LARC

What LARC does

LARC, Inc. is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1960 and headquartered at 303 New Hope Road in Lafayette, Louisiana. It serves nearly 300 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Acadiana region through a comprehensive portfolio of programs including Residential Services (four community homes with 24/7 staffing), Vocational Services (mobile janitorial crews and supported employment placements with employer partners), Community Supports (Personal Care Attendant and Supervised Independent Living), the Lemarie Lifestyle Center day program, Supported Employment services, and the St. Anne's Knights of Columbus Cafeteria.

LARC's revenue model is multi-stream and mission-driven. Core funding derives from donations and charitable contributions, supplemented by state agency reimbursements via certification through the Acadiana Area Human Services District and Louisiana Rehabilitation Services. Earned revenue comes from vocational service contracts with employers such as Lafayette General, Cargill, and Acadiana Mall; Acadian Village venue rentals and the annual Noel Acadien au Village Christmas fundraiser; the Mardi Gras Beads-n-More retail store (a social enterprise employing individuals with disabilities to recycle and resell Mardi Gras beads); and subsidized meal fees at the cafeteria. The organization owns Acadian Village, a 10-acre heritage site established in 1976, as a distinctive physical and revenue-generating asset.

The go-to-market motion is community-led, with clients entering the system through state-agency certification referrals rather than direct marketing. Employer partnerships in the supported employment program span healthcare, food service, manufacturing, education, and government sectors, providing diversified placement channels. The organization maintains 20+ media sponsor relationships and a corporate sponsor base including LUS and GCB Bank to sustain donor pipeline and community visibility.

Name

LARC

Legal name

LARC, Inc.

Website

https://lafayettelarc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

LARC is a 501c(3) nonprofit founded in 1960 in Lafayette, Louisiana, serving nearly 300 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential, vocational, and community support programs, funded by donations, state reimbursements, and social enterprises including Acadian Village and Mardi Gras Beads-n-More.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Developmental Disabilities Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Developmental disabilities services
• Vocational training programs
• Residential care services
• Supported employment
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lafayette

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501c(3) nonprofit organization, LARC relies heavily on donations from individuals, organizations, and businesses to support operations. The organization actively solicits cash donations through PayPal and accepts in-kind donations of various items needed for programs.
2. Meal Fees - St. Anne's Cafeteria: Individuals pay $3.50 per meal for the St. Anne's Knights of Columbus Cafeteria. Two-week passes cost $35 and four-week passes cost $70. However, the cost per meal exceeds the $3.50 charge, requiring supplemental funding through donations.
3. Acadian Village Attractions and Events: LARC's Acadian Village generates revenue through event venue rentals (weddings, fundraisers, parties), attraction admissions, and the annual Noel Acadien au Village Christmas event featuring entertainment, photos with Santa, food, carnival rides, and over a half-million Christmas lights. All revenues support LARC programs.
4. Mardi Gras Beads-n-More Retail Sales: LARC operates Mardi Gras Beads-n-More, an enterprise that recycles and resells Mardi Gras beads. Individuals with disabilities are employed to sort, bundle, and package beads for resale. The enterprise also sells assembled gift items like bath salts, cast iron spoon rests, and BBQ sets.
5. Vocational Services Contracts: Mobile community crews fulfill janitorial and maintenance contracts at various locations including state buildings, businesses, churches, and healthcare facilities. Revenue comes from these service contracts with employers such as Brandywine State Building, Noble Plastics, Lafayette General Medical Center, and Acadiana Mall.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LARC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit delivering developmental disabilities services to nearly 300 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Acadiana, Louisiana. Its core offerings include Residential Services (four 24/7 community homes), Vocational Services (mobile janitorial/maintenance crews and day-habilitation), Supported Employment placements, Community Supports (PCA and Supervised Independent Living), and the Lemarie Lifestyle Center day program, alongside social enterprises including Mardi Gras Beads-n-More (bead recycling store) and Acadian Village (a 10-acre heritage venue).

Product overview

LARC provides developmental disabilities services in Lafayette, LA through a comprehensive portfolio of interconnected programs. Core services include Community Supports and Services (Personal Care Attendant and Supervised Independent Living), Residential Services (four community homes with 24/7 staffing), and Vocational Services (mobile crews, supported employment, day-habilitation). LARC operates social enterprises including Mardi Gras Beads-n-More (bead recycling store) and LARC's Acadian Village (heritage venue and Christmas fundraiser). Additional programs include the Lemarie Lifestyle Center (day program with recreational activities), Supported Employment services, and the St. Anne's Knights of Columbus Cafeteria. Together, these services support nearly 300 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving vocational and personal goals.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Brands

• Acadian Village: Heritage village featuring authentic 19th-century Acadian architecture, event venues, and the annual Noel Acadien au Village Christmas festival. All revenues support LARC programs.
• Mardi Gras Beads-n-More

