Our Vision
“Home is Where Everyone Belongs” is L’Arche Calgary’s vision to rebuild three of our oldest homes and create accessible, sustainable spaces for future generations.
For more than 50 years, our homes have been places of friendship, belonging, and lifelong support. Today, many of those homes are aging and no longer meet the needs of the people who live in them. Through this project, we will replace three aging residences with purpose-built homes designed for dignity, accessibility, and connection.
By rebuilding one home at a time, we can ensure that no Core Member is displaced during construction. This phased approach allows us to continue providing stable, supportive homes while creating spaces that will serve our community for decades to come.
Each new home will continue to provide a permanent, accessible home for Core Members while also including two one-bedroom suites. These additional suites will create affordable housing opportunities and expand our Supported Independent Living Program (SILP), allowing more people to access the support they need while living as independently as possible.
Our new homes will be fully accessible and thoughtfully designed to support aging in place. From barrier-free layouts to accessible bedrooms and bathrooms, every detail will help ensure that Core Members can continue to live safely, comfortably, and with dignity.
By maximizing the use of our existing lots, we can create more living space and increase our ability to support people with diverse needs. These homes will strengthen L’Arche Calgary’s capacity to serve our community today and into the future.
Like any home, decades of wear and tear have taken their toll. Our three oldest homes are now more than 60 years old and have undergone no major improvements in over two decades. For the people who live in them, these are not temporary residences, they are home.
As our Core Members age, accessibility challenges have become increasingly significant. After exploring many possibilities, we determined that rebuilding is the most responsible, sustainable, and cost-effective path forward. These new homes will allow our members to remain in the communities they know and love while receiving the support they need for years to come.
Project Highlights:
- Three clustered homes in southwest Calgary
- Purpose-built, fully accessible residences
- Expanded capacity for diverse support needs and SILP participants
- Affordable housing integrated into each home
- Sustainable, energy-efficient design
- Development plans complete and ready to move forward
- Building partnerships and securing funding for future phases
- First phase anticipated to begin in the summer of 2026
Learn More
Watch Our Video
Behind every home is a story.
Meet members of the L’Arche Calgary community and learn why rebuilding these homes matters so deeply. Hear firsthand about the importance of belonging, aging with dignity, and creating spaces where people can continue to live, grow, and thrive.
This project is about more than buildings. It is about preserving home, strengthening community, and ensuring that future generations experience the same sense of welcome and belonging that has defined L’Arche Calgary for more than 50 years.
How You Can Help
Offer Support
Whether you contribute your time, expertise, connections, or resources, your support helps move this vision forward. Together, we can create homes that provide safety, accessibility, and belonging for generations to come.
Pledge to Donate
Your financial commitment helps replace aging homes that no longer meet the needs of those who live in them. Every gift brings us closer to creating welcoming, accessible homes where people can age with dignity. Donate Here.
Share the Word
Help us build momentum by sharing our story with friends, family, colleagues, and community networks. The more people who learn about this project, the greater the impact we can make together.
We are deeply grateful to the many individuals, organizations, and partners who have already supported this vision. Their encouragement and generosity have helped bring us to this exciting stage.
As this project continues to take shape, we invite you to stay tuned for future updates and opportunities to be part of the journey.
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