L'Arche Atlanta

What L'Arche Atlanta does

L'Arche Atlanta is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) community founded in 2012 in Decatur, Georgia, that operates as the 140th organization in the International Federation of L'Arche, a global network of 150+ communities across 38 countries. The organization's core function is delivering 24/7 supportive residential services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) through two group homes — the Mead Road House and the Clairemont House — each housing up to four Core Members alongside live-in House Assistants under paid staff leadership. Beyond residential care, L'Arche Atlanta runs community programming that includes CONNEXIONS virtual groups, more than 30 in-person community events per year, a volunteer program, and an advocacy and storytelling portfolio comprising the Hidden Voices podcast, the 6,000 Waiting documentary, the Treasure Maps traveling roadshow, and the Story Weavers writing program partnered with Cow Tipping Press. Core Member admission requires a Georgia Medicaid COMP waiver, and the organization explicitly acknowledges a structural funding gap between state waiver reimbursements and the actual cost of high-quality 24/7 care.

The organization's revenue model is a diversified nonprofit funding stack: individual donations including a monthly L'Arche Luminaries program at $13/month and the Heart of L'Arche annual giving society at $1,500/$5,000/$10,000 tiers; event fundraising anchored by the annual Buzzer+Belonging benefit auction; Georgia Medicaid COMP waiver funding per resident; planned giving through bequests, stock gifts, and Donor-Advised Funds; in-kind donations via Amazon Wishlists; Facebook Fundraisers with zero platform fees; and corporate partnerships offering volunteer days, event sponsorship, and matching gifts. The customer base spans Core Members with I/DD and their families (primary), individual donors and recurring givers, corporate partners, and volunteers — distributed across faith communities, the Decatur/Atlanta metro area, and a broader Georgia advocacy audience reached via the GCDD Storytelling Project and GPB media campaign. The organization does not use a proprietary technology platform; operations rely on standard nonprofit tooling (email, website, Zoom, social media, donor management systems) with QuestionPro for audience research and PayPal Giving Fund for donation processing. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

L'Arche Atlanta

Legal name

L'Arche Atlanta

Website

https://larcheatlanta.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

L'Arche Atlanta is a nonprofit founded in 2012 in Decatur, Georgia, operating two residential group homes that provide 24/7 supportive living for up to eight adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, complemented by community events, virtual groups, and a storytelling and advocacy portfolio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Residential Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ)

Keywords

• Disability residential services
• Inclusive community programs
• Developmental disabilities support
• Nonprofit fundraising programs
• Advocacy storytelling

Headquarters

HQ city

Decatur

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals, including monthly giving program (L'Arche Luminaries at $13/month), annual giving society (Heart of L'Arche at $1,500+/year), and major gifts at $5,000-$10,000+ levels. Corporate matching gift program where employers match employee donations.
2. Event Fundraising: Annual benefit auction (Buzzer+Belonging) featuring silent auction, games, and direct donations. Past events like 6th Birthday Benefit & Bash with 200+ attendees.
3. Medicaid COMP Waiver Funding: Georgia Medicaid COMP waiver funding for Core Member residential services. All L'Arche Atlanta residents must have Georgia Medicaid COMP waiver. State funding covers a portion of care costs but there is a gap between state funding and actual costs of high-quality care.
4. Planned Giving & Stock Gifts: Planned giving through bequests, life insurance beneficiary designations, and retirement fund gifts. Stock donations with charitable deduction for fair market value and capital gains tax avoidance. Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) giving.
5. In-Kind Donations: In-kind donations of goods and services via Amazon Wishlists (Mead and Clairemont homes). Items include household supplies, personal care items, and recreational goods. Raffles, silent auctions, and fundraising incentives sourced from in-kind donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

L'Arche Atlanta operates residential group homes in Decatur, GA providing 24/7 supportive living for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, complemented by community events, virtual CONNEXIONS groups, advocacy storytelling programs, and structured individual and corporate giving programs. Services are provided free of charge to Core Members, with admission requiring Georgia Medicaid COMP waiver and a lengthy interview process.