Products and services

• Community Supports and Services Personal Care Attendant (PCA) services delivered in family homes and Supervised Independent Living (SIL) services for individuals in their own homes, helping adults with developmental disabilities develop social, community, and adaptive living skills.
• Residential Services Round-the-clock residential care in four community homes (three in residential neighborhoods and one on LARC's campus) staffed 24/7 by professional direct care personnel with regular nursing services, supporting men and women with developmental disabilities.
• Vocational Services Job opportunities, community crews, mobile crews fulfilling janitorial and maintenance contracts for businesses and government facilities, day-habilitation, and transportation services for adults with disabilities in Acadiana.
• Supported Employment End-to-end supported employment program for people with disabilities: assessment, employment planning, job-seeking skills, training, accommodations, job development and placement, on-the-job training, natural supports training, job retention support, and follow-along services.
• Lemarie Lifestyle Center Day program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities providing recreational and social activities, arts and crafts, music, gardening, and other therapeutic activities, administered through Vocational Services.
• St. Anne's Knights of Columbus Cafeteria On-site cafeteria feeding over 150 individuals daily who attend the LARC day program. Operated by a full-time cook and full-time dietician, with 4-5 individuals employed for food prep, serving, and cleaning. Meals are $3.50 each, with two-week ($35) and four-week ($70) passes available.
• LARC's Acadian Village A 10-acre heritage village featuring authentic Acadian architecture homes, event venues, a chapel for weddings, replica buildings (General Store, New Hope Chapel, Blacksmith Shop, Fernand Stutes Grocery, Bar & Barber Shop), and the annual Noel Acadien au Village Christmas fundraiser with entertainment, photos with Santa, food, carnival rides, and over 500,000 Christmas lights. All revenues support LARC programs.
• Mardi Gras Beads-n-More Social-enterprise retail store operating Monday-Friday 9am-2:30pm behind Acadian Village. Accepts donated Mardi Gras beads year-round and resells recycled beads in sizes ranging from 33" to 72" in length, plus specialty beads, stuffed animals, grab bags, and gift items such as bath salts, cast iron spoon rests, and BBQ sets. Employs individuals with disabilities to sort, bundle, and package beads.

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Wal-MartminorOthersWalmart has partnered with LARC's St. Anne's Knights of Columbus Cafeteria, though the specific nature of the partnership is not detailed beyond being acknowledged as a supporter.
• Second Harvest of Greater New Orleans and AcadianaminorOthersFood bank partnership providing support for the St. Anne's Cafeteria. LARC acknowledges 'We couldn't do it without you!'
• Heart Hospital of LafayetteminorOthersDonated cafeteria booths and tables to St. Anne's Knights of Columbus Cafeteria.
• Lafayette GeneralcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor employer partner providing supported employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Also provides janitorial services through LARC mobile crews.
• CargillcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer partner at Cargill Salt facility providing supported employment and mobile crew janitorial services.
• University of Louisiana at Lafayette (ULL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity employer partner providing supported employment opportunities for LARC clients.
• Chick-fil-AcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFast food employer partner in supported employment program.
• Pizza HutcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRestaurant employer partner in supported employment program.
• Taco BellcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRestaurant employer partner in supported employment program.
• First Presbyterian Church of LafayetteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReligious organization partner providing employment opportunities and location for janitorial contract services.
• Brandywine State BuildingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government facility with janitorial services contract through LARC mobile crews.
• Noble PlasticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufacturing company with janitorial services contract through LARC mobile crews.
• Lafayette General Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare facility with janitorial services contract through LARC mobile crews.
• Acadiana MallcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRetail shopping center with janitorial services contract through LARC mobile crews.
• Department of Agriculture & Forestry (Louisiana)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government department with janitorial services contract through LARC mobile crews.
• First Presbyterian Church of LafayetteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReligious organization with janitorial services contract through LARC mobile crews.
• Wesley UnitedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch with janitorial services contract through LARC mobile crews.
• Acadiana Area Human Services DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency (formerly OCDD) that certifies individuals to receive LARC services. Primary referral source for client intake.
• Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency that determines eligibility for Supported Employment services. Individuals must be approved by LRS before accessing LARC's supported employment program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: Major national nonprofit providing disability services including vocational, residential, and community-based supports across multiple states. Similar employment-focused service philosophy and broad service portfolio to LARC.
• United Cerebral Palsy: National nonprofit network serving individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities through residential, vocational, and community-based programs. Similar service philosophy and integrated care model to LARC.
• The Arc of the United States: National umbrella organization operating as a federation of state and local chapters serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable at mission and service-model level, though national scale dwarfs LARC's regional footprint.

Direct peers

• SourceAmerica: National nonprofit administering the AbilityOne program for people with significant disabilities through employment-focused service contracts. Aligned directly with LARC's vocational-crew and supported employment contract model across government and commercial accounts.
• Keshet: Illinois-based nonprofit providing residential, vocational, day, and community programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Strong direct comparator on integrated service portfolio and supported employment model.
• The Arc of Acadiana: Local Louisiana chapter of The Arc network serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the same Acadiana region. Closest geographic peer, sharing LARC's mission, beneficiary population, and direct service delivery model.
• Melmark New England: Nonprofit serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential, vocational, and educational programs across New England. Comparable integrated service mix to LARC, at larger scale.
• AHRC New York City: Large New York-based nonprofit providing residential, vocational, day-program, and clinical services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Directly mirrors LARC's integrated service portfolio under one organizational umbrella.
• ServiceSource: Nonprofit providing employment and community services for people with disabilities across multiple states, with strong supported employment and vocational programming. Operates social enterprises closely paralleling LARC's vocational contracts and bead-resale model.

Emerging players

• Best Buddies International: Nonprofit creating employment and social opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable mission focus on supported employment, though delivery model emphasizes 1:1 pairing versus LARC's crew-based vocational programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LafayetteLARC

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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