still to come.

Because belonging isn't a luxury. It's a fundamental human need. And together, we can make it possible.

Giving Tuesday 2026