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L'Arche communities around the world are guided by 7 principles (8 in the USA) that shape our structures, cultures, decision-making, and people. One of our principles is partnership, where "trust and collaboration operate freely within L'Arche. The structures are to foster that dynamic and embrace the partnerships among the spiritual, legal, financial, and communal elements." (L'Arche International Constitution)
This principle goes beyond the inner workings of L'Arche. Whether you're an old friend, a new friend, a volunteer, a donor, a dinner-bringer, a neighbor, a student, an assistant, a government support coordinator, a member of another L'Arche community, a fellow disability service provider--we value each and every one of you and our partnerships together.
We need each other to make this world a place of belonging for people with and without disabilities. That's what true partnership is all about. So thank you for your trust and collaboration in many ways over the years. As we celebrate 40 years of L'Arche GWDC, we recognize how we have created this community together. Only together, can we keep building this community and create a more human society.
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