L'Arche Long Island is a community of people with and without intellectual disabilities who share their lives together. L’Arche Long Island is a perfect example of what the shared living model can be at its best, and why we have an obligation to expand our model to better serve our communities. The shared living model is a more person-centered approach than traditional group homes, and it transforms not just the individuals it reaches, but the entire community. L’Arche matters - especially here on the east end of Long Island. There are so many people in this community who could benefit from being in a home or program that will value and nurture their individual gifts. However, there are simply not enough places for them L’Arche creates homes and programs where people with and without intellectual disabilities share life together.