The L’Arche Daybreak fonds consists of organizational, administrative and community records collected by L’Arche Daybreak between 1969 and 2009 before transfer to the Kelly Library in 2007.
At L’Arche Daybreak, individuals with intellectual disabilities, called core members, live with assistants at several group homes where they are encouraged to aid in the daily tasks of cooking, cleaning and shopping while developing strong bonds of friendship and mutual support with community members. In addition to providing support for community members, L’Arche Daybreak offers retreats and educational programs that educate others about the goals and work of L’Arche Daybreak and promote a message of diversity and unity. Today, L’Arche Daybreak includes eight homes in Richmond Hill, Ontario. L’Arche Daybreak was founded in 1969 and is the oldest L’Arche community in North America.
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