L’Arche Noah Sealth of Seattle is one of 17 communities in the United States that provide homes and workplaces where people with and without intellectual disabilities live, work and play together as peers, create inclusive communities of faith and friendship, and transform society through relationships that cross social boundaries. Our community, like the city of Seattle, gets its name from the 19th century Duwamish leader – Chief Sealth.
Our community, founded in 1975, provides three homes and day activities for thirteen people with developmental disabilities (Core Members). They are supported by caregivers (Assistants) who come from around the country and the world to live and share life.
Though founded and rooted in Roman Catholicism, we are an ecumenical, intentional faith community and a community where all religious traditions, or none at all are respected.
To make known the gifts of people with developmental disabilities, revealed through mutually transforming relationships;
To foster an environment in community that responds to the changing needs of our members, while being faithful to the core values of our founding story;
To engage in our diverse cultures, working together toward a more human society.
There is an application process on our website for becoming an assistant! https://www.larcheseattle.org/assistant-application-form.html
Please contact Haley @ re********************@***********le.org if you would like to come give us a visit!
One person or partnership has ultimate authority.
A single person, couple, or small group makes most major decisions.
Primary authority rests with the community’s founder(s) or designated leader(s).
Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.
Labor: Yes (40 hrs/week)
Members with pre-existing debt: allowed
We are a living-working community. As an assistant living in the community, you are required to contribute care-giving to your disabled housemates, called core members, and other house responsibilities. Along with room and board, members of the community are also financially compensated for their work.
Common House, Garden(s), Vehicle Share, Outbuilding(s), Gym or sports area, Internet
Within city limits with access to urban amenities and infrastructure.
Shared living spaces with private bedrooms/bathrooms and communal
kitchens, dining, and social areas.
Residential communities focused on providing space for meditation, spiritual practice, and personal growth retreats.
Connecting people and communities through an intentional online marketplace
A residential project: people live here as their primary home.
An institution, business, network, or project that isn’t a residence (e.g. a learning center, farm, or network with no one living there full-time).
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