At L’Arche Heartland we share life with seventeen adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities in our five homes and daytime activity with thirty adults in our Day Program. We strive to create a community of welcome, caring and inclusion as we witness to the greater Kansas City area that all persons, regardless of ability, have value and gifts to share with others in the greater community.

Our Day Program is more than a schedule of activities, it’s a space where friendships form, confidence grows, and each person’s unique gifts are brought to life. It’s where someone discovers they love painting for the first time, where laughter fills the room during a shared meal, and where being yourself is not just accepted, but cherished.

But right now, our space is limiting how many people we can welcome.

There are individuals in our community, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, who are still waiting for a place like this. A place where they can belong. A place where they can thrive.

With your help, we’re expanding.

This expansion means more than just physical space. It means more tables where art is created, more chairs pulled up for shared meals and meaningful conversations, and more resources that support learning, creativity, and connection. It means opening our doors wider so more individuals can experience the joy, dignity, and community that define L’Arche Heartland.

Every table added becomes a gathering place.
Every chair becomes a seat at the community.
Every resource becomes an opportunity for growth.

Your support directly helps us create a welcoming, accessible environment where more people can come as they are and be met with joy.

Together, we can build a space where no one is left waiting.

L'Arche Heartland Day Program Expansion

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