Product overview

L'Arche Atlanta operates as a house-based community model offering 24/7 residential services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) through two group homes—the Mead Road House and Clairemont House—where Core Members live alongside paid assistants in mutually transformative relationships. The organization complements its residential model with community engagement programs including CONNEXIONS virtual groups, large-scale community events, advocacy storytelling initiatives (Hidden Voices podcast, 6,000 Waiting documentary, Story Weavers writing program), and structured giving programs (L'Arche Luminaries monthly donors, Heart of L'Arche leadership society, corporate partnerships). The portfolio integrates digital engagement through the #AsIAm video series and virtual event programming via Zoom.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mead Road House Residential group home in Decatur's Oakhurst neighborhood providing 24/7 supportive living for up to 4 Core Members with intellectual/developmental disabilities, with live-in assistants and full-time staff leadership.
• Clairemont House A second residential group home providing supportive living for up to 4 Core Members with I/DD, complementing the Mead Road house with similar 24/7 care and community-building services.
• Home-Based Residential Services Round-the-clock residential care including medication administration, personal care, medical appointment management, money management, household support, and person-centered planning tailored to each Core Member's needs.
• CONNEXIONS Virtual Groups Small-group virtual gatherings connecting people with and without disabilities around shared interests including Tuesday Trivia, Y'All Belong Here Sacred Space, and Fourth Friday games.
• Community Events Program Large-scale inclusive social events including dances, concerts, talent shows, holiday parties, and sports outings bringing together adults with disabilities and the broader community; over 30 events per year, with 311 unique participants in 2023 (64 with I/DD).
• Story Weavers Writing Program Partnership with Cow Tipping Press offering semester-long writing classes for people with developmental disabilities to publish their own stories; resulted in three published books.
• Hidden Voices Podcast Podcast series developed in partnership with GCDD spotlighting stories of Georgians with developmental disabilities and their families, with Season 2 exploring isolation during COVID-19; distributed via iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and iHeartRadio.
• 6,000 Waiting Documentary Documentary film created to advocate for increased Medicaid waiver funding, telling stories of three Georgians with developmental disabilities impacted by lack of community-based care access; screened 50+ times.
• Volunteer Program Volunteer opportunities including event support, virtual trivia hosting, and corporate team volunteering for individuals, families, and organizations.
• L'Arche Luminaries Monthly Giving Program Monthly donor society sustaining ongoing operations; members commit to recurring donations ($13 suggested) via EFT, bank draft, or Donor-Advised Funds.
• Heart of L'Arche Society Leadership giving society with tiers at $1,500, $5,000, and $10,000+ annually, providing strategic funding for operations, staffing ratios, and community expansion.
• Corporate Partnership Program Corporate engagement offerings including team volunteer days, event sponsorship, in-kind donations, educational workshops, and advocacy partnership for organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 311 unique participants engaged in 2023 events (64 with I/DD)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to lead the GCDD Storytelling Project including Hidden Voices podcast (season 2), 6,000 Waiting documentary about Medicaid waiver advocacy, and Treasure Maps traveling roadshow. The podcast explores isolation experiences of people with developmental disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Cow Tipping PresscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership offering three semesters of Story Weavers writing classes for people with developmental disabilities. Classes help individuals tell their stories in their own voice, learn writing skills, and publish original stories. Three books published on Amazon.
• Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing campaign partnership with GPB featuring spots on 13 television stations, radio channel, and website to promote the Storytelling Project and disability advocacy content.
• Sound Off FilmsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFilm production company collaboration for 6,000 Waiting documentary about Medicaid waiver funding advocacy. Completed screening and marketing plan for the documentary.
• FRQNCY Media and ListnUp RadiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPodcast production partners for Hidden Voices podcast collaboration between L'Arche Atlanta and GCDD. Created season 2 exploring isolation and pandemic experiences for people with disabilities.
• StoryMuseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Treasure Maps roadshow - a live local drive-in storytelling event in six Georgia cities celebrating people with disabilities.
• Resurgens Impact ConsultingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProject management partnership with Irene Turner of Resurgens Impact Consulting to lead the GCDD Storytelling Project.
• L'Arche InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational federation partnership connecting L'Arche Atlanta to 150+ communities in 38 countries. Provides governance, training, regional gatherings, and shared mission alignment.
• L'Arche USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization strengthening local communities, engaging in advocacy, and announcing gifts of people with developmental disabilities. Coordinates 18 US communities in three regions.
• Candler School of Theology at Emory UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership where multiple staff members (including Executive Director and Director of Residential Services) earned Master of Divinity degrees. Provides theological and formation training aligned with L'Arche values.
• Reality MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInspiration and model organization from Durham, NC where individuals with and without disabilities do life together in intentional community. Joyful Jarra founder Veronica drew inspiration from this ministry.
• Joyful JarraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInclusive local refillery business in Avondale Estates offering low-waste sustainable goods while providing employment for neurodiverse individuals. Collaborates with Decatur High School special education program and L'Arche Atlanta.
• Decatur High School Special Education ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership where students collect, sanitize, and repurpose glass jars for Joyful Jarra refillery. Internship opportunities available throughout year.
• Emory Autism CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore Member Mae attends Emory Autism Center twice weekly for mindfulness practices and breathing techniques. Partnership provides specialized support services.
• CharityVestminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended Donor-Advised Fund provider with no minimum balance and no fees, making it easy for anyone to give and track their charitable giving.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• L'Arche Chicago: Mid-sized L'Arche community providing residential homes for adults with developmental disabilities in the Chicago area. Direct peer sharing L'Arche's mutuality-based, faith-rooted model and Core Member/residential assistant structure.
• Bancroft: New Jersey-based nonprofit providing residential, educational, and clinical services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism. Comparable residential program model, though at much larger scale and with stronger clinical/teaching components.
• Jewish Foundation for Group Homes: Nonprofit operating small group homes for adults with I/DD in the DC metro and other regions, using a residential model similar in spirit to L'Arche's house-based communities. Direct peer in the small residential group home niche for adults with developmental disabilities.
• L'Arche Mobile: Alabama-based L'Arche community where current L'Arche Atlanta Care Coordinator Nina Boube previously worked for 6 years. Direct peer in residential I/DD services operating under the same L'Arche federation mission and assistant model.
• L'Arche Greater Washington DC: Sister L'Arche community serving the DC metro area with the same house-based residential model, 24/7 assistant model, and Core Member philosophy. Direct operational peer given nearly identical service model, scale, and federation alignment.

Broad incumbents

• L'Arche USA: National federation coordinating L'Arche Atlanta with 17 other US communities across three regions. Direct strategic peer as the parent federation, sharing mission, training, and advocacy infrastructure for adults with I/DD in residential community settings.
• AHRC New York City: Established NYC nonprofit providing residential, day habilitation, and family support services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable target population but at significantly larger scale and with a broader, more clinical service mix.
• Easterseals: National nonprofit providing disability services including residential, employment, and community living supports for people with I/DD. Comparable target population with a much larger, geographically distributed footprint and broader clinical capabilities.
• The Arc: National disability advocacy and service network with hundreds of local and state chapters supporting people with I/DD through residential, employment, and family programs. Broad peer in the I/DD services space with significant advocacy overlap (L'Arche Atlanta's Medicaid waiver advocacy aligns with The Arc's mission).
• YAI (Young Adult Institute): Large New York-based nonprofit providing residential, day, employment, and clinical services for people with I/DD. Comparable population served (adults with I/DD) with much broader service portfolio including clinical offerings absent from L'Arche Atlanta's model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/LArcheInternational
• Facebookfacebook.com/larcheatlanta
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/larcheatlanta

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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