L'Arche à Grenoble

What L'Arche à Grenoble does

L'Arche à Grenoble is a French non-profit association (loi 1901) delivering residential and community-based support for adults with intellectual disabilities in the Grenoble metropolitan area. The organization operates four group homes across three geographic sites, currently supporting 54 residents with a team of 38 employees and 12 civic service volunteers. Its activity program spans physical, manual, expressive, wellness, and artistic domains, with recent emphasis on scenic and artistic practices as well as a new therapeutic garden initiative at the Maison Saint-Ismier site.

The organization is affiliated with L'Arche en France, the national federation of the broader L'Arche movement founded by Jean Vanier, which provides governance, brand, and operational coordination. Day-to-day care is delivered in shared households that emphasize community living rather than institutional care.

Revenue is generated through individual donations, memberships, and a recurring annual fundraising event branded "La Ruée vers L'Arche." There is no commercial product, software platform, or technology layer; all service delivery is human-led. Capital projects such as the expansion of the historic "L'Etoile des Glaciers" foyer at La Tronche are funded through this donation and event pipeline rather than debt or equity issuance.

Name

L'Arche à Grenoble

Legal name

L'Arche à Grenoble

Website

https://arche-grenoble.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

L'Arche à Grenoble is a French non-profit association operating four group homes across three sites in the Grenoble area, providing residential and community-based care for 54 adults with intellectual disabilities, supported by 38 staff and 12 civic service volunteers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Residential Care Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Other Residential Care Facilities (623990), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLADABAJ

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Assisted Living Facilities

SECONDARYHLADABAI

Behavioral Health–Capable Assisted Living (Mental Health/SUD Support)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Assisted Living Facilities

SECONDARYHSABAGAI

Respite Care for Adults with Disabilities / Special Needs

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Respite Care Services

Keywords

• Disability residential care
• Inclusive community living
• Intellectual disability support
• Social services nonprofit
• Group home services

Headquarters

HQ city

Meylan

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Membership: Individual donations through one-time and monthly giving options. Membership/adhesion fees for supporters. Tax benefits available (75% tax deduction in France for donations up to 1,000 euros, 66% beyond).
2. Fundraising Events: Revenue from events such as theatrical performances, markets, and the annual 'La Ruée vers L'Arche' event. These events also serve to raise awareness while generating funds.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

L'Arche à Grenoble provides residential accommodation and shared daily-life support for 54 adults with intellectual disabilities across four group homes on three sites in the Grenoble area. The organization supplements residential care with structured daily activities (physical, manual, expression, wellness, artistic), an annual community fundraising event, and a civic-service volunteer program that embeds volunteers directly into the community alongside residents.

Product overview

L'Arche à Grenoble is a community organization providing residential care and daily life support for 54 people with intellectual disabilities across 4 group homes on 3 geographic sites. The organization operates as a unified service model centered on shared community living, offering structured activities including physical activities, manual work, expression activities, wellness activities, and artistic creations. The portfolio includes 4 group homes (foyers), multiple activity programs (corporal, manual, expression, wellness, artistic), an annual community event (La Ruée vers L'Arche), and a civic service volunteer program with 12 participants. All offerings work together to support inclusion, creativity, and shared daily life between people with and without disabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Foyers d'Accueil (4 group homes)

Quantifiable outcome

• 54 people with mental disabilities supported in residential settings
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• L'Arche en France (National Organization)coreOthersThe local L'Arche à Grenoble is part of the L'Arche en France national network. The national organization provides branding, donation platform infrastructure (don.arche-france.org), website framework, and coordinates the broader L'Arche mission across France.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Orphéopolis / petites sœurs des pauvres: Regional non-profit providers operating group homes and inclusive community programs in France for vulnerable adults; partly comparable operating model focused on shared daily living and donor-funded services.

Broad incumbents

• Croix-Rouge française: Large French non-profit operating a broad portfolio of social and health services, including residential and supported-living facilities for vulnerable populations including people with disabilities.
• APF France handicap: Major French disability association running residential facilities, inclusive activities, and advocacy; broader disability scope but overlapping residential and community-living services.
• Fondation Perspectives: French non-profit running residential villages and supported-living programs for adults with intellectual disabilities; comparable residential care model with larger footprint and capital-intensive sites.
• ADAPEI (local departmental associations): Department-level associations providing residential care, group homes, and inclusive activities for people with intellectual disabilities across France; structurally similar service model with public funding.
• UNAPEI: Largest French federation of associations serving people with intellectual disabilities; directly comparable mission (residential inclusion) but operates at national scale with broader policy and advocacy scope.

Direct peers

• L'Arche International: Global federation of L'Arche communities; same operational philosophy of shared daily life and residential inclusion; provides international benchmarks and donor reach for the Grenoble site.
• Les Papillons Blancs: Network of associations operating group homes (foyers) and daily support services for people with intellectual disabilities; directly comparable residential and community inclusion offerings.
• L'Arche en France: National federation governing L'Arche à Grenoble and other local L'Arche communities in France; shares mission, branding, and donor infrastructure, and serves as the closest organizational peer.

Emerging players

• Fédération des Associations de personnes en situation de handicap (FASE): Federation of French associations coordinating supported-living and housing-transition services for people with disabilities; partial overlap in residential and community-support offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ArcheFrance
• Facebookfacebook.com/archegre
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/l-arche-%C3%A0-grenoble
• Instagraminstagram.com/larcheagrenoble

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