700 Arlington Road North
Jacksonville, FL   32211-7306
Phone: (904) 721-5992
Fax: (904) 721-7143
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Website: www.larchejacksonville.org  

Founded in 1985, L'Arche Harbor House of Jacksonville, Florida is a faith-filled residential community for adults with developmental disabilities and the caring assistants who choose to live with them as family. The continuing success of this unique concept depends on a dedicated staff, active community volunteers and benefactors, and a close, mutually supportive relationship with L'Arche communities around the world. 

Quick facts about L'Arche Harbor House: 

• Harbor House was founded by Catholics as a sanctuary for people of all faiths.
• Our campus is located on Arlington Road, next door to Christ the King Parish.
• Facilities include five homes, a community center, and The Rainbow Workshop, an off-campus day program that nurtures creativity and personal growth.
• Core persons, our members with developmental disabilities, number about 20.
• L'Arche assistants come from diverse backgrounds and nationalities. They do not need special training before coming to the community - only a special kind of heart.
• Devoted volunteers serve in many capacities; as short-term house assistants; artists and aides at the Rainbow; members of the Board, Auxiliary Board, and a variety of committees; friends and visitors.
• All who come are transformed in their personal faith and growth through relationships within our community.
• We strive to reveal Christ in each person and to be a sign of hope.
• Harbor House is the only L'Arche community in Florida.
• L’Arche Harbor House, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) agency, tax-exempt as an organization described in ITC Section 501 (c)(3) of the Code.  Donations in support of L’Arche Harbor House are gratefully received and are fully tax deductible.