The L’Arche Atlanta Community Council (LACC) is a group of community members, with and without disabilities, committed to L’Arche Atlanta’s mission. The LACC works directly with the staff and board of directors on a variety of strategic projects to create communities where adults with disabilities are loved, ultimately creating a more compassionate and human society.
Members commit to one year of service at a time and serve on at least one sub-committee.
We will begin taking applications for the 2021 council in October 2020.
Members commit to one year of service at a time and serve on at least one sub-committee.
We will begin taking applications for the 2021 council in October 2020.
2020 L'Arche Atlanta Community Council
The 2020 LACC includes 27 community friends with and without disabilities.
Strategic Projects the Council Supports
The 2020 LACC has chosen the following strategic projects with the ultimate purpose of creating communities where adults with and without disabilities can share life together.
In addition to these strategic projects, the committee offers their time and resources in a variety of other avenues, such as:
- Community events
- Community & neighborhood engagement
- CONNEXIONS
- Mead Road house volunteer day
- 8th Birthday Benefit & Auction
In addition to these strategic projects, the committee offers their time and resources in a variety of other avenues, such as:
- Championing L'Arche's mission in the community
- Seeking new areas for development opportunities
- Graphic design & editorial skills
- Foundation grant review
LACC Member Profile
The L'Arche Atlanta Community Council is a group of talented, diverse adults, who want to become more involved in the work of L'Arche Atlanta and give back to the greater Atlanta community. Our members share a desire to create communities where adults with and without disabilities can experience joy, friendship, and a true sense of belonging.
Reasons to Join the Community Council
- Bringing your passion and skills to our community will have an immediate and lasting impact on a young nonprofit as we seek to expand our reach in the metro-Atlanta area.
- YPB offers an opportunity to advocate for the needs of adults with disabilities -- offering a voice for those who can not easily advocate for themselves.
- Your connection to the YPB will increase your awareness and understanding of L'Arche and our programs and services, with an easy path to becoming friends with adults with disabilities.
- Interacting with other young professionals in Atlanta will definitely lead to new friendships and possibly lead to opportunities for growing in your career.
Join Us in 2021
If you’re interested in joining our 2021 Community Council, please email Megan at megan@larcheatlanta.org.
