Community History
1964
– Jean
Vanier created the first L’Arche Community near Paris, France.
1973 – Dr.
Wolf Wolfensberger generates interest in the development of a L’Arche
Community in Syracuse.
1974 –
L’Arche begins in Syracuse when Doug and Perry Mouncey open our first
residence.
1978 –
Second residence is opened.
1993 – Third
residence is opened.
2004 – An
accessible fourth residence is opened.
2005 – The
people in our James Street home move into a brand new, accessible home
near Shop City.
2007 – The
people in our Butternut Street home move into a fully renovated,
accessible home on Onondaga Hill.
