L'arche Greater Vancouver

What L'arche Greater Vancouver does

L'Arche Greater Vancouver is a non-profit charitable organization founded in 1974 and headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia, that provides housing, day programs, and community support for adults with developmental disabilities. Its core service lines are Supported Living Homes (24/7 staffed residential care), the Evergreen Day Program (community activities, skill-building, and the Evergreen Cafe), Semi-Independent Living (housing with on-site support), and general affordable rental housing accessed through the BC Housing Registry. All of these programs are co-located in a new $37 million inclusive housing building at 7415 Sussex Avenue that opened in September 2024.

The organization's revenue model rests on three streams: (1) government operational funding from Community Living BC (CLBC), which covers the majority of supported living and day program costs and coordinates service admissions; (2) donations and grants from individuals, religious organizations, community groups, and corporate partners, including a $1M anonymous donation in May 2024 and a completed $6M capital campaign; and (3) retail revenue from the Art Together e-commerce shop selling collaborative artwork (original acrylic paintings, framed and unframed prints, handmade cards, soap, calendars, coasters) and branded merchandise (toques, caps), with prices ranging from $15 to $250. L'Arche is a contracted BC Housing provider and maintains CARF accreditation across 2018, 2021, and 2024.

The go-to-market is community-led and relationship-driven: prospective residents and members enter through CLBC and BC Housing pipelines, while donors, volunteers, and families are engaged through newsletters (Constant Contact), earned media coverage, community events (Walk With Me Art Show, Neighbourhood Party at David Gray Park, Thursday Prayer Circles), and the organization's website. The organization is one of 30 L'Arche communities in Canada and is affiliated with L'Arche International, a global federation of nearly 160 communities across 37 countries originating with Jean Vanier.

Name

L'arche Greater Vancouver

Legal name

L'Arche Greater Vancouver

Website

https://larchevancouver.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Short description

L'Arche Greater Vancouver is a Burnaby-based non-profit providing supported living homes, day programs, semi-independent living, and affordable housing for adults with developmental disabilities, operating as part of a global network of nearly 160 L'Arche communities across 37 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Supported living homes
• Developmental disability care
• Community housing services
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Burnaby

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (Community Living BC): Most operational funding comes from Community Living BC (CLBC), the Crown Corporation responsible for adults with developmental disabilities in British Columbia. This funding covers core supported living homes and day programs.
2. Donations and Grants: Funding for additional programs, capital projects, and unique activities comes from individual donors, grantors, community groups, and religious organizations. The organization received a million-dollar donation in May 2024.
3. Shop Sales (Art Together, Crafts, Merchandise): The organization sells handcrafted products including art prints, acrylic paintings, handmade cards, soap, calendars, and branded merchandise. All proceeds support L'Arche Greater Vancouver's programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

L'Arche Greater Vancouver provides residential supported living homes, semi-independent living arrangements, day programs (Evergreen), and subsidized rental housing for adults with developmental disabilities in the Metro Vancouver region. Founded in 1974, the organization also operates a community art shop offering handcrafted goods made by program participants.

Product overview

L'Arche Greater Vancouver is a community organization offering a multi-faceted support system for people with developmental disabilities. The core programs include Day Programs (Evergreen), Supported Living Homes, and Semi-Independent Living housing options. The organization also operates a comprehensive rental housing program through BC Housing with various suite sizes. A significant revenue-generating component is the Art Together program, which sells collaborative artwork created by artists with and without disabilities through multiple product lines including original paintings, framed and unframed prints, acrylic coasters, art cards, handmade cards, handmade soap, and calendars. Merchandise includes branded apparel such as toques and baseball caps. Community programming includes the Evergreen Cafe, Thursday Prayer Circle, and the annual Walk With Me Art Show and Auction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Evergreen Day Program: Day program for adults with developmental disabilities, offering activities, community engagement, and skill-building opportunities.
• Evergreen Cafe
• Art Together

Products and services

• Supported Living Homes Long-term residential homes for adults with developmental disabilities who live with caregivers and other members in a community-based setting. Targeted at individuals with developmental disabilities funded through Community Living BC.
• Evergreen Day Program Community-based day program offering meaningful activities, skills development, and social engagement for adults with developmental disabilities.
• Semi-Independent Living Housing option for adults with developmental disabilities who can live with reduced day-to-day support while remaining connected to L'Arche community and services.
• Rental Housing (BC Housing Registry) Subsidized rental housing units accessed through the BC Housing Registry, providing affordable accommodation to adults with developmental disabilities and other low-income individuals.
• L'Arche Art Shop Community shop selling handcrafted art, cards, and merchandise made by program participants, with proceeds supporting L'Arche programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully housed first tenants including families and individuals with disabilities in new building (2024)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• City of BurnabymajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 June 2026The City of Burnaby is a supporter of the annual Neighbourhood Party event held at David Gray Park. The city provides support for community events organized by L'Arche.
• Save-On-FoodsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 June 2026Save-On-Foods is a supporter of the L'Arche Neighbourhood Party event. The grocery chain provides sponsorship support for community events.
• CostcominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 June 2026Costco is listed as a supporter of the L'Arche Neighbourhood Party event.
• Grand Villa CasinominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 June 2026Grand Villa Casino is listed as a supporter and community partner of L'Arche events. Also associated with CLS (community partner).
• Journey Home CommunityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 June 2026Journey Home Community is listed as a community partner with a booth at the L'Arche Neighbourhood Party, supporting inclusive community events.
• Jubilee ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 June 2026Jubilee Church is listed as a community partner with a booth at the L'Arche Neighbourhood Party.
• TheaTerraminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 June 2026TheaTerra is listed as a community partner with a booth at the L'Arche Neighbourhood Party.
• St. FrancesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 June 2026St. Frances is listed as a community partner with a booth at the L'Arche Neighbourhood Party.
• Pottery WorksminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 June 2026Pottery Works is listed as a community partner with a booth at the L'Arche Neighbourhood Party.
• Community Living BC (CLBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Living BC is the Crown Corporation responsible for adults with developmental disabilities in British Columbia. CLBC provides the majority of operational funding for L'Arche's supported living homes and day programs, and coordinates admission into L'Arche services.
• BC HousingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBC Housing is the provincial housing agency that oversees the housing registry. L'Arche Greater Vancouver is a Housing Provider under the BC Housing Registry, allowing prospective tenants to apply for affordable rental housing through BC Housing's system.
• L'Arche CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerL'Arche Greater Vancouver is affiliated with L'Arche Canada and L'Arche International. The organization is part of a global movement spanning nearly 160 communities across 37 countries, with 30 communities in Canada.
• L'Arche InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerL'Arche Greater Vancouver is part of L'Arche International, the International Federation of L'Arche Communities. The network connects communities worldwide in shared mission and values.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion (BACI): Burnaby-based non-profit supporting children, youth, and adults with developmental disabilities through residential, employment, and community inclusion programs. Same city and overlapping CLBC-funded service categories.
• Communitas Supportive Care Society: Abbotsford/Mission-area BC non-profit providing residential and community-based services for adults with developmental disabilities. Directly comparable supported living and CLBC-funded operations.
• Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA): Vancouver-based non-profit serving children and adults with developmental disabilities through residential, community living, and recreation programs. Directly comparable service mix and CLBC funding reliance.
• Semiahmoo House Society: White Rock/Surrey-based non-profit supporting people with disabilities and seniors through residential, employment, and community programs. Comparable Lower Mainland geography and CLBC-funded operating model.
• L'Arche Toronto: Another L'Arche community operating supported living homes, day programs, and community programming in Ontario. Highly comparable mission, governance under L'Arche Canada, and service mix.
• Community Living Society: British Columbia non-profit providing residential, day program, and community inclusion services to adults with developmental disabilities. Closely aligned service portfolio and same CLBC funder.
• L'Arche Canada: National federation for all Canadian L'Arche communities, including L'Arche Greater Vancouver. Directly comparable as the parent organization of the same model (shared homes, day programs, supported living) for people with developmental disabilities.
• PLAN (Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network): BC-based non-profit focused on disability advocacy, futures planning, and supported living for people with developmental disabilities. Overlapping mission and overlapping family and CLBC referral channels.

Emerging players

• Neil Squire Society: Canadian non-profit using technology, research, and employment programs to serve people with disabilities. Adjacent BC presence and partial overlap in assisted living/disability services space.

Broad incumbents

• Inclusion BC: Provincial umbrella association advancing the rights and inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across BC. Broader advocacy mandate but overlapping service-provider ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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