Category Archives: People of L’Arche

Stories and experiences.

Neighbours Helping Neighbours – Customer Testimonial

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

L’Arche Greater Vancouver’s Neighbours Helping Neighbours crew continues to make new friends in the community.  This dedicated eager team has been busy helping seniors in Burnaby with gardening chores, light maintenance and rubbish removal. Neda, a new customer, recently sent … Continue reading →

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Consider Working at L’Arche

Posted on May 30, 2011 by

Looking for a new challenge? Are you creative, responsible, open? Then consider working at L’Arche Greater Vancouver. We are currently recruiting for the following positions: Live-In Assistant in our homes, please visit the L’Arche Canada website or contact the Director … Continue reading →

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Welcome Peter!

Posted on May 11, 2011 by

L’Arche Greater Vancouver welcomes Peter McKinley in the role of Director of Day Programs as Jen Kazda prepares to leave to further her education.  Peter has had a long history with L’Arche starting with L’Arche Winnipeg in 1995 where he … Continue reading →

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Jean Vanier Website

Posted on May 10, 2011 by

Jean Vanier, Founder of L’Arche Jean is a humble role model, mentor and friend who inspires through his respectfully loving each person as they are, with their strengths and their weaknesses, and reveals to each his or her own capacity … Continue reading →

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Art and the Community – Still Celebrating!

Posted on April 21, 2011 by

Check out the photo page in the Burnaby Newsleader this week, featuring The Art of Being Together 2011! Thank you to Martha for the amazing photos. And thank you to Chris and the Burnaby Newsleader team. Click here for a … Continue reading →

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Community Living Society Artist of the Month: Barbara Carter

Posted on April 20, 2011 by

In 2005 Barbara joined Community Living Society Resource Center and become an active participant in their day program, Pottery Works.  This month she is being recognized as Artist of the Month!  Congratulations Barb! Barb is extremely enthusiastic about her art … Continue reading →

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Spring Break at L’Arche!

Posted on April 15, 2011 by

Last week, the L’Arche community enjoyed a busy fun-filled week of day trips and activities! Activities included: Granville Island Lynn Canyon Movie day The Vancouver Aquarium Crankpots Spa Day Pub and Pool Each day, everyone met at 11 and set … Continue reading →

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Volunteers: Passion. Action. Impact.

Posted on April 12, 2011 by

April 10 – 16 is National Volunteer Week. National Volunteer Week is a nationwide celebration of volunteers across Canada – and around the world.  Read more on the National Volunteer Week site. L’Arche Greater Vancouver has a tremendous group of … Continue reading →

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L’Arche Haiti, January 2010-January 2011: From Chaos to Hope

Posted on January 14, 2011 by

Last year a number of people in the L’Arche Greater Vancouver community responded to the needs of our sister community in Haiti with a financial contribution which we sent off to L’Arche Canada for delivery. We recently received this letter … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays from everyone at L’Arche!

Posted on December 22, 2010 by

The gift of love. The gift of hope. The gift of peace. The gift of joy. May all these be yours at Christmas and throughout the New Year. From your friends at L’Arche Greater Vancouver

